Holiday for irregular hours workers and part year staff is set to change again from April 2024 due to changes to the Working Time...

In today’s fast-paced workplace, feedback is more than a courtesy, it’s a cornerstone of professional growth and organisational success....

On Sunday 26th October 2025, British summertime comes to an end. For many, it will mean an extra hour in bed. But what about those who are working, or due to start work during that extra hour?   When the clocks go back, the first hour of Sunday 26th October 2025 is essentially repeated. This means that for those working during that time may end up having to work for an extra hour, depending on the wording in their contract of employment .   Organisations can choose how they t

According to a recent YouGov poll, just 17% of UK workers love their job, with more than 50% of workers saying that they are unhappy at...

The current business climate has forced many organizations to make difficult decisions regarding redundancies and restructures. It can be...

Approximately 10% of the population worldwide are left-handed, which means there are potentially 6.7 million left-handers in the UK...

Many organisations have sustainability and reaching net zero on their agenda for the year ahead. So, what involvement can HR have in...

Risk assessments  are an important part of health and safety in the workplace. They help you to identify and control the risks that could...

Conducting annual staff appraisals can feel like a mountain to climb, especially with the demands of the day job running alongside the...

In today’s fast-moving business world, mental health is no longer a “nice to have.” It is a business essential. People are any...

Bringing on your first employee is a milestone for any business. It marks the transition from running a one-person operation to managing...

Flexible working is now a central part of how businesses attract, engage, and retain talent. New legislation came into effect in April...

One of the biggest issues faced by employers today is the mental health of their staff. According to the Health & Safety Executive’s...

Earlier this month, Swindon based Robinson Grace HR Consultancy were celebrating at a prestigious award ceremony in London after being...

Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) 2022 introduced an important change: schools, trusts and colleges are now advised to consider...

Whether you are a director of a large organisation or a small business, your obligations to health and safety are legally binding and if...

‘Can I suspend an employee and how do I do it?’  Suspending an employee can feel daunting. Many business owners ask us: “Can I suspend...

Attracting the right candidates has become more challenging than ever. With skills shortages in many industries and job seekers placing...

If you are outsourcing a service such as catering, cleaning, bookkeeping etc. or buying or selling a business, you may need to consider...

It is an unfortunate fact that everybody gets ill sometimes. Unplanned sickness absence can be difficult to manage. However, if you are...