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The Fair Work Agency: What Small Businesses Need to Know for April 2026

Launching on 7 April 2026, the new Fair Work Agency will consolidate enforcement of employee rights including National Minimum Wage and agency worker protections. Over time, the Fair Work Agency will take on enforcement of additional rights such as holiday pay. The agency will have powers to investigate breaches, issues civil penalties and take action against labour exploitation. If you are an employer in the UK, this blog explains what this means for you and what you shoul

Mar 26

Redundancy Explained: Voluntary vs Compulsory

What is ‘ redundancy ’? Redundancy is a form of dismissal that can occur when employers need to reduce their workforce, when a role or position is no longer required, or when there is a closure of business. Redundancy affects job roles or posts, not specific people. When considering making redundancies, employers will engage in consultation with affected employees to communicate the business rationale and to share the criteria that will be used in selecting those for redund

Mar 23

Does Your Holiday Year Run 1 Apr – 31 Mar? This Blog is for You!

Most holiday years, regardless of when they start and end, include 8 Bank Holidays. However, due to the way Easter falls in 2026 and 2027, holiday years that run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 will include 10 Bank Holidays in England and Wales ! What does this mean for you? Check Your Contract Wording Refer to the holiday or annual leave section in your contracts . If the wording says workers are entitled to “x days total to include bank holidays”, then you do not ne

Feb 11

Videos

We have created a series of videos to clearly explain some of the most asked-about HR topics.

Building a Diverse & Inclusive Workforce: Writing Your Job Advertisements

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HR, Actually - How to Conduct Return-to-Work Meetings Once an Employee Returns from Absence

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HR, Actually - How to Approach and Support an Employee with Body Odour at Work

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Press

Robinson Grace HR Consultancy in the News! Curious to see what others are saying? Explore recent news stories about Robinson Grace HR Consultancy!

Robinson Grace HR Consultancy named Wiltshire Business Consultancy of the Year

Wiltshire Business Awards 2025: From Community Roots to National Reach

Robinson Grace HR Consultancy Shortlisted for Prestigious High Growth Award - Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce

Accountancy firm launches collaborative professional services offering - Business Biscuit

Unemployment hits 47-year low - The Intermediary

ONS labour market data: “Employers putting in place food bank-style fridges” - IFA Magazine

Unemployment drops to lowest rate in almost 50 years - Mortgage Solutions

Financial wellbeing at the heart of employee satisfaction and productivity - Relocate Magazine

Swindon-based HR consultant joins Oxford law firm - Business Biscuit

HR consultancy celebrates ten years in business - Business Biscuit

HR consultancy expands with new health and safety team to make clients' companies Covid-safe - Swindon Advertiser

HR consultancy expands to meet clients' Covid demands - Business Biscuit

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