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Your Minimal HR System The No-Fluff, Legally-Safe People Toolkit for Small Teams Mar 31, 2025

No red tape. No corporate waffle.
Just five simple tools to keep your business safe, legal, and sane.

If you’re running a small business, you’ve probably heard this before:
“You need HR.”

But what d...

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Let’s not sugarcoat it—being an employer isn’t for the faint-hearted. Feb 28, 2025

It’s a role that demands more than just managing a business; it’s about exploring the tricky, emotional, and often messy realm of people leadership.

Here’s the truth: Leadership will test you.

I’ve ...

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Would you risk a payout that could gut your profits overnight? Jan 31, 2025


Your Business Is Your Baby—But Are You Protecting It from the Biggest Compliance Risks?

You’ve nurtured it. Grown it. Sacrificed for it.

Too many business leaders assume compliance is just about more
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The Truth About Underperformance in Manufacturing Dec 09, 2024

You’ve invested time and energy into helping an employee improve.

You’ve had honest conversations and set clear expectations.

But despite your efforts, nothing has changed.

→ H

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When a Simple ‘Hello’ Becomes a Legal Matter Nov 09, 2024

Sounds absurd right? Yet it just happened!

Not saying “hello” was unfair dismissal, tribunal rules….

In business, sometimes it’s easy to overlook the small gestures that foster a positive workplace cu...

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The secret to business growth? .... Oct 09, 2024

The secret to business growth? .... 
Your people processes.

 

Most employers underestimate how powerful a well-designed people process can be. Yet, when applied correctly, it’s like magic:

✔️ Simplicity...

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1:1 Meetings - The Heartbeat of Effective Leadership Sep 09, 2024
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Unlocking Productivity: How to Solve Work Conflicts and Get More Done Aug 09, 2024

How would having an independent expert change the way you approach conflict resolution in your organisation?

Why Workplace Conflicts Often Escalate

Have you ever found yourse

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Ever faced workplace chaos due to a simple misunderstanding? Jul 09, 2024

That’s one of the curses of bad employment documentation.

Think about it: Every unclarified task or policy is a leak in your productivity boat. Let’s plug those holes.

Good doc

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Here’s What Happens When You Ignore Employee Well-being (spoiler alert, it’s not good!). Jul 09, 2024

I’ve seen first-hand how neglecting employee well-being can seriously hinder businesses across various sectors.


It’s a common oversight, yet one that’s easily rectified, espec

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How to Avoid the Euro Football Hangover in Your Workplace Jul 01, 2024

As England prepares to play in a Euro 2024 quarter-final on Sunday, employment expert Richard Tunnicliffe discusses how to avoid a Monday morning office hangover. 

 “Preparati

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“I’m spending too much time on this!” - Five things to consider when outsourcing your HR Jun 09, 2024

When executed correctly, it's a smart strategy that can significantly reduce costs and streamline operations.


Yet, many businesses revert to in-house HR and thrust HR on an un

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