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Our blogs give you a taste of the support we offer UK small businesses, from tackling common people challenges to sharing trusted, downloadable HR toolkit templates UK employers can actually use. If you like what you see, there’s even more inside the Academy.
You Don’t Need to Be an HR Expert… But You Do Need to Stop Googling ‘How to Fire Someone’
21st August 2025
Spoiler: You can’t just ‘let them go’. Here's what UK small business owners really need to know about dismissal.
HR Policy Templates for Small Businesses in the UK (What You Really Need)
21st August 2025
Forget a 50-page handbook. Here’s a simple guide to the HR policies every small UK business really needs.
Writing Job Ads That Don’t Sound Like a Buzzword Salad
13th August 2025
Say goodbye to job ad buzzwords and hello to real, human-friendly job adverts that attract the right candidates.
Do You Google HR Questions at Midnight? There’s a Better Way!
4th August 2025
Still Googling HR advice and second-guessing your decisions? Discover a smarter way with Dakota Blue Academy.
Someone’s Resigned. What Now?
29th July 2025
A team member just resigned, stay on track with a clear exit plan, offboarding checklist and time-saving template.
Summer Staff Gaps? Here’s How to Keep Things Running Without Burning Out Your Team
7th July 2025
Summer holidays can strain small teams. Here's how to handle absences without burning out your people.
The Rise of ‘Quiet Cutting’ and Why It’s a Risky Move for Small Teams
26th June 2025
‘Quiet cutting’ may seem smart, but it hurts morale. Here’s why being direct works better and how to do it right.
Essential HR Toolkit for UK Businesses with Under 50 Employees
19th June 2025
Struggling with HR in your small UK business? Here's what your HR toolkit needs if you employ under 50 staff.
Job Ads Without Pay? That Won’t Work in 2025
18th June 2025
EU pay transparency laws won’t hit the UK, but the ripple effects will. Here’s how small businesses can stay ahead in 2025.