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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.

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.

Ethics and Law in AI-Powered Hiring
11th June 2025

AI in recruitment or absence tracking sounds smart, but UK small firms must stay ethical and legal under new rules.

How to Talk About Sexual Harassment at Work—Without It Being Awkward, Scary, or a 'Cancel Me' Moment
4th June 2025

Talking about sexual harassment at work doesn’t have to be awkward, here’s how to start the convo and why your team will thank you

What Should Go in an Employment Contract? Here’s What Matters Most
26th May 2025

Writing an employment contract is easier than you think. Here’s what to include and why it matters for your business.

Maternity Leave in the UK: The Basics Every Employer Should Know
16th May 2025

No idea where to start with maternity leave and pay? Here’s a simple breakdown of what UK employers need to know.

Your First Probation Period: What You Need to Know (But No One Explains)
7th May 2025

Learn why probation periods matter, what small businesses miss, and get your ready-to-use probation template from the Academy.