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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.

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.

Is resilience still a dirty word at work?
2nd May 2025

Why does "resilience" make people roll their eyes? Let’s rethink it, building strength without ignoring wellbeing.

When Data Leaks, What’s Your Next Move?
25th April 2025

Data leaks happen. Are you ready? Here's what to do next and why a clear Data Breach Notification Policy is a must.

Exit Interviews Won’t Save You: Try This Instead to Keep Your Best Employees
16th April 2025

Exit interviews are too late. Use Stay interviews to find out what keeps your team happy, before they think of leaving.

The Small Business Owner’s HR Survival Kit
9th April 2025

A simple guide to the must-have HR policies, contracts and legal bits every small business needs to stay safe and sorted.