Highlights of the Month | August 2024

Let’s take a look at our Highlights of the Month for August 2024.

In Conversation with DYW Scotland

We spoke to Michelle from DYW Scotland on who they are, what they do and what they can offer to young people within Scotland.

It was a pleasure to embrace their No Wrong Path campaign and show support for the younger generation.

You can watch this episode below.

Catch-Up with John

John celebrated six years with The HR Booth.

We spoke about what the future looks like for him & the business, and how the business has grown since he joined back in 2018.

You can watch his full interview below.

In Conversation with Career Ready

We were delighted to welcome Leanna from Career Ready onto our podcast to celebrate International Youth Day.

We spoke about the different options that the younger generation now have post-school, and how Career Ready can support them.

You can watch the full episode below.

A Special Visitor to The HR Booth offices

We were delighted to welcome Jenny Gilruth MSP to our office to speak about our mutual passion for supporting local businesses. We also spoke about our award win at the Fife Business Awards.

Thank you for visiting us Jenny, it was great to meet you!

Jenny gilruth visits the hr booth

Employment Rights Bill Seminar

We’d like to say a big thank you to our clients who attended our seminar on the Employment Rights Bill and the upcoming changes to the world of HR.

Keep an eye on our social media channels for future events that we’ll be hosting, with final details still to be confirmed.

In the meantime, why not have a read at our article on the potential upcoming changes to HR – click here to read.

the hr booth seminar

Team Quiz Night

We held a team quiz night in our office. It was great to have the whole team together. Thank you to Lorraine for being our quizmaster and to Alistair & Lorraine for providing pizza & alcohol-free drinks too.

Well done to Calum, Lynn & Rennie who were the winners!

Team Quiz Nights are a great way to encourage team building. Read our blog on this by clicking here.

team quiz night

Employment Rights Bill 2025 stalls in Parliament

Employment Rights Bill 2025 stalls in Parliament

There’s been another significant development in Parliament this week, as the Employment Rights Bill 2025 returns to the House of Commons following several rejections from the House of Lords. Key proposals such as the “day-one” right to unfair dismissal and guaranteed...

Why is HR Important? Save Money, and Stay Compliant

Why is HR Important? Save Money, and Stay Compliant

Many business owners ask, “Why is HR important?” The answer is simple — effective HR is vital for keeping your business compliant, productive, and financially secure. As employment laws continue to change and costs rise, managing HR internally can become stressful and...

HR Onboarding: The First Month of Working With Us

HR Onboarding: The First Month of Working With Us

If you’ve never partnered with an outsourced HR provider before, it’s natural to wonder what those first few weeks will look like. At The HR Booth, we’ve designed our HR onboarding process to be clear, structured, and completely tailored to your business. Our goal is...

Redundancy Process UK: How to Act Safely in Uncertain Times

Redundancy Process UK: How to Act Safely in Uncertain Times

As 2025 continues to bring uncertainty for UK businesses, many employers are facing tough choices and looking at the redundancy process UK. Rising costs, including the recent increase in Employer National Insurance contributions, and ongoing changes to the Employment...

HR Benefits: The Real Value of The HR Booth

HR Benefits: The Real Value of The HR Booth

When comparing HR providers, it’s tempting to focus purely on the monthly fee or hourly rate. But the real question is: what are you actually getting for your money? A cheaper price might look appealing at first glance, but if it doesn’t come with the right level of...

HR Outsourcing UK: Planning HR Budgets in Uncertain Times

HR Outsourcing UK: Planning HR Budgets in Uncertain Times

HR Outsourcing UK is becoming increasingly valuable as we head towards 2026, with many employers feeling the strain of planning ahead while so much remains unclear. The delayed Autumn Budget has created understandable anxiety. This is especially with talk of potential...