White Paper Pay Review Report for 2025

How to Manage Poor Performance at Work

Poor performance can be frustrating for managers, colleagues and the employee themselves. When an employee is not meeting expectations, it can affect productivity, team morale and the overall performance of the business. However, simply telling someone to improve is...

Employee Onboarding Checklist

Recruitment does not finish when the candidate accepts the job. The period between accepting an offer and completing the first few months of employment can have a significant impact on how quickly someone settles into the organisation. First impressions are not just a...

Autumn Budget: how this affects UK businesses

Chancellor John Healey announced the Autumn budget promising ‘‘breathing space’’ for businesses. Key updates included increases to national living wage and NMW, new rules on wage transparency, a cash injection to apprenticeships, non-complete clause reforms and...

6 Month Probation Period Law UK: Employer Guide

With significant changes to UK employment law on the horizon, many employers have been asking us about the new 6 month probation period law UK and what it means for their business. Probation periods have always played an important role in helping employers assess...

How to Retain Staff

The busiest time of year for recruitment is approaching, and we are getting a lot of enquiries on how to retain staff. With more businesses competing for the best people, how do you make sure your business is their first choice? Recruitment isn’t just about filling a...

Common Leadership Challenges in Hospitality

The hospitality industry is fast-paced, people-focused and often operates under significant pressure. Managers are expected to balance customer expectations, staffing levels, employee performance and day-to-day operations, often while working evenings, weekends and...