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Practical HR advice, useful guides and real-world insights for small businesses and SMEs. From managing tricky employee issues to keeping on top of employment law and good HR practice, you’ll find straightforward guidance to help you manage your people with confidence.
Outsourced HR: What it covers, what it doesn’t, and what it costs
This guide explains outsourced HR for small UK employers, including the services it typically covers, what should remain in-house or with solicitors, and how common pricing models work. See how retainers, hourly support and day rates compare, and how a simple People, Process, Protection framework can reduce risk while keeping HR practical and proportionate.
Are You Ready for It? October 2026 Employment Law Changes
October 2026 brings major employment law changes for UK employers, including longer tribunal claim limits, tougher sexual harassment duties and new trade union access rights. Here’s what small businesses need to do now.