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Expert HR advice, employment law updates, and practical people management guides for UK small businesses.

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Hiring Your First Employee: The HR Checklist Every Small Business Needs

15 May 2025• 9 min

Taking on your first member of staff is exciting — and legally complex. This step-by-step checklist covers everything you need to do before, during and after hiring.

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People Management

How to Manage Underperformance Without Losing Good People (or Getting Sued)

30 May 2025• 8 min

Performance management is one of the hardest parts of running a team. Do it wrong and you face a tribunal. Do it too gently and the problem festers. Here's how to do it right.

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Workplace Culture

Building a Positive Workplace Culture as a Small Business (Without the Corporate Fluff)

20 Apr 2025• 7 min

Culture isn't about ping pong tables and pizza Fridays. It's about how your team feels when they come to work. Here's how small businesses can build the real thing.

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HR Technology

HR Software for Small Businesses: Do You Actually Need It?

5 Apr 2025• 6 min

There's a lot of HR software out there claiming to transform your people operations. But which businesses actually need it, what should you look for, and what does it cost?

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Employment Law

Employee Relations: A Practical Guide for Small Business Owners

18 Mar 2025• 10 min

Grievances, disciplinaries, conflict between team members — employee relations issues are stressful and time-consuming. Here's how to handle them properly.

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Latest Articles

Hiring Your First Employee: The HR Checklist Every Small Business Needs

How to Manage Underperformance Without Losing Good People (or Getting Sued)

Building a Positive Workplace Culture as a Small Business (Without the Corporate Fluff)

HR Software for Small Businesses: Do You Actually Need It?

Employee Relations: A Practical Guide for Small Business Owners

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