The Autumn Budget for 2025/26 introduces several employment and payroll changes that will directly affect UK businesses. From National Insurance and wage increases to company car benefits and new payroll reporting rules, these measures will influence how you budget, recruit and manage staff in the years ahead. Here is a clear breakdown of the updates
In a competitive hiring market, it’s not always the highest salaries that attract the best people. Often, it comes down to how clearly and honestly a business communicates what it’s like to work there. If you’re thinking about how to create a strong employer value proposition, it starts with being real about what you offer
Sexual harassment at work is a serious issue. It affects not only individual wellbeing but also company culture, productivity and reputation. Too often, organisations take action only after a complaint has been made, when the damage has already been done. The most effective approach is preventative, and that is where UK sexual harassment training plays
When sensitive workplace issues arise, such as underperformance, conduct concerns or possible redundancy, employers are often unsure how to start an honest conversation with an employee without creating unnecessary risk. This is where a protected conversation can be a valuable option. It provides a framework for confidential discussions that cannot usually be used in an
Bullying and victimisation in the workplace are two of the most common but often misunderstood issues employers face. Bullying is not just raised voices or the occasional disagreement. It is persistent behaviour that humiliates, intimidates, or undermines an employee. Victimisation occurs when someone is treated unfairly for raising a concern or supporting a colleague who
The Government’s Employment Rights Bill is set to bring sweeping changes to UK employment law. With a phased rollout from April 2026 through to 2027, employers must prepare now to avoid costly compliance missteps. Here’s what you need to know and what your business should be doing to get ahead. What is the Employment Rights
“What is a settlement agreement?” is a question more and more employers are asking, as we’ve supported countless businesses with managing people out of their organisation. Recently, we’ve seen a growing use of settlement agreements to conclude matters in a way that enables employees to leave with dignity, while helping employers avoid lengthy internal employee
Many of us will have seen countless grievances, complaints, impossible working relationships and personality clashes at work. I expect we have all seen the effects these can bring about too – negative tension, stress, despair, poor morale, demotivated staff, increased sick absence levels and decreased productivity. Try some Workplace Mediation as medication! Finding A Resolution
