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Two colleagues reviewing employment records and HR documentation in preparation for Fair Work Agency compliance

The Fair Work Agency: what UK employers need to know

Employment law has been shifting fast. New rules, updated rights, changing expectations. And from 7 April 2026, a new government body will be...

Employment Law, HR policies and processes

19 March, 2026 by Daisy Andrews

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5 essential employment law updates for managers

Employment Law

19 September, 2025 by Amy Rosoman

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Employment Rights Bill roadmap: What employers need to know

Employment Law

7 July, 2025 by Amy Rosoman

Three horizontal rectangular sticky notes are arranged on a blue background. The leftmost note is orange and says "CONFLICT" in black capital letters. The centre note is yellow and says "MEDIATION" in black capital letters. The rightmost note is orange and says "DISPUTE" in black capital letters. A hand with an index finger extended is pointing at the "MEDIATION" note.

The role of a workplace mediator - and why it's sometimes rejected

Business Process

23 June, 2025 by Kaye Shane (FCIPD)

A South Asian woman in her 40s, with shoulder-length black hair and glasses, sits at a desk in a modern office, speaking with a thoughtful expression and gesturing with her hands. Across from her is a Caucasian man in his mid-30s, with a full beard, tousled hair, and round glasses, casually dressed in a dark green sweatshirt, holding a takeaway coffee cup. Behind them, a corkboard filled with colorful sticky notes adds a pop of color to the neutral, minimalist background, with a large green plant to the side. The scene conveys a serious but empathetic conversation, set in a bright, professional environment.

Short service dismissal: What it is and how to get it right

HR policies and processes

29 May, 2025 by Matt Rooke

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Employment tribunals: How to avoid them - expert insights

Employment Law

6 May, 2025 by Dan Jenkins

Two hands involved in a contactless payment, one holding a Pleo card, the other a payment device.

How SMEs can avoid financial pitfalls in spend management

Business Process

29 April, 2025 by Martin Cerullo

A person wearing glasses and a maroon t-shirt sits at a wooden table, looking down with a hand on their forehead, seemingly stressed or concentrating. They are writing on a piece of paper with a blue pen. A calculator and a laptop are on the table, along with other scattered papers and a grey bowl with a spoon. The background shows a brightly lit, blurred living space with a bookshelf.

How to calculate an employee's final pay

Business Process

9 April, 2025 by Sarah Benstead

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What is a probation period?

Recruiting Talent

3 April, 2025 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

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Compassionate & bereavement leave: What are the rules?

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12 March, 2025 by Sarah Benstead

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