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

No employer wants to have to dismiss an employee. Decisions like this are never easy, but for several reasons they are often inevitable. And when the...

HR policies and processes

29 May, 2025 by Matt Rooke

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6 reasons not to contact an employee whilst they're off sick

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13 May, 2025 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

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What are pre-employment checks and why are they important?

Recruiting Talent

8 May, 2025 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

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Employment tribunals: How to avoid them - expert insights

Employment Law

6 May, 2025 by Dan Jenkins

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How to calculate holiday pay on termination of employment (UK)

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1 May, 2025 by Matt Rooke

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How SMEs can avoid financial pitfalls in spend management

Business Process

29 April, 2025 by Martin Cerullo

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Can an employee take unpaid leave?

Flexible Working

17 April, 2025 by Laura Sands

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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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Health and safety at work: What are your employees’ responsibilities?

Health and wellbeing

20 March, 2025 by Rebecca Noori

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