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Everything SMEs need to know about the UK Financial Year

In the UK, the new financial year is fast approaching. This makes the next few months some of the busiest and most stressful of the year for HR,...

Employment Law, Business Process, HR policies and processes

18 February, 2025 by Matt Rooke

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Are spreadsheets a good tool for small businesses in 2025?

Business Process

14 February, 2025 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

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Sick pay & entitlement on zero-hours contracts

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12 February, 2025 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

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What is the National Minimum Wage?

Employment Law

10 February, 2025 by Laura Sands

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5 changes SMEs need to make before the new financial year

Employment Law

4 February, 2025 by Matt Rooke

A man is wearing striped pyjama bottoms and a white vest top. He is sat on the edge of his bed with his hand on his head. He is feeling very unwell.

What is Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) and how does it work?

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21 January, 2025 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

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Labour's flexible workplace plans: 4 key updates for SMEs

Employment Law

13 January, 2025 by Matt Rooke

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New year, new rules: How to prepare for DEI change in 2025

Employment Law

6 January, 2025 by Matt Rooke

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The price of unused holiday: December's hidden cost

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16 December, 2024 by Amy Rosoman

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Stay ahead of 2025: 8 Employment Law changes made simple

Employment Law

10 December, 2024 by Matt Rooke

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