
Language of appreciation at work | Why individual motivation matters
BLOG Written by Becs Bridge, Director of Learning & Development, on 23 January 2026 In today’s competitive talent market, the organisations that retain top performers

Recruitment trends 2026 | 7 things to expect when hiring this year
BLOG Written by Danielle Fargnoli-Read on 22 January 2026 If there’s one thing recruitment has taught us over the past few years it is that

Breach of employment contract | What employers need to know to avoid Tribunal claims
BLOG Written on 15 January 2026 Breach of contract is a common concern for businesses, particularly during resignations, dismissals, or disputes over pay, notice, or

When does the Employment Rights Bill come into effect?
BLOG Written on 19 December 2025 It’s been the most talked-about topic in HR in 2025 – and the question everyone’s been asking is “when

Workforce planning | Structuring your business for success
BLOG Written by Danielle Fargnoli-Read (Updated February 6th 2026) Strategic workforce planning is a vital business process that’ll align your organisational needs with long-term goals.

Changes to day one unfair dismissal rights | New six-month protection explained
BLOG Written by Patrick Carroll-Fogg on 1 December 2025 Of the almost 75 individual tweaks and changes set to be introduced under the Employment Rights

Breaking down the Budget 2025 for employers
BLOG Written by Daniel Rawcliffe on 27 November 2025 The recently announced UK Budget 2025 is a challenging one for small businesses. While it covers

AI for interviews with job candidates | Balancing technology with a human touch
BLOG Written by Danielle Fargnoli-Read and Tracey Burke on 21 November 2025 Businesses using AI for interviews are reshaping the way UK businesses approach hiring,

Workplace risks revealed | HSE 2024/25 report shows rising injuries and ill health
BLOG Written on 21 November 2025 Providing a safe, healthy workplace should be a top priority for all employers. But how well are workplaces actually

CQC under scrutiny | Inspection gaps highlight need for compliance readiness
BLOG Written on 12 November 2025 A recent BBC article highlighted that the Care Quality Commission (CQC) failed to routinely inspect a service previously rated

Duty to prevent sexual harassment | Almost half of UK businesses aren’t compliant
BLOG Written on 11 November 2025 Almost a year since the Worker Protection Act 2024 came into force, new research from our team at WorkNest

Unconscious bias in the workplace | Lessons from The Celebrity Traitors
Blog Written by Andrew Moore on 7 November 2025 The Celebrity Traitors has had us all hooked. While we tune in for the twists, betrayals