HR Resources
Free guides, checklists and practical HR advice for small business owners and managers across the UK.
10 Essential HR Policies Every Small Business Needs
A plain-English guide to the HR policies that every UK employer should have in place — and the risks of operating without them. Tell us where to send it.
Practical HR Advice
Straightforward guidance on common HR challenges — written for business owners and managers, not HR professionals.
How to Handle a Disciplinary Issue
A step-by-step overview of the disciplinary process, from the initial investigation through to the outcome — and the common mistakes to avoid.
Responding to an Employee Grievance
What to do when an employee raises a formal grievance — your obligations as an employer, the correct process to follow, and how to document it properly.
Managing Persistent Absence
A practical guide to managing short-term and long-term absence fairly and legally — including trigger points, return-to-work interviews and occupational health referrals.
What Should Be in an Employment Contract?
Understanding the legal minimum requirements for employment contracts in the UK — and what additional clauses are worth including to protect your business.
Do You Need an Employee Handbook?
Why an employee handbook matters, what it should cover, and the risks of not having one in place — particularly for growing businesses hiring their first employees.
Conducting a Workplace Investigation
The key principles of a fair and thorough workplace investigation — when one is needed, how to scope it, and why process matters as much as outcome.
HR Compliance Checklists
Fast reference checklists to help you check whether your business is meeting its basic HR obligations.
New Employer Checklist
Hiring your first employee? This checklist covers the legal requirements every new employer must meet before day one.
HR Documentation Checklist
A quick audit checklist to help you identify which HR documents your business has in place and which are still missing.