5 things to review before the second half of the year
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5 things to review before the second half of the year
24th July 2026Time for a quick check-in now it’s almost halfway through 2026. Ask yourself these 3 questions: Are you getting the best out of your team? Do people issues take up more of your time than they should? Are you managing your people in the right way or are you just…
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Managing summer holiday requests without the stress
24th July 2026Advice from an HR consultant in Glasgow on managing summer holiday requests fairly, avoiding disputes and keeping your small business running smoothly. As an owner of a small business, you’re likely the person who approves every single holiday request. That works fine for most of the year. Then summer arrives…
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Why probation periods matter more than ever before
18th June 2026Advice from an HR consultant in Edinburgh on why probation periods matter more than ever with the new 6-month unfair dismissal rules arriving in 2027. As an owner of a small business, you’ve probably always seen probation periods as a bit of a formality. From January 2027, that assumption could…
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June 2026 News
18th June 2026The 1 July countdown: are you ready for 6-month dismissal rights? If you’re hiring right now, there’s a date you need to have on your radar. Anyone you hire on or before 1 July 2026 will gain unfair dismissal protection on 1 January 2027. Anyone hired after that date will…
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Yes, you can still dismiss during probation
18th June 2026Advice from an HR consultant in Edinburgh on dismissing employees during probation under the new unfair dismissal rules taking effect from 2027. As an owner of a small business, you’ve likely relied on the two-year qualifying period as a bit of a safety net when a new hire isn’t working…
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The £3,000 youth hiring grant and what it means for you
18th June 2026Advice from an HR consultant in Edinburgh on the £3,000 youth hiring grant, the £2,000 apprenticeship incentive, and how to prepare your business before you apply. As an owner of a small business, you’ve almost certainly noticed that the cost of employing people has gone up. Between NI increases, new statutory…
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Protecting Your Business Under the Employment Rights Act
28th May 2026How HR Consultants in Scotland lower your tribunal risk under the Employment Rights Act Why small firms face higher risks under the new HR rules For many small business owners, there is a common belief that they are less likely to face an employment tribunal than a large corporation. However, our HR Consultants in Edinburgh, experiences show this…
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The New Sick Pay Rules and What They Mean for Your Business
28th May 2026Why the updated Statutory Sick Pay rules impact your bottom line If you’ve not reviewed your sickness absence process since April, your business may already be paying more than it needs to. On 6 April 2026, the rules around Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changed. These updates shift how absence hits your costs, and for many small…
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Reversing remote working: How to bring your team back without losing them
28th May 2026Thinking about reversing remote working for your employees? It is a question many business owners are weighing up right now. However, rushing this process or skipping over important steps could end up costing your business a lot of money in the long run. Before making any big announcements, you need to…
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May News 2026
8th May 2026How much money are you spending on HR? Most business owners we speak to say they don’t have an HR budget. What they usually mean is that they don’t have a planned one. Because in reality, most businesses are already spending money on HR. They just don’t think of it in that way. It shows up reactively……
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