Neurodivergent employees? Here are the answers you need…

What is classed as neurodivergence? The term neurodivergent refers to individuals whose brains function differently from the “neurotypical” norm. What are common neurodivergent conditions? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – Impacts focus, impulse control, organisation and energy regulation. Dyslexia – Affects reading, writing and spelling abilities, often linked to challenges with processing written language. Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder) – Impacts motor coordination, spatial …

What is a toxic working environment?

Are your employees constantly making snarky comments, gossiping about one another and pushing the boundaries of banter? These are all telltale signs of a toxic working environment. To us HR consultants, this is a HUGE red flag. Why should you care about workplace toxicity? A toxic working environment isn’t just bad for employees – it’s really bad for your business. …

How to make your employees more efficient

Who doesn’t want an efficient and productive workforce? The more productive your team is, the more profitable they are. It’s as simple as that. That’s why every business should actively work to improve (or at least sustain) employee efficiency and productivity. It’s not something you fix once and forget about. It requires ongoing attention to keep your team performing at …

April 2025 News

Download your FREE PDF version of this newsletter here, or read it below.   6 ways that preventative HR can save you time, money and hassle Lots of business owners don’t want to invest in preventative HR. They’d rather just pay for HR consultants like us to fix issues as they arise. This is great for us, as it creates …

Must-know information for employers: protected characteristics

What are protected characteristics? Under the Equality Act 2010, treating someone unfairly at work in the UK because of the following protected characteristics is unlawful… • Age • Disability • Race • Gender reassignment • Marriage/civil partnership • Religion or belief • Pregnancy or maternity • Sex • Sexual orientation What does unfair treatment look like? • Both direct and …

The ultimate HR guide to offboarding employees

In the world of HR, we use a framework called the ‘Employee Life Cycle’ to help us to understand and manage every stage of an employee’s journey, from attracting the best people to come and work for your company to ensuring a smooth exit when they move on. Here’s what the Employee Life Cycle looks like: In this guide, we’ll …

Let’s bust a common workplace myth: “Appraisals don’t work”

If you’ve ever thought appraisals are just a box-ticking exercise or a painful annual ritual, you’re not alone. But the problem isn’t appraisals themselves… it’s how they’re often done. When handled poorly, appraisals can feel pointless or even counterproductive. But, when done right, they can be a game-changer for your team and business. Why appraisals get a bad rep ❌ …

March 2025 News

Download your FREE PDF version of this newsletter here, or read it below.   7 risks of not having an employee offboarding process In the world of HR, we use a framework called the ‘Employee Life Cycle’ to help us to understand and manage every stage of an employee’s journey. Offboarding is one of the most critical stages of the …

Do you have the right policies in place for 2025?

HR policies are as crucial to your business as the laws of the land. They provide your organisation with written guidance on how employees should behave and your expectations. You can rely on them if you have an issue with an employee, and they can support you in an employment tribunal. For that reason, it’s incredibly important that your policies …