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Workforce cutbacks have become a familiar feature of the current business landscape. Hiring freezes, restructures and redundancies are being driven by economic pressure, rising costs and ongoing uncertainty. Many leaders are making these decisions with limited information, competing priorities and…
The Employment Rights Bill has now passed through Parliament and is awaiting Royal Assent. Once that final constitutional step is completed, it will become law, marking one of the most significant reforms of UK employment legislation in a generation. Much…
Transformation, Trust & the Human Return: A reflection on HR in 2025 At HRi, we champion independent HR and People professionals — the trusted experts who enable organisations to thrive with confidence. As 2025 draws to a close, the story…
As employment law continues to evolve, it’s essential for both HR professionals and employers to stay ahead of the curve. While keeping up with changes in employment law is critical, learning from employment tribunal lessons from 2025 is equally important….
Every December, offices, workshops and Zoom screens start to buzz with talk of the Christmas party. It’s the time to celebrate the year’s achievements, thank their people for another year of hard work and let the team unwind. But while…
There comes a point for many independent HR consultants when the business starts to take off, but so does the exhaustion. You’re delivering great work for your clients, but your to-do list never seems to shrink. You end each week…
So, you’ve taken the leap. You’ve gone independent. Surviving your first year as an independent HR consultant is a rollercoaster — equal parts excitement, freedom, and the odd wobble of self-doubt. One week you’re buzzing with a new client win,…
When it comes to people issues, timing matters. Early HR intervention can make the difference between a quick fix and a costly problem. For SMEs, getting HR advice early isn’t just good practice; it’s one of the smartest investments you…
So, you’re thinking about going independent as an HR consultant. Exciting, isn’t it? The thought of calling the shots, choosing your clients, and working the way you want. No corporate politics. No endless sign-off chains. Just you, your expertise, and…
Menopause is becoming an increasingly important workplace conversation, raising a crucial question for employers and HR professionals: can menopause be a disability at work? A recent Employment Tribunal case, Ms Julia Miller v University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust (2025),…
But behind every thriving company lies a strategy that connects people, performance, and purpose, and understanding how HR strategy can drive growth in SMEs is often what makes the difference. Many small-business leaders still see HR as a back-office function…
Running a business is a team effort. You’ve got finance keeping the numbers in line, operations keeping things moving, and sales driving growth. But when it comes to people — the hiring, managing, supporting, and sometimes letting go, many organisations…
Menopause is now firmly part of the workplace conversation. October is Menopause Awareness Month. The conversation has moved on from awareness alone. It now includes legal accountability, business risk, and credible action. The increase in UK menopause tribunal cases is…
How is neurodiversity in the workplace shaping the future of work? It’s a conversation that more SMEs and HR professionals are now starting to engage with. Diagnoses of ADHD, autism, dyspraxia and other neurodiverse conditions are rising. At the same…
Neurodiversity in the workplace attracts increasing attention, with conditions such as ADHD and dyslexia more frequently cited in Employment Tribunal claims under the Equality Act 2010. These claims highlight employers’ legal duties — particularly around making reasonable adjustments and avoiding…
If you run a small business, chances are you’ve heard that “you need HR” at some point. Maybe a colleague has suggested it. Maybe you’ve had a tricky employee issue and wondered whether a professional could help. But what does outsourced…
Disability discrimination claims can be complex, particularly when workplace behaviour is in the spotlight. The case of McQueen v General Optical Council [2023] EAT 36 is a useful example of disability discrimination claim under Section 15. It reminds employers that…
AECOM Ltd v Mallon: Lessons on Disability Discrimination and Recruitment for UK Employers Recruitment is often the first real test of an employer’s commitment to inclusion. The case of AECOM Ltd v Mallon [2023] EAT 104 shows how a seemingly…
