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When you’re running or leading a growing business, the people challenges often come thick and fast. From hiring your first employee to navigating sensitive staff issues, staying compliant, and building a strong workplace culture — there’s a lot to juggle….
Closing the Empathy Gap in Men’s Health: How HR Independents Can Support Health and Wellbeing Men’s Health Week and Men’s Health Month both aim to raise awareness about men’s health issues, but they serve distinct purposes. In 2025, Men’s…
HR teams juggle a lot, from recruitment to employee wellbeing, compliance to internal communication. But much of the work that keeps everything running smoothly, is time-consuming and repetitive. That’s where Virtual Assistants (VAs) come in. VAs, used to wearing many hats,…
When you’re leading a growing business, HR can feel like just one more thing on an already packed to-do list. Between sales, clients, operations—and everything in between—it’s easy to assume HR can wait. But at HRi, we’ve seen the same myths…
This year’s theme for International HR Day — HumanifyAI: Leading Change Together — invites us to pause and reflect. Not just on how technology is changing HR, but on how we respond to that change. Because while artificial intelligence offers…
We’d like to share that Charlotte Allfrey has recently stepped away from her role at HRi. Charlotte has been an important part of our journey and we’re truly grateful for her insight, energy, and the positive impact she’s had on…
For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), selecting the right independent HR consultant goes beyond managing basic employee tasks. It’s about partnering with someone who truly understands your business and can guide you through the complexities of people management. In today’s…
Authenticity. It’s a word that gets thrown around a lot these days and with good reason. Being authentic isn’t just a feel-good concept or trendy workplace jargon. It’s about aligning how we show up with who we really are. At…
April is Stress Awareness Month—and if you’re an independent HR professional, chances are you’re no stranger to stress. When you’re running your own practice, it often feels like you’re wearing all the hats: consultant, business owner, admin, marketer, IT support,…
As data protection requirements evolve, HR professionals must balance effective people management with safeguarding sensitive employee data. The ICO’s newly published guidance on anonymisation and pseudonymisation offers practical ways to reduce risk, ensure compliance, and build trust. Here’s what HR…
Earlier this month, the Employment Rights Bill passed its third reading in the House of Commons and is now scheduled for its second reading in the House of Lords on 27 March 2025. This marks a significant step towards strengthening…
For years, organisations have championed EDI initiatives, investing in unconscious bias training, diverse hiring panels and inclusive leadership programmes. Yet, despite these efforts, neurodivergent individuals — those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and other cognitive differences — continue to be…
Gender equality is essential for business success, innovation, and employee well-being. Yet, challenges like the gender pay gap and underrepresentation in leadership persist. According to the ONS Gender Pay Gap Report 2024, while progress is happening, disparities remain, particularly for…
Sex discrimination in the workplace, as defined under the Equality Act 2010, occurs when an employee is treated differently because of their sex in specific situations. The employment tribunal ruling in the case of Ms. Anca Lacatus v Barclays Execution…
The HR profession is evolving rapidly. Independent HR consultants playing an increasingly vital role in helping businesses navigate workforce challenges and implement effective people strategies. For these professionals, establishing their credibility in the industry requires more than just experience and…
The trademarking of HRi Certified® marks a significant milestone in the recognition of HRi Accreditation. It reinforces your commitment to industry-leading standards, whether you’ve achieved Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum accreditation. For independent HR and People practitioners, credibility, trust, and…
Victimisation in the workplace, as defined under the Equality Act 2010, occurs when an employee faces unfair treatment for raising concerns about discrimination or exercising their legal rights. A recent employment tribunal case, Benassi v. Maximus UK Services Ltd, highlights…
HRi, the UK’s professional membership body for independent HR and People professionals, is proud to announce the successful trademarking of the HRi Certified® mark, awarded to independent HR professionals who meet the rigorous standards set by HRi Accreditation. This milestone…
