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How to Build Mental Resilience in Your Team | Simple Tips for Small Businesses

How to Build Mental Resilience in Your Team | Simple Tips for Small Businesses

Building mental resilience in your team isn't about pushing through stress, it's about helping your people recover, adapt, and thrive. Here's how to support their wellbeing in a way that works for small businesses.
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Hire Slow, Fire Fast: Smarter Recruitment Tips for Small Business Owners

Hire Slow, Fire Fast: Smarter Recruitment Tips for Small Business Owners

Recruiting the right person takes time, but firing the wrong one shouldn't. Learn how to recruit carefully and take quick action when things aren't working out.
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What qualities make an HR Consultant a great HR business partner

What qualities make an HR Consultant a great HR business partner

A great HR business partner is like a Border Collie, sharp, intuitive, and always a step ahead. Just like the collie guides a flock, an HR consultant helps businesses deal with challenges, ensuring people and business strategy work in harmony.
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New Right to Neonatal Care Leave, What You Need to Know?

New Right to Neonatal Care Leave, What You Need to Know?

The new Neonatal Care Leave law gives parents extra time off if their baby is born prematurely or needs hospital care. Here’s what small businesses need to know to stay compliant and support their employees.
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Wage & National Insurance Costs Are Going Up - Are You Ready?

Wage & National Insurance Costs Are Going Up - Are You Ready?

The UK’s National Minimum and Living Wage are increasing from April 2025. This blog reminds you of these changes, breaks down the new rates, what they mean for businesses and employees, and how to prepare for the change.
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“She’s Too Bossy” vs. “He’s Assertive”: How Language Shapes Workplace Bias

“She’s Too Bossy” vs. “He’s Assertive”: How Language Shapes Workplace Bias

Simple language choices can create unfair judgments at work. Discover how to spot and stop bias in your small business.
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How Small Businesses Can Get Ready for AI in 2025

How Small Businesses Can Get Ready for AI in 2025

AI is no longer just for big corporations, it is becoming a game-changer for small businesses too. But for many business owners it can be daunting to even think about. So where do you start? This guide breaks down how small business owners can prepare for AI in 2025, without the “tech overwhelm”.
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Why Development Plans Are a Must in 2025!

Why Development Plans Are a Must in 2025!

Development plans do more than check a box, they’re a real way to keep your employees happy, motivated, and growing with your business. Here’s how to create one that works!
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Workplace Relationships & HR: Managing Love and Family in Small Businesses

Workplace Relationships & HR: Managing Love and Family in Small Businesses

Love might be in the air this Valentine’s Day, but for small business owners, it can also be in the workplace. Learn how to manage romantic and family relationships professionally to protect employees and your business.
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Why Hybrid Working is a Lifesaver When Bad Weather Strikes

Why Hybrid Working is a Lifesaver When Bad Weather Strikes

Hybrid working can be a game-changer when bad weather disrupts business operations. Explore how flexible working options help keep your workforce safe, productive, and supported.
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