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Ask the Experts: How the Employment Rights Act 2025 Will Change Employer Compliance
Read more: Ask the Experts: How the Employment Rights Act 2025 Will Change Employer ComplianceThe Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces major changes for UK employers. See what’s changing, key dates, and how to prepare to avoid costly compliance mistakes.
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The ultimate employee onboarding checklist
Read more: The ultimate employee onboarding checklistEnsure every new hire has the tools, access and support they need from Day 1 through to their first month. Download our free onboarding checklist.
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The essential guide to HR compliance in the UK
Read more: The essential guide to HR compliance in the UKTick HR compliance tasks off your to-do list with our HR compliance guide. Download today!
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Redundancy has been a big talking point in 2022, and this is expected to continue in 2023.
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Make sure your organisation is covered by implementing this drug and alcohol policy template.
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Learn how to identify and deal with toxic staff in your workplace before they take over.
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Need a clear & professional way to document your team meetings? Download our free meeting minutes template. Ideal for HR…
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This template can help put all the important details in an email when sending an employment contract
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Read more: Performance improvement plan template and guidePerformance improvement plan template and guide
Download our performance improvement plan template to manage performance effectively.
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Read more: Work Health and Safety Policy TemplateWork Health and Safety Policy Template
Need a WHS policy? Download our free, customisable Work Health and Safety template to ensure your organisation’s compliance and employee…
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Read more: Redundancy notice letter free templateRedundancy notice letter free template
Download your copy of the redundancy notice letter free template from Employment Law Experts now.
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Discover how to assess psychological safety at work. Our free survey offers key questions for a comprehensive health & safety…
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Read more: Power of Automated Payroll Report [UK] | Employment HeroPower of Automated Payroll Report [UK] | Employment Hero
Explore the United Kingdom’s 2024 payroll landscape.
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Learn how AI is being used in payroll – and how you can make the most of it in your…
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Learn practical tips and tricks on how you can make your business thrive and grow.
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Discover cost-effective strategies to boost employee engagement. Learn actionable tips to create a motivated and engaged workforce without breaking the…
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Leave traditional conventions behind and uncover the benefits of automation
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Read more: The complete interview guide for hiring managersThe complete interview guide for hiring managers
Master every stage of the interview process with our guide for UK hiring managers, from reducing bias to asking the…
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Read more: Job Description and Specification Template For UK EmployersJob Description and Specification Template For UK Employers
Download a free, editable UK template to create both job specifications & descriptions. Designed for employers to streamline hiring &…
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Read more: How to hire international employees [Step-by-step guide]How to hire international employees [Step-by-step guide]
New technology now allows you to hire international candidates from all over the world. Should you?
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Read more: The Complete Interview Checklist for Hiring ManagersThe Complete Interview Checklist for Hiring Managers
Ensure you are fully prepared for your next round of hiring interviews with our handy checklists.
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Read more: A Manager’s Guide to Training EmployeesA Manager’s Guide to Training Employees
Learn why employee training matters, what legal requirements you need to meet, and how to roll out an effective program…
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Read more: Onboarding and Induction Guide for Casual EmployeesOnboarding and Induction Guide for Casual Employees
Let’s unpack the best practices when it comes to onboarding casual staff for the busy season.
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Read more: Employee Onboarding GuideEmployee Onboarding Guide
Improve new hire retention with Employment Hero’s onboarding and induction guide. Download our planning tools and checklists for free.
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Read more: Payroll Guide: The Basics of Payroll for HR Managers & Business Owners (UK)Payroll Guide: The Basics of Payroll for HR Managers & Business Owners (UK)
Transform your SME’s payroll experience with our automated PAYE management software for businesses, and stay ahead of the evolving financial…
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Read more: Payroll continuity checklistPayroll continuity checklist
This comprehensive guide empowers employers to pinpoint potential risks to their payroll operations.
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Read more: AI and payroll: How it’s transforming the industry
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Learn how AI is being used in payroll – and how you can make the most of it in your…
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Read more: Bringing payroll in-houseBringing payroll in-house
Published Payroll is an essential part of every company’s operations and a foundational part of employee engagement. It’s a numbers…
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Read more: Making an impact in your first 90 days as a new HR managerMaking an impact in your first 90 days as a new HR manager
With the right preparation, you can make a great impact in your first 90 days as an HR manager.
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Read more: HR Software as a Service (SaaS) – a comprehensive guideHR Software as a Service (SaaS) – a comprehensive guide
What exactly is SaaS HR software, and why is it rapidly replacing traditional HR processes?
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Read more: HR Audit Guide: Maximising Your HR OperationsHR Audit Guide: Maximising Your HR Operations
Here’s a guide that will help you plan, perform and evaluate an effective HR audit.
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Read more: The essential guide to HR compliance in the UK
The essential guide to HR compliance in the UK
Tick HR compliance tasks off your to-do list with our HR compliance guide. Download today!
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Read more: How to coach employees to develop their potentialHow to coach employees to develop their potential
Learn how to coach employees effectively to unlock their potential. Discover practical tips for UK managers to motivate and develop…
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Read more: 360 Degree Review Template [Free Download]360 Degree Review Template [Free Download]
A 360-degree review is a great way to get feedback from all angles on an employee’s performance.
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Read more: OKRs Guide: Objectives and Key Results ExplainedOKRs Guide: Objectives and Key Results Explained
Discover OKRs, the goal-setting framework that helps you and your team work together towards a single, big ambitious company goal.
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Read more: Ultimate Free One on One (1:1) Meeting Template + GuideUltimate Free One on One (1:1) Meeting Template + Guide
Unlock the power of productive 1:1s. This template provides everything you need for meaningful conversations to empower your team &…
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Read more: The Ultimate Employee Engagement GuideThe Ultimate Employee Engagement Guide
Learn how to engage your employees and improve business outcomes with our free whitepaper.
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Read more: Employer’s Guide to Reduce Staff Turnover [Free eBook]Employer’s Guide to Reduce Staff Turnover [Free eBook]
Learn about the effects of staff turnover and how to prevent it from happening in your business.
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Read more: How to create a standout employee experience (EX) in 7 stepsHow to create a standout employee experience (EX) in 7 steps
Learn how to create a standout employee experience strategy. Download our free PDF guide to boost engagement, retention & workplace…
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Read more: 39 free virtual team building activities39 free virtual team building activities
Looking for some virtual team building activities? We’ve got activities perfect for any remote team.
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Read more: 92 Employee wellness survey questions [Free Template]92 Employee wellness survey questions [Free Template]
Our favourite survey questions that will help you form a dynamic workplace wellness program.
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Read more: The Leader’s Guide to Improving Company CultureThe Leader’s Guide to Improving Company Culture
Here are our tips on how you can create an engaging and innovative environment for your team.
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Read more: Employee Reward and Recognition GuideEmployee Reward and Recognition Guide
Have you read this blog? It’s all about rewarding your employees, but not in the traditional way.
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Read more: How to manage team conflict in the workplaceHow to manage team conflict in the workplace
Learn how to manage and prevent workplace conflict with our comprehensive guide.
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Read more: Understanding HR and Employment Law: Free FactsheetUnderstanding HR and Employment Law: Free Factsheet
Download Employment Hero’s HR and employment law factsheet to stay compliant and protect your business. Perfect for UK employers and…
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Read more: Employment law updates 2024Employment law updates 2024
We want to help SMBs stay ahead of the curve when it comes to employment law.
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Read more: Workplace Anti-Bullying & Harassment Policy TemplateWorkplace Anti-Bullying & Harassment Policy Template
Protect your employees from harassment and bullying in the workplace.
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Read more: Remote work policy and agreement templateRemote work policy and agreement template
Is your organisation allowing remote work? Download the policy template and employee agreement here
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Read more: How to Turn EOFY into a Strategic AdvantageUpcoming
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Join our expert led EOFY webinar to learn how to use payroll reports, legislative updates, and cost optimisation in 2026.…
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Read more: Hiring in 2026: Why the Old Rules Are Broken (and What to Do About It)Hiring in 2026: Why the Old Rules Are Broken (and What to Do About It)
Hiring has changed, but most businesses haven’t. This session unpacks why the old recruitment rules no longer work and what…
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Read more: The UK Employment Rights Act Is Law: Prepare Your Business for What’s AheadUpcoming
The UK Employment Rights Act Is Law: Prepare Your Business for What’s Ahead
Signed, sealed, and delivered. Don’t get left behind on flexible working and dismissal protections. Join us to turn these massive…
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Read more: Staff Engagement Plan TemplateStaff Engagement Plan Template
Discover effective strategies for creating a staff engagement plan that drives results. Download our template and guide.
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Read more: Roles and Responsibilities Template for Team ManagementRoles and Responsibilities Template for Team Management
Download our roles and responsibilities template for easy and effective team management.
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Read more: Employee Review TemplateEmployee Review Template
Discover the ultimate guide to employee reviews with tailored templates for every scenario.
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Read more: Right to Work Checks: A Complete Employer’s Guide (2025 Update)Right to Work Checks: A Complete Employer’s Guide (2025 Update)
Ensure compliance with UK right to work checks. Discover how to complete manual, digital, and online checks correctly and meet…
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Read more: The Ultimate Guide to Payroll Reporting and AnalyticsThe Ultimate Guide to Payroll Reporting and Analytics
Published Published Payroll for HR managers and business owners is one of your most powerful strategic tools. While it is…
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Read more: Ask the Experts: How the Employment Rights Act 2025 Will Change Employer Compliance
Ask the Experts: How the Employment Rights Act 2025 Will Change Employer Compliance
The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces major changes for UK employers. See what’s changing, key dates, and how to prepare…
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Read more: Employee Leavers Checklist for EmployersEmployee Leavers Checklist for Employers
Ensure a seamless transition for departing employees with our leavers checklist.
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Read more: Employee Termination Process & ChecklistEmployee Termination Process & Checklist
Published Setting up an employee termination process, while unpleasant, is a critical part of risk management and safeguarding in business.…
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Read more: Internship agreements: What to includeInternship agreements: What to include
Learn what to include in an internship contract agreement in the UK. Define expectations and protect your business with key…
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Read more: UK Wage Growth Falls as Youth Unemployment Hits Five-Year HighUK Wage Growth Falls as Youth Unemployment Hits Five-Year High
The latest ONS labour market figures tell a story of a workforce under pressure. With April’s Employment Rights Act weeks…
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Alex Troncoso and Annie Clements arrived in Bristol and felt freedom. Jenny Holmes’s customers call her water park their “happy…
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In this episode of Inside the Workroom, Bristol Bears CEO Tom Tainton joins Employment Hero’s Kevin Fitzgerald to talk community,…
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Read more: How I Sumar & Co is scaling payroll, deepening client trust and future‑proofing services with Employment HeroHow I Sumar & Co is scaling payroll, deepening client trust and future‑proofing services with Employment Hero
Discover how cloud-based accounting firm I Sumar & Co simplified client payroll, reduced admin and improved internal HR processes.
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Read more: A full-circle moment: How Full Circle HR grew their brand and revenue in partnership with Employment HeroA full-circle moment: How Full Circle HR grew their brand and revenue in partnership with Employment Hero
Discover how Full Circle HR grew revenue, visibility and client value through Employment Hero’s Partner Programme. Learn how to join…
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Read more: How Wholesale Domestic cut payroll time by two thirds and reclaimed 60% of HR admin time with Employment HeroHow Wholesale Domestic cut payroll time by two thirds and reclaimed 60% of HR admin time with Employment Hero
Discover how bathroom retailer Wholesale Domestic streamlined payroll and reclaimed 60% of HR admin time using Employment Hero’s all-in-one platform.…
