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STAY INFORMED WITH EMILY

If you employ people in your business then you need to be aware of the Employment Rights Bill. In short, it’s the biggest UK employment law changes in decades and it’s rolling out between now and 2027.

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You’re Not an HR Expert - We Are

Professional HR support isn't a luxury—it's infrastructure.

You don't need to be good at everything. You just need to be smart enough to get help with the things that matter.

Your business deserves better than DIY HR. So do you.

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Empathetic Leaders Outsource Their HR

Professional HR support doesn't replace your compassion—it channels it effectively.

Your team deserves clear expectations and honest feedback, delivered with skill and care.

That's what professional HR looks like.

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Who’s The Most Expensive Employee In Your Business?

Your hourly rate as a business owner vs. the cost of professional HR support?

The maths is startling.
Stop being the most expensive HR administrator in your business. Your time is worth more than that.

What HR task took up your time this week that could have been handled by someone else?

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Is Your Outsourced HR Just An Advice Line? Know The Difference

As a busy business owner, there's a world of difference between having someone tell you what to do with your HR challenges and having someone actually handle them for you.

True outsourced HR isn't just about getting advice – it's about implementation. When you're juggling multiple priorities, getting HR advice is only half the battle. The real challenge is finding the time to put that advice into action.

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Client Experience: Our People Planning Process™️ In Action

My client, a boutique recruitment business with 10 employees were experiencing rapid growth.

Despite their success, the leadership team approached me with a clear challenge: how could they continue their growth trajectory whilst simultaneously developing their internal talent and attracting top performers, all without the substantial overhead of a full-time HR department?

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Neonatal Care Leave and Pay Act

EMPLOYERS: The new Neonatal Care Leave and Pay Act comes into force on April 6th, 2025. Are you ready?

Why should you care now?

✅ It's a day-one right for ALL employees
✅ Includes significant legal protections
✅ Requires policy and process changes
✅ Impacts long-term absence planning

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