Christmas parties are a fantastic way to let your hair down as the festive season gets started!

You can reward your team, celebrate the year’s successes, and spread a bit of festive cheer.

As an experienced HR professional, I have seen my fair share of parties gone wrong (the stories I can’t tell!) and as a business owner, you might find yourself juggling a tricky mix of fun, inclusivity, and concerns about employee behaviour, especially with the introduction of the Worker Protection Act, which places more responsibility on employers to prevent harassment at work-related events.

Fear not! With a bit of planning and creativity, you can host a Christmas bash that’s both memorable (in a good way!) and mindful. Here's how to keep the festive spirit alive while keeping headaches (and potential legal woes) at bay.

Safeguarding is a vital responsibility for anyone working with children. Whether you run baby yoga, soft or messy play, music and movement classes, parent & baby groups, or sports activities, having a clear safeguarding policy protects not only the children in your care but also your business and reputation. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating an effective safeguarding policy for your children’s activity business.

Becoming a new manager is exciting and can bring a huge sense of achievement as you hit that career milestone. However, if you are an ‘accidental’ manager or feel unprepared, it can be very daunting.

When coaching new managers & leaders, I often hear the same fears being expressed by people who are excited to be stepping up into leadership roles but are daunted by the new challenges that brings.

In this blog, I’ll take you through the five most common fears and my top strategies for overcoming them.

Many of my clients fear to publicly fail and this sometimes holds them back from taking on new challenges or offering innovative solutions.

However, the perception of failure has undergone a significant transformation in recent times. No longer seen as a mark of incompetence, failure is now embraced by forward-thinking leaders as a crucial part of the growth process. But why this shift in mindset? This blog looks at the reasons behind this trend and how it’s shaping the future of leadership.

RECENT CHANGES TO PATERNITY LEAVE RULES IN THE UK OFFER MORE FLEXIBILITY FOR FAMILIES.

But how can businesses embrace these changes to build stronger teams?

Running a small business or startup is incredible, but it can feel like you're constantly juggling tasks. HR stuff – payroll, recruitment, compliance – can quickly become a time-consuming nightmare.

Here's the secret weapon you need: a fractional HR director (HRD). They're not your average HR manager. Think of them as your personal HR superhero, ready to swoop in and save the day!