Category: Governance Risk and Compliance

AI in the Workplace: Friend, Foe, or Simply a Tool?

AI is changing how we work, but are we applying it wisely? This insight explores four key actions every employer can take to use AI responsibly. From creating clear policy to protecting human oversight, it’s a guide for leaders who want to keep their culture people-first in a tech-driven world.

Why Choosing the Right HR & Health & Safety Partner Matters

And How to Avoid Expensive Mistakes As a business owner or manager, you already know that HR and health & safety (H&S) are critical to protecting your business and people. But what happens when you don’t have the expertise in-house — or the time to manage it yourself? Outsourcing is often the smartest route for […]

Spotting the Signs Early: Short-Term Absence Monitoring for SMEs

Absence from work is inevitable — we’re all human after all. But for small businesses, even short-term absences can create serious disruption, especially when left unchecked. At Halo Consultancy and Business Services, we help SMEs introduce simple, effective short-term absence monitoring systems that balance team wellbeing with business continuity. Why Monitoring Matters Unplanned absences can […]

Changing Terms & Conditions

Are You Updating Employee Contracts the Right Way? Avoid costly mistakes with our free employer checklist. Problem & Insight (Why This Matters) Making changes to employee terms — like working hours, roles, or pay — might seem straightforward.But without the proper process, even small changes can lead to legal risk, grievances, or claims of constructive […]

Summary of the Supreme Court Judgment – April 2025

Case Overview:On 16 April 2025, the UK Supreme Court ruled in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers that the terms “man,” “woman,” and “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 refer exclusively to biological sex assigned at birth. The case challenged Scottish Government guidance that allowed trans women with Gender Recognition Certificates (GRCs) to […]

What the Employment Rights Bill Means for Small Businesses

Employment Rights Bill – Summary of Key Measures The Employment Rights Bill represents the most significant upgrade to UK employment law in a generation. Designed to “Make Work Pay,” the Bill addresses flexibility, fairness, enforcement, and well-being in the modern workplace. Here’s what’s included: Zero Hours Contracts: Workers gain the right to guaranteed hours, reasonable […]