Modern employees expect more than just a pay cheque — they want a workplace that respects their role beyond the office. Family-friendly employment law in the UK is evolving rapidly, and with updates already live in 2024/25, employers must act now. This article explores the practical implications of these changes and why creating a family-friendly […]
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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 […]
Emotional Intelligence in Business: Why It’s the Legacy That Lasts
A powerful reminder that in the workplace, it’s not your title or workload people will remember — it’s how you made them feel. This graphic from Halo Consultancy & Business Services captures the core of emotional intelligence in leadership and culture.
Tailored HR Support for Your Business
Protect your business with expert HR documentation, compliant contracts, and ready-to-use templates. Choose from three affordable support packages designed for UK SMEs.
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 […]
Your Guide to Changing Terms & Conditions in 2025
Branded title image from Halo Consultancy & Business Services introducing “The 2025 Employer’s Checklist for Changing Terms & Conditions Legally.”