Policies and procedures
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TopicPolicies and procedures
All articles Policies and procedures 44 Recruitment 41 Employment law 36 Pay and benefits 25 Performance and appraisals 23 Wellbeing 21 Company culture 21 Learning and development 13 Remote working 12 Outsourced HR 10 Sickness and absence 8 Retention 8
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Data Protection Complaints: What Employers Must Do Since 19 June 2026, every UK employer must have a process for handling data protection complaints. What counts as a complaint, the 30-day rule and what to do now. 
Probation Periods Haven’t Changed. The Law Around Them Has. Almost every UK employment contract includes a probationary period. The rules around probation itself have not changed. There is no new law about how long it must last or what it must contain. What has changed is the legal framework around dismissal, and that changes everything about why probation matters. 
The Fair Work Agency: What Every SME Needs to Know A new government enforcement body launched in April 2026. Yet most employers have heard very little about it. The Fair Work Agency has the power to inspect your workplace, demand your records, and issue financial penalties, all without a worker raising a complaint first. 
Password Security for SMEs: It Starts with People Password security for SMEs is often seen as an IT issue. In reality, effective password management for SMEs is largely a matter of people, awareness, and clear policy.
In many small and medium sized businesses, password practices develop informally over time. Shared logins, reused passwords, and inconsistent access control may feel efficient in the moment, but they create avoidable risk. 
How to Protect Your Business When Hosting Staff Christmas Events Staff Christmas events are a great way to celebrate achievements and boost team morale. Whether it’s a party, lunch, or alternative activity, these occasions can strengthen relationships and show appreciation for your team. However, they also carry risks for employers. 
How to keep your business running when your staff are on holiday Keeping your small business going during the busiest time of the year for staff absence. 
How to manage your staff rota Rota management is one of the biggest headaches for many of our clients. 
How to create a company handbook for your business Essentials to include in your company handbook and how to get your employees to read it. 
The alternative to an annual appraisal A guide to appraisals and other performance review alternatives. 
How to write a menopause policy Most businesses don’t have a strategy for dealing with menopause. Here's our guide. 
How to run an exit interview Guidance when a member of staff leaves. 
Guide to working with freelancers and contractors Guidance on the HR issues to be aware of when outsourcing work or resources to freelance or contractors.