Blogs.

A probation process only protects you if you run it properly. Use this SME checklist to self-audit yours before the 2027 unfair dismissal changes land.

Unfair dismissal rules change on 1 January 2027. Find out why the staff you hire before July 2026 are already affected, and how to get ready now.

From January 2027, a bad hire carries far more legal risk. A structured 15-minute pre-screen call is one of the simplest ways to protect your SME.

A practical guide covering interview preparation, structured questioning, and the mistakes most SMEs don't realise they're making during interviews.

A 2026 UK guide to legal and unlawful interview questions for SMEs, covering the Equality Act 2010, what you can and can't ask, and what it costs to get it wrong.

A practical guide to salary reviews in 2026. Understand pay structures, National Living Wage impacts, benchmarking, and how to avoid inconsistency.

Statutory Sick Pay, maternity pay and payroll thresholds increase from April 2026. See the new SSP rates, family leave payments, Lower Earnings Limit and what UK employers must update now.

UK National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rise in April 2026. Check the new hourly rates, payroll cost impact, common compliance risks and what employers must do now to stay compliant.