

Empower Growth - Insights from a London HR Consultant
Do I need a HR Consultant for my London business? HR consultancy isn't just a box-ticking exercise for your company, the resounding...

Susan Wakelin
Nov 14, 20232 min read


It’s Not Too Late to Prepare for Seasonal Sickness
The UK has been experiencing a record high of long term sickness absences. There were over 2.5 million people off work in May of this...

Susan Wakelin
Nov 6, 20232 min read


Things We Can Still Learn from World Mental Health Day
Since 1992, the 10th of October has been an international day for global mental health education, increasing awareness and advocating...

susan2944
Nov 2, 20232 min read


New Employment Laws, Updates, and Advice from SWan HR
It’s important to us that you stay to date on any legislative changes so we’ve compiled a list of different changes, updates and advice...

Susan Wakelin
Oct 24, 20235 min read


How HR Can Help You Reduce Sickness Related Absence
According to a survey completed by YouGov for ACAS, 26% of employers have seen an increase in staff being off sick since 2022. "Employers...

Susan Wakelin
Oct 17, 20233 min read


What HR Documents Do I Need?
Starting or managing a business involves juggling numerous responsibilities, and among the most crucial aspects is HR management....

Susan Wakelin
Oct 17, 20233 min read


Keeping Your Workplace Healthy During Flu Season with hr support
The onset of flu season can bring about numerous challenges for businesses, ranging from increased absences to reduced productivity. With...

Susan Wakelin
Oct 13, 20233 min read


How You Can Spot a Poor Work / Life Balance, and What to Do About It?
If you’re managing a multigenerational workforce, you might find that identifying divergence in their wellbeing tricky. We all know that...

Susan Wakelin
Oct 10, 20234 min read


Supporting Your Staff Whilst Working With AI
The uses and benefits of AI have grown on a steep incline for the last few years, but a concern is and always has been supporting and...

Susan Wakelin
Sep 21, 20232 min read


What is Occupational Health and Why is it Important to Employers?
According to the Workplace Wellbeing Report (Management Today, 2023) nearly 70% of line managers have not been trained on how to...

Susan Wakelin
Sep 7, 20233 min read


Flexible Working
ACAS Consultation and Code Updates to Handling Requests Flexible working, or ‘Flexitime’ as it is called colloquially, was...

Susan Wakelin
Aug 29, 20233 min read


HR Advice: How do Employers manage with Warm Weather?
We are often asked for HR advice around temperature regulations and how employers can keep employees comfortable whilst they work, in...

Susan Wakelin
Jul 11, 20233 min read


HR Advice: What are the Good Work Plan and Good Work Agenda?
In the ever-evolving landscape of business, having the right HR support and advice takes on a pivotal role, especially when navigating...

Susan Wakelin
Jun 27, 20234 min read


LGBTQ+ Community and Pride for Employers
June is the month of Pride each year and is dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community. Pride Month is a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, and...

Susan Wakelin
Jun 20, 20234 min read


ACAS Guidance on Reasonable Adjustments for Mental Health?
The good news is that the disabled workforce in the UK increased by two million people between 2013 and 2022, but how do employers ensure...

Susan Wakelin
Jun 13, 20233 min read


Do poor managers have a negative effect on employees?
A report from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) recently found that there was a direct link between poor...

Susan Wakelin
May 30, 20233 min read


Why are employers turning to temporary staff?
With the current economic uncertainty and the rise in cost of living, many employers are turning to temporary staff. The recent UK Report...

Susan Wakelin
May 23, 20234 min read


Post-Brexit Employment Law Changes?
With over 2,400 pieces of EU law on the government's retained EU law dashboard, the Government introduced the Retained EU Law (Revocation...

Susan Wakelin
May 16, 20233 min read


How do employers protect themselves from illegal working?
Did you know that it is a criminal offence for an employer to knowingly employ an individual who does not have permission to work in the...

Susan Wakelin
May 9, 20233 min read


How will the King's coronation effect employers?
King Charles III's coronation is on Saturday, 6 May 2023. Many businesses will decide to close for the day of the King's coronation, but...

Susan Wakelin
May 2, 20234 min read
