

HR Advice: Dealing with High Absence
High absenteeism significantly impacts the productivity and morale of any workplace. Addressing this issue effectively requires a...

Susan Wakelin
Apr 16, 20242 min read


The Top 5 HR Challenges Small Businesses Face and How to Overcome Them
Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, driving innovation and providing employment opportunities. However, managing a small...

Susan Wakelin
Mar 14, 20243 min read


How HR Coaching transforms managers.
Businesses often grapple with the challenge of nurturing managers who can not only lead but also inspire and guide their teams to achieve...

susan2944
Feb 12, 20242 min read


How An HR Audit can transform a small business
In the fast-paced and competitive world of small businesses, staying ahead requires strategic planning and a focus on organisational...

Susan Wakelin
Jan 22, 20243 min read


Introducing You to the Government’s Menopause Employment Champion
In March of this year, Minister for Social Mobility, Youth and Progression announced in Parliament that Helen Tomlinson would be...

Susan Wakelin
Nov 21, 20233 min read


Top 10 reasons you should Outsource HR
In the ever-evolving landscape of small businesses, Human Resources (HR) management stands as a critical function. However, for many...

Susan Wakelin
Nov 21, 20232 min read


5 Tips for Going Paperless Throughout Your Business
For some, paper can feel like tangible progress. Look at all those documents, filing cabinets and work. There, in the palm of your hand...

Susan Wakelin
Nov 14, 20233 min read


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
