Susan Wakelin

Day one rights are becoming one of the most important concepts for UK employers to understand as employment law continues to shift in favour of earlier and stronger employee protections. While the phrase itself sounds straightforward, its implications are significant, particularly as changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025 take effect from April 2026 and beyond. For many employers, day one rights represent a cultural and operational change rather than just a legal one. They affect how...

The Employment Rights Act 2025 represents one of the most significant shifts in UK employment law in recent years. While many changes focus on employee protections, the real impact for employers will be felt in the policies, procedures, and documentation that sit behind everyday people management. April 2026 may sound a long way off, but for many organisations, the work needs to start now. HR policies that were compliant even a year ago may soon be outdated, incomplete, or legally risky if...

Running a small business often feels like spinning plates. One moment you’re managing customer enquiries, the next you’re onboarding a new starter, resolving a staff disagreement, or trying to work out how to keep the team motivated when everyone seems stretched. For many SME owners, HR can feel reactive—problems pop up, and you fix them as fast as you can. But what if HR didn’t have to be chaotic? This is where HR planning  becomes a genuine game-changer. Instead of dealing with issues only...