June 1, 2026
What every employer needs to know right now Something has changed. And most business owners haven’t caught up with it yet. Your employees have a new […]
May 15, 2026
A real UK case from 2024 that sounds like fiction – and what it reveals about the growing risk of AI-fuelled employment claims for businesses of […]
May 6, 2026
Employees are secretly recording disciplinary and grievance meetings, then feeding the transcript into AI to build a case overnight. Most businesses have no policy covering either. […]
April 14, 2026
AI-generated grievances are landing on employers’ desks every week, longer, more aggressive, and sometimes citing cases that don’t even exist. Here’s what you need to know, […]
April 14, 2026
Running a business is hard enough without the added pressure of navigating an employment law landscape that feels like it shifts every few months. But right […]
April 1, 2026
Following a strategic review of business operations, one of our clients identified a standalone, part-time role for redundancy. The role had naturally reduced due to increased […]
March 31, 2026
Each year, the Government reviews statutory payment rates, and from April 2026 a number of key increases come into effect. For employers, this is not simply […]
March 9, 2026
The Employment Rights Act 2025 represents one of the most significant reforms to UK unfair dismissal law in decades. While much of the focus has been […]
February 16, 2026
Two years ago, April joined enlightenHR and it was quickly apparent she is one of those people you can rely on, the calm organiser behind the […]
February 9, 2026
Clarity without committing to a full HR project The Employment Rights Act 2025 is one of the most significant changes to UK employment law in a […]
February 9, 2026
The Biggest Change in Employment Rights in a Generation, What It Really Means for Your Business The Employment Rights Act 2025 is being described as the […]
February 6, 2026
We have some brilliant news to share, enlightenHR has been named a finalist in the People Services category at this year’s Bristol Life Awards. The Bristol […]
January 30, 2026
We are delighted to welcome Megan Jones to the enlightenHR team as our new HR Officer. Megan joins us with a strong foundation in business support […]
January 5, 2026
A grievance rarely starts with the word “grievance”. It usually begins as a quiet complaint, a throwaway comment, a difficult conversation you did not see coming, […]
October 6, 2025
Running a business is hard enough without worrying about whether you’re accidentally breaking employment law. Yet most business owners don’t realise they’re making mistakes until it’s […]
September 3, 2025
We’ve all been there.A good team member starts slipping. Projects stall. Tensions rise. And suddenly, you’re spending your time fixing issues rather than leading your business […]
August 6, 2025
For many business owners, September is a blur. A rush of catching up post-summer, juggling staff holidays, and trying to move dormant projects forward before year-end. […]
July 4, 2025
Let’s face it – people issues can be expensive. Whether it’s a mishandled dismissal, a recruitment misstep, or poor team engagement, these problems don’t just affect […]
June 5, 2025
What Every Business Owner Needs to Know Finding the right HR support is one of the most important decisions a business owner can make—but it’s not […]
June 3, 2025
What Employers Need to Know and Do Now The UK Government’s latest immigration white paper, Restoring Control over the Immigration System, outlines sweeping reforms aimed at reducing […]
May 29, 2025
In any workplace, maintaining standards of conduct is essential, not just for productivity, but for fairness, morale, and legal compliance. A well written disciplinary policy is […]
May 20, 2025
At enlightenHR, we recently supported a small retail business in Somerset through a challenging redundancy process following the closure of one of their outlets. Our HR […]
May 12, 2025
An industrial business with 50+ employees based in Somerset faced a disruptive conflict between two key team members. The issue arose over workload and personal circumstances, […]
May 1, 2025
Expert HR advice for effectively communicating difficult situations and fostering employee involvement. When your business faces challenging times, clear communication and genuine employee involvement can make […]
April 25, 2025
We first engaged with this innovative event experience company, it was on a ad hoc basis as they were relatively small and didn’t have internal HR […]
April 16, 2025
We have supported an established financial advisory firm with around 25 employees. When we first started working with them, the business was experienced and successful – […]
April 9, 2025
Six Ways Preventative HR Can Save You Time, Money, and Hassle Ever feel like you’re constantly firefighting HR issues rather than running your business? You’re not […]
April 3, 2025
From 6th April 2025, the UK Government is introducing a transformative new statutory right to Neonatal Care Leave (SNCL) and Neonatal Care Pay (SNCP). This new […]
March 27, 2025
We’re excited to announce that enlightenHR has officially been named a BreatheHR Platinum Partner, a recognition we received during Breathe HR’s 10-year Partner Summit celebration. This […]
March 17, 2025
Bullying in the workplace is something no business owner wants to think about. But the reality is, even well-intentioned organisations aren’t immune to harmful behaviours. Bullying […]
February 26, 2025
We have all encountered workplace banter—the jokes, the laughs, the light-hearted jibes that can make the workday more enjoyable. But here’s the tricky part: when does […]
February 20, 2025
We are delighted to share that our partnership with Rowcroft Hospice is going from strength to strength. Building on our membership in Rowcroft’s Corporate Club and […]
February 19, 2025
With April 2025 on the horizon, whilst we are waiting for final confirmation on some statutory increases the new National Living Wage (NLW) and Minimum Wage […]
February 14, 2025
We are thrilled to announce that Debbie Cairns has joined our enlightenHR team! With over 25 years of experience spanning both the public and private sectors, […]
February 5, 2025
Redundancies: A Path No One Wants to Take No business owner sets out hoping to make redundancies. Yet sometimes, changing market conditions or financial pressures leave […]
January 23, 2025
When we talk about Organisational Design, we’re really talking about how your business runs from a people perspective. It’s about structuring your teams, roles, and workflows […]
January 8, 2025
As we step into 2025, it’s the perfect time to take stock of your business, plan for the year ahead, and ensure you’re set up for […]
December 7, 2024
Is your business ready to tackle the challenges and opportunities that this year will bring? With rising costs from minimum wage increases, ongoing supply chain pressures, […]
November 28, 2024
Managers are often the heartbeat of a business, and how we support them can make or break a company’s culture, productivity, and even employee retention. In […]
November 20, 2024
As the festive season approaches, we’re sure many of you will be organising events for and with your teams. Naturally, this is a time of celebration […]
November 6, 2024
Compliance, Strategy, and Peace of Mind With recent legislation changes, there’s no better time to review your policies, processes, and compliance levels. Enter the HR Audit […]
October 17, 2024
Hiring new employees is always a risk. No matter how impressive someone may seem during the interview, it’s often only after they start working that you […]
September 6, 2024
Menopause is a natural part of life that most women experience, usually between the ages of 45-55. But when menopause symptoms intersect with the workplace, things […]
August 13, 2024
The recent violent unrest in the UK’s major cities has created a pressing need for employers to implement strategies to protect their workforce. This is particularly […]
July 30, 2024
Your Essential Resource for Navigating Employee Transfers Are you prepared for a TUPE transfer? For many HR professionals and small business owners, TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings […]
July 18, 2024
In today’s King’s Speech, Labour outlined their legislative agenda for their initial months in government, focusing on banning exploitative practices and enhancing employment rights. Here’s what […]
July 15, 2024
A mother of two was awarded £91,597.82 by a London South employment tribunal for direct sex discrimination after her job offer was withdrawn when she disclosed […]
July 4, 2024
With summer in full swing, it’s time for businesses to prepare for the season’s challenges and opportunities. Our latest guide, “A Business Owner’s Guide to Surviving […]
June 6, 2024
Recently, Manchester United made headlines with their push to get all staff back into the office, reigniting the debate over home and hybrid working. As SMEs […]
May 31, 2024
At enlightenHR, we understand that no matter the size of your business, managing change is essential for business development, reorganisation or growth, however, it needs to […]
May 28, 2024
We’ve been anticipating and guessing when it would be, we now have a date! There have been lots of announcements form all parties on what they […]
