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Kim Holdroyd has an MSc in HRM and is passionate about all things HR and people operations, specialising in the employee life cycle, company culture, and employee empowerment. Her career background has been spent with various industries, including technology start-ups, gaming software, and recruitment.
Right to work checks from 1 October 2026: what HR teams need to know in summary: From 1 October 2026, right to work checks extend beyond employees to workers, individual subcontractors and people found through online matching platforms. You could […]
Are you tracking your contractors effectively? A quick guide to contractor compliance and management for 2026 and beyond in summary: IR35 is getting harder to ignore – the small business thresholds rose on 6 April 2026: turnover to £15 million, […]
Bridging the AI trust gap: how to introduce AI tools without freaking everyone out In short: Employees don’t fear AI itself – they fear what it means for fairness and job security. A CIPD poll found 63% would trust AI […]
How line managers can beat the summer productivity slump: in short… Summer productivity dips are real and well-documented – in fact, nearly half of UK employees report markedly lower output over summer. The main causes are clustered annual leave, uneven […]
The HR Guide to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in summary: Major sporting events like the FIFA World Cup can boost morale and bring teams together, but they can also create challenges for employers. From holiday requests and late arrivals […]
6 TED Talks every HR leader should watch on workplace mental health in summary: If you’re an HR leader, some of the best TED Talks on workplace mental health include: The Cure for Burnout (Hint: It Isn’t Self-Care) – Emily […]
Why your business needs personalised onboarding portals in summary: Personalised onboarding portals help HR teams deliver better new starter experiences, reduce admin, and get employees up to speed faster – all while maintaining control and consistency. One-size-fits-all onboarding doesn’t work […]
How to stop employees overspending on expenses: 7 practical steps in summary: To stop employees overspending on expenses, organisations need clear expense policies, faster approval processes, and real-time visibility of company spending. Modern expense management software systems can automatically enforce […]
What HR can learn from payroll about fairness, transparency and trust in summary: With pay transparency expectations rising, HR teams need pay decisions that are consistent, explainable, and backed by evidence. Payroll teams are often better at fairness because they deal […]
HR platform pricing: what vendors won’t tell you This article explores the hidden realities of HR Platform pricing, highlighting the costs and considerations vendors don’t always make obvious upfront. It covers common pricing models, implementation fees, integrations, security and compliance […]
The HR & payroll skills every UK business actually needs in 2026 in summary: In 2026, UK businesses need HR and payroll teams with more than just technical knowledge. From employment law awareness and payroll accuracy to data literacy, technology […]
Proving the ROI of absence management software in summary: Absence management software helps organisations reduce the cost and complexity of managing employee absence. By centralising absence reporting, automating workflows and improving visibility across teams, HR can cut time-consuming admin and […]
