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From Burnout to Balance: A Practical Guide for UK Employers
In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving workplace, employee wellbeing is no longer a “nice-to-have”—it’s a strategic necessity. UK employers are increasingly recognising that a healthy workforce is the foundation of...
TUPE for Business Owners: A Practical Guide
If you’re buying or selling a business, and that business has employees, the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) will likely apply. TUPE is designed to...
Pay Transparency: Is Your Business Ready?
Transparency around pay is growing fast – voluntarily or through legislation. Discover what it means for your business. Pay has long been a private matter. Not anymore. Employees expect...
How to Prepare for an Employee Appeal (and Get It Right)
When an employee appeals a disciplinary or grievance outcome, it’s more than just a procedural step—it’s an opportunity to demonstrate your organisation’s commitment to fairness, transparency, and good practice....
What to Consider with Employees When Selling Your Business
When preparing to sell your business, ensuring a smooth transition for your employees is equal to managing the financial and operational aspects of a sale. It is a people-centric...
Supporting Menopause in the Workplace: More Than a Policy
When workplace wellbeing gets attention, the focus is often on mental health, parental leave, or flexible hours. Menopause? Not so much—but it should be given the female working population....
Should I Hire an In-House HR Manager or Outsource? – A Guide for Growing UK Businesses
As your business grows, HR becomes more than just admin—it’s about compliance, culture, and protecting your business and its people. So, what’s the smarter move: hiring an in-house HR...
Flexible Working in 2025: What Employers Need to Know  
Flexible working is no longer just a perk; it is a legal right. Here’s what you need to know to stay compliant, competitive and support your workforce effectively.  Key...
Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Practical Tips for Inclusive Employers 
Embracing neurodiversity isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s a smart business decision. Neurodivergent individuals bring unique perspectives, problem-solving approaches, and creativity that can drive innovation and...
How to Prepare for a Disciplinary Hearing
An Employer’s Guide Handling a disciplinary hearing is never easy – but it’s a crucial part of managing people fairly, lawfully and avoiding litigation. In a 2024 CIPD overview...
What to Do if an Employee Resigns Without Notice 
When an employee suddenly walks out or fails to return to work without giving proper notice, it can leave employers scrambling. While frustrating and disruptive, understanding your options and...
How to Handle a Grievance Meeting with Confidence 
Discover how to manage grievance meetings professionally, avoid legal risk, and support a fair resolution process. 
Start-up businesses: How to beat the odds and avoid ‘failure’ 
Start-up businesses: How to beat the odds and avoid ‘failure’ Entrepreneurism is currently buoyant in the UK with almost 90,000 new businesses started in Q1. However, there are scary headline...
How to Prepare for Difficult Conversations Before They Happen  
Difficult conversations can be uncomfortable, but avoiding them only makes problems worse. This blog shares practical tips and proven frameworks to help leaders prepare, approach conflict with confidence, and...
10 Years of View HR: A Reflection from Sarah King
As View HR celebrates 10 years, Director Sarah King reflects on her journey – from meeting Gemma in 2015 and joining as an associate, to becoming a shareholder and...
The Rise of Skills-Based Hiring and What it Means for SMEs 
The way businesses recruit is shifting, with employers moving away from the traditional reliance on degrees, giving way to a more agile approach of skills-based hiring. A practical approach...
What the Best Employers Are Doing to Keep Their People Right Now 
Welcome to The Big Stay — a shift in mindset where retention, wellbeing, and trust are front and centre. In this article, we explore what the best employers are...
Why Culture Still Beats Strategy (But Needs HR to Shape It) 
There is a famous quote that says, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.”  It’s a quote that gets used often – and for good reason. You can have the smartest...
Compressed Hours, Four-Day Weeks & Flexibility: What Works and What Doesn’t 
Flexible working has moved from the margins to the mainstream. What was once seen as a perk is now a common expectation – particularly since the pandemic proved that...
10 Years of View HR: From Corporate to CommunityBy Heidi Roper, Director at View HR
Celebrating 10 years of View HR – Director Heidi reflects on a decade of growth, challenges, and the people who made it all possible. A look back at the...
What Every HR Leader Needs to Know in 2025
Hiring at the senior and executive level has become more than a recruitment task, it’s a pivotal business decision. From strategic vision to cultural influence, the right leadership hires...
Planning for Summer: Considerations Around Annual Leave & Holiday Cover  
A practical guide for SMEs ahead of the school holidays  Summer’s just around the corner, and for many businesses, it brings a familiar challenge: how to manage annual leave...
Psychological Safety at Work: Why It’s the Secret to High-Performing Teams 
When we think about high-performing teams, we often focus on skills, experience and strong leadership. However, research shows another factor is even more powerful: psychological safety. As HR Consultants,...
Lessons from the mock tribunal: What employers can learn from a realistic workplace dispute
Last week we held a very successful mock tribunal event at the beautiful Kimbridge Barn, in partnership with Bond Williams, Business South and 3PB Barristers.  The aim of the event...