2nd March 2026
Preparing for April Employment Law and National Minimum Wage Changes
April is a significant month for employers every y... Read more
April is a significant month for employers every year, but 2026 brings a particularly important set of changes for SMEs. National Minimum Wage increases, holiday pay reforms, adjustments to flexible working rules and shifts in record keeping requirements all arrive within a tight window. Read more...
2nd March 2026
Pay, Progression and Fairness
Each April, updates to employment law and National... Read more
Each April, updates to employment law and National Minimum Wage rates come into effect. While much of the conversation focuses on employers preparing for change, these updates matter just as much to employees and jobseekers.
March is a good time to understand what those changes mean for you and how they might influence your next career move. Read more...
2nd February 2026
Maximising Apprenticeships: A Guide For SMEs
Apprenticeships are one of the most powerful yet u... Read more
Apprenticeships are one of the most powerful yet underused tools available to SMEs.
They help close skill gaps, create future leaders, support succession planning and introduce fresh perspectives into teams. Yet many smaller employers still worry that apprenticeships are “too much work”, “too time-consuming” or only suited to school leavers.
The reality can be very different. Read more...
