For many small businesses, summer is a welcome boost in morale — but it can also bring major headaches when it comes to managing annual leave. With the summer holiday season fast approaching, now is the time for employers to get on the front foot. Last-minute leave...
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Jul 21, 2025 Employment Law, Performance Management
Managing performance in a small team doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. Yet, it’s essential to keep your business running smoothly and your team motivated. Here are some practical tips to make performance management straightforward and effective: Set...
Jul 15, 2025 Employment Law, Employee Engagement, Wellbeing
The four-day working week is making headlines again, with new trials across the UK showing boosts in productivity, employee wellbeing, and retention. But is it just a trendy idea, or could it actually work for your business? Recent trials show that employees working...
Jun 9, 2025 Employment Law, Diversity and Inclusion, Wellbeing
Promoting mental well-being among employees is a crucial responsibility for business owners, managers, and leaders. Supporting mental health not only benefits individuals but also strengthens workplace productivity and morale. A 2024 Mental Health UK report revealed...
May 28, 2025 Employment Law, Diversity and Inclusion
A recent settlement between Citibank and a former employee has drawn attention to maternity discrimination in the workplace, a challenge that many women continue to face across industries. The case, which concluded with a £215,000 settlement, involved allegations of...
May 15, 2025 Employment Law
If you’ve been on LinkedIn recently, you’ve probably seen some dramatic posts about big changes in employment law happening this month. Here’s the reality: most of those changes are still tied up in red tape with no confirmed implementation dates. What...
Apr 9, 2025 Employment Law, Employee Engagement, Recruitment
Recruiting top talent for core corporate roles is becoming increasingly difficult. According to a recent report by global employment expert Remote, 73% of hiring leaders say they have lost employees to companies offering greater flexibility. This statistic highlights...
Mar 25, 2025 Employment Law, Diversity and Inclusion, Equality, Insights
For years, employers have depended on the two-year qualifying period before their employees could claim unfair dismissal. But that’s about to change. Under the new Employment Rights Bill, your employees will gain unfair dismissal rights from their first day on...
Mar 8, 2025 Employment Law, Diversity and Inclusion, Equality
Ahead of International Women’s Day tomorrow, the women of HR Caddy want to take a moment to honour and showcase the incredible women who have inspired us. From trailblazing leaders to everyday role models, friends and family, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and...
Feb 26, 2025 Employment Law, Diversity and Inclusion, Equality, Wellbeing
Employers have been cautioned that unchecked workplace banter, which blurs the line between fun and harassment, is leading to legal disputes and financial repercussions. Research conducted by the specialist employment law firm, GQ|Littler, reveals that 57 claims...
Feb 25, 2025 Insights, Employment Law, Family Friendly
The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023, which is set to take effect on 6 April 2025, introduces a significant new entitlement for employed parents. This Act provides parents with dedicated neonatal care leave and pay, ensuring they have the necessary time to care...
Feb 10, 2025 Employment Law, Diversity and Inclusion, Equality
Yes, it’s National Apprenticeship Week—the time when everyone sings the praises of apprenticeships as the perfect solution for skills shortages, youth employment, and business growth. But let’s be real… For many businesses, apprenticeships can feel like a maze of red...
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