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Supporting an employee through bereavement: what do you need to know?
When an employee is grieving having clear policies can be one less worry When an employee is grieving, you're managing compassion and business needs at the same time. Balancing support with keeping your business running isn't easy. But the right approach can protect your team and your company. Understanding your legal obligations The law provides some clear guidelines for supporting bereaved employees: Parents who lose a child under 18 (or experience a stillbirth aft
Sarah Cooper
Nov 252 min read


Why so many new mothers leave (and how to keep them)
Protecting your investment in good people makes business sense. If you're not confident about how you handle maternity returns or want help with creating a process that works for everyone, get in touch. Losing employees after maternity leave is frustrating and expensive. And when it costs you around £30,000 to replace each employee, every loss matters. 1 in 4 mothers leave their job within a year of returning from maternity leave. This contributes to £650 million in
Sarah Cooper
Nov 62 min read


Hidden legal risks when scaling
Growing your business feels amazing. More customers, more revenue, more people wanting to join your team. You're finally getting somewhere.
But growth brings some unexpected legal challenges along with it that weren't even on your radar when you started.
Those casual ways of doing things that worked perfectly with 3 people can cause real problems once you hit 10 or 15 employees.
Sarah Cooper
Oct 302 min read


September 2025 - HR Newsletter
How to handle underperformance in your business Your best team member has started letting you down. They used to be reliable, but now...
Sarah Cooper
Sep 54 min read
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