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People Management
The people who work in a floristry business are the building blocks of its success. Without them, there would be no business. However, understanding the best way to manage, reward, retain and attract the right people can be tricky.
That’s why we’ve pulled together advice on everything from recruiting and training staff to how to handle HR issues compliantly with help from one of our key partners Croner. We also have document templates and employment contracts available to give you the tools you need to succeed.
Workers' Rights: Breaks
While most employees have the right to take breaks at work, as a business owner it’s not mandatory that you pay for them.
Croner
15 hours ago2 min read
Coping with Financial Stress
Health Assured offer practical advice and tips to cope with financial-related stress and anxiety.
Health Assured
Jul 133 min read
Changes to Employment Law - Qualifying Service for Unfair Dismissal
Wednesday 1st July 2026, marks an important milestone under the Employment Rights Act 2025. From the first of January 2027, the qualifying service requirement for unfair dismissal claims will reduce from two years to six months, meaning employees will gain protection much earlier in their employment. This will impact anyone hired from Wednesday 1st July 2026 onwards. Previously, an employee had to be employed by you for 2 years before being able to claim unfair dismissal. To
Croner
Jun 301 min read
Top 10 HR Tips for Running a Business
Setting up a new business is a challenging and exciting time. You undoubtedly have a lot to think about
Croner
Jun 234 min read
How Does Time Off in Lieu Work?
As an employer you’ll most commonly use time off in lieu (TOIL) when you require employees to work extra hours or days. It essentially operates as an incentive where there is the demand for extra hours, giving employees additional time off as compensation for the additional hours worked. TOIL is useful in environments that encourage flexible working as it allows employees and your business to negotiate working hours. What is time in lieu? The meaning of time off in “In lieu”
Croner
May 213 min read
Recognising and Managing Stress
Learn how to identify and manage stress in your work and personal life, with advice from Health Assured.
Health Assured
Apr 278 min read
Holiday Planning & Cover: Keeping Operations Running Smoothly in Summer
Learn how to plan staff holidays and maintain business continuity during the summer months. Tips on cover, communication, and holiday scheduling. Why summer holiday planning matters for small businesses For many small businesses, the summer season brings a familiar juggling act. With staff eager to take annual leave and customer expectations unchanged, it's easy for operations to become stretched. Unlike larger firms, where cover can often be arranged across bigger teams, sma
Federation of Small Businesses
Apr 234 min read
How to Conduct a Stress Risk Assessment
Work-related stress continues to be one of the biggest operational risks facing UK businesses, with around half of all work-related ill health now linked to stress, depression or anxiety. For small businesses, the impact can be particularly disruptive: reduced productivity, higher absence costs and increased pressure on other employees and team members. Despite this, many small business owners still feel unsure about how to approach a stress risk assessment or assume the proc
Health Assured
Apr 208 min read
Statutory Sick Pay Update
The UK Government, via the Employment Rights Act 2025, has reformed Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) effective as of April 2026 by removing the Lower Earnings Limit. This makes Statutory Sick Pay available to all employees regardless of earnings and removes the three-day waiting period, so SSP is payable from the first full day of sickness absence, with the rate set at the lower of 80% of average weekly earnings or the flat rate (currently £123.25 per week). These changes, enforced b
Croner
Apr 103 min read
Payslips - An Expert Guide
With more people than ever working under non-standard contracts, it can be hard getting payslips right. Croner are here to help.
Croner
Mar 305 min read
How to Calculate Pro-Rata Pay & Holidays
Do you know what the term ‘pro rata’ means and how to work out pro-rata pay and holidays for your employees? Croner explain.
Croner
Mar 263 min read
An Employers Guide to Gross Misconduct in the Workplace
Gross misconduct allows UK employers to summarily dismiss an employee without notice or pay, but only after following a fair disciplinary process (investigation, hearing, right to appeal) in line with ACAS guidelines. To minimise unfair dismissal risks, clearly define gross misconduct in contracts/handbooks, document everything thoroughly, and send a precise termination letter stating reasons, termination date, and appeal rights. What is gross misconduct? What is the best app
Croner
Mar 255 min read
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