Perceptions of working routines have changed in recent years, the perception of working routines has changed.

One of the most effective ways of managing sickness absence is by conducting a return to work interview after a period of sickness.

Risk assessments are an essential part of securing the health & safety of your employees.

It doesn’t matter how big or small your business is—you’ll have health & safety requirements.

Get ready for April. Our UK employment law update 2026 covers the new 6-month probation rules, statutory sick pay changes, and the Fair Work Agency. If you felt like 2025 was a year of "wait and see," you weren’t alone. For twelve months, small business owners have been watching the headlines, worried that upcoming Labour employment law changes would effectively end the concept of a probation period. In this 2026 UK employment law update, we clarify exactly what the new rules

Discover the top five HR trends for UK small businesses, from "job-hugging" and retention strategies to AI upskilling and the new Employment Rights Act. As we move through 2026, businesses are facing a unique set of contradictions: recruitment is slower, yet skills shortages persist; hybrid work is settled, yet culture feels fragmented. To navigate this, employers must look at the emerging HR trends shaping the market, moving away from rigid job titles toward employee retenti

Here we’ve included a free sample adverse weather policy that UK business owners can refer to.

Valentine’s Day is one of the busiest single peak days of a florist calendar. For many florists, it can account for a significant portion of annual revenue, but it can also be one of the most stressful periods of the year. It is the only peak that I have never enjoyed. Due to heightened customer expectations, tight delivery schedules, high wholesale prices, and intense competition (both local and online), getting Valentine’s Day right requires more than just beautiful flowers

Employers often get confused around what exactly their health and safety responsibilities are. It is important to understand that avoidable accidents and incidents in the workplace can not only be devastating to the well-being and morale of your workforce, but they can also result in costly financial penalties and even costlier reputational damage. In fact, serious and preventable accidents constitute a breach in your legal obligations to protect your workers. Employers are l

Discover cost-effective ways to upskill your staff, from online training to available grants. Learn how small businesses can boost skills without overspending. For small businesses, staying competitive often means doing more with less. Upskilling your staff can help bridge skills gaps, boost productivity, and improve retention, without the need for constant recruitment. But with tight budgets and limited time, many business owners wonder how to upskill staff effectively and a

Floral industry expert Karen Barnes extolls the virtues of great teamwork in your business and suggests ways to achieve it.

Learn how to identify and manage stress in your work and personal life, with advice from Health Assured.

getting things right at the recruitment stage helps you avoid issues arising later

Your best employees work hard because they’re passionate about what they do. But even they still probably want more money....

All workplaces have a shared number of health and safety hazards that appear across industries and environments. The main issue many employers face is that identifying these common risks to health and safety can sometimes be tricky, especially if they’re not glaringly obvious. This can mean, as a result they may get overlooked because of the less obvious nature of the hazard. Contact a Croner Health and Safety advisor for expert advice on identifying hazards and how to conduc