To keep up with the constant changes in employment law, it’s crucial to stay informed and proactive. Our team at Consensus HR is dedicated to helping businesses navigate these complexities effectively. By staying updated on the latest regulations, precedents, and best practices, we can provide tailored guidance and support to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risks for your organisation. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Contact us now to discuss how we can assist you in staying abreast of employment law changes and implementing strategies to protect your business and support your workforce.
Please find below a few of our latest HR blogs:
World Values Day – 24th October 2025: Embedding Core Values into the Workplace
🌍 Thursday Blog – Awareness Day World Values Day – 24th October 2025: Embedding Core Values into the Workplace World Values Day (24th October 2025) celebrates the importance of living and working according to meaningful values — both personal and organisational. For businesses, having clear company values helps drive behaviour, decision-making, and culture. Values such […]
Did You Know? Employers Must Prevent Unauthorised Deductions from Wages
💡 Wednesday Blog – Did You Know – HR Did You Know? Employers Must Record Employees’ Working Hours Content:Following European Court of Justice rulings (and supported by UK case law), all UK employers must keep accurate daily records of working hours — even for salaried staff — to prove compliance with the Working Time Regulations […]
HR Fact: Statutory Redundancy Pay in the UK – Employer Obligations & Employee Rights
📌 Tuesday Blog – HR Fact HR Fact: Statutory Redundancy Pay in the UK Content:When it comes to redundancy, many employers are unaware of their legal obligations. In the UK, employees with two years’ continuous service are entitled to Statutory Redundancy Pay. The calculation is based on: Age of the employee Length of service (capped […]
Latest Health & Safety News & Prosecutions – Weekly Digest (16 October 2025)
Latest Health & Safety News & Prosecutions – Weekly Digest (16 October 2025)At Consensus HR, we stay up to date working with our H&S provider with the latest Health and Safety Executive (HSE) enforcement actions, regulatory reviews, and industry developments.This week’s HSE Weekly Digest highlights the continuing focus on falls from height, safe use of […]
National Work Life Week 2025: How HR Can Help Businesses Balance Success and Wellbeing
🌍 National Work Life Week – 21st to 25th October: Balancing Success and WellbeingNational Work Life Week (21st–25th October 2025), organised by the Working Families charity, is an annual campaign designed to help businesses and employees focus on achieving a healthy balance between work and personal life.In today’s fast-paced environment, striking that balance is more […]
Wednesday Blog – Did You Know? Employers Must Record Employees’ Working Hours:
💡 Wednesday Blog – Did You Know – HR Did You Know? Employers Must Record Employees’ Working Hours Content:Following European Court of Justice rulings (and supported by UK case law), all UK employers must keep accurate daily records of working hours — even for salaried staff — to prove compliance with the Working Time Regulations […]
Latest Health & Safety News & Prosecutions – Lessons for Employers
At Consensus HR, and working with our H&S provider we regularly monitor Health and Safety Executive (HSE) updates to help businesses stay compliant and avoid preventable accidents. Recent HSE prosecutions highlight the devastating consequences of unsafe practices — from inadequate supervision to ignoring prohibition notices. These real-life cases serve as a stark reminder that […]
Statutory Notice Periods in UK Employment Law: Employer Responsibilities Explained
📘 Tuesday Blog – HR Fact HR Fact: Statutory Notice Periods – What Employers Must Know Did you know that under UK Employment Law, all employees are entitled to a minimum statutory notice period when their employment ends — whether they resign or are dismissed? 📋 Statutory minimum notice periods: 1 week if employed between […]
World Mental Health Day 2025 – Managers & HR’s Role in Supporting Workplace Wellbeing
📌 Thursday Blog – Awareness Day World Mental Health Day – 10th October: Managers & HR’s Role in Supporting Teams World Mental Health Day is marked every year on 10th October, raising awareness of the importance of mental health in the workplace. Research by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) shows that stress, depression, and […]
Did You Know? Day-One Flexible Working Rights Now a Legal Requirement for UK Employers
📌 Wednesday Blog – Did You Know – HR Did You Know? Employers Must Offer Day-One Flexible Working Rights From 6th April 2024, UK employment law made flexible working requests a day-one right. This means employees no longer need 26 weeks’ service to request changes to their working patterns. Employers must: Respond within two months […]
Monthly HR blog Newsletter – September 2025 | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds
Welcome to Consensus HR’s monthly blog recap! In this edition, we will be revisiting some of the key discussions from our September 2025 blogs. Here’s a selection of topics we covered: Did You Know? | Flexible Working in 2025 – Day-One Right, Employment Law Updates & HR Support: Take the Pain Out of People Management: […]
World Teachers’ Day – 5th October: Lessons for the Workplace | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds
🌍 Special Day BlogWorld Teachers’ Day – 5th October: Lessons for the WorkplaceWorld Teachers’ Day on 5th October celebrates the critical role of teachers in shaping society. For businesses, it’s also a reminder of the value of continuous learning and development in the workplace.Training managers in areas such as delegation, appraisals, and mental health awareness […]