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:
Christmas Jumper Day – Building Festive Spirit at Work (19th December)
⭐ Thursday Blog – Awareness Day (Christmas Edition)Christmas Jumper Day – Building Festive Spirit at Work (19th December)Christmas Jumper Day, held on 19th December 2025, is a fantastic opportunity to boost morale and raise money for charity — but HR still plays an important role in making sure the event is inclusive and positive.How employers […]
Employers Must Ensure Safe Working Conditions for Festive Decorations
🎅 Wednesday Blog – Did You Know – HR Did You Know? Employers Must Ensure Safe Working Conditions for Festive Decorations Putting up Christmas decorations in the office lifts morale — but employers must meet their health & safety responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. Did you know? Step ladders, […]
Festive Wellbeing Week – Supporting Your Team This Christmas | Consensus HR
🌍 Thursday Blog – Awareness Day (Christmas Edition)Festive Wellbeing Week – Supporting Your Team This ChristmasWhile Christmas is a joyful season, it can also bring additional pressures — financial worries, family commitments, or feelings of loneliness. Employers can make a meaningful difference by supporting wellbeing during this period.Ways to support your team at Christmas:Check in […]
Employer Responsibilities at Christmas Parties – HR Guidance UK
💡 Wednesday Blog – Did You Know – HRDid You Know? Employers Are Responsible for Behaviour at Christmas PartiesChristmas parties are a fantastic way to bring teams together, but employers still have legal obligations — even outside the workplace.Work-related social events are classed as an extension of the workplace, meaning employers may be liable for […]
Managing Christmas Workloads and Annual Leave – HR Guidance for UK Employers
📘 Tuesday Blog – HR FactHR Fact: Managing Christmas Workloads & Annual Leave FairlyThe festive season brings joy, celebration, and often… HR challenges. With increased annual leave requests, reduced staffing, and seasonal demands, employers must manage Christmas workloads fairly and legally.Under the Working Time Regulations, employees are entitled to 5.6 weeks’ paid annual leave, and […]
National Grief Awareness Week 2025 – Supporting Employees Through Loss | Consensus HR
🌍 Thursday Blog – Awareness DayNational Grief Awareness Week – 2nd to 8th December: Supporting Employees Through LossNational Grief Awareness Week raises awareness of the impact of bereavement and the importance of compassionate support in the workplace.Employees experiencing grief may struggle with concentration, communication, attendance or productivity. Employers should consider:Offering compassionate leaveProviding access to EAPs […]
Did You Know? Employers Must Issue Itemised Payslips to All Workers
💡 Wednesday Blog – Did You Know – HRDid You Know? Employers Must Issue Itemised Payslips to All WorkersSince April 2019, all workers — not just employees — must receive an itemised payslip under UK law. This ensures transparency around pay and deductions.Payslips must clearly show:Gross payNet payDeductions (tax, NI, pensions, etc.)Hours worked (if pay […]
Monthly HR blog Newsletter – December 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 November 2025 blogs. Here’s a selection of topics we covered: Tackling Sexual Harassment at Work: Why Proactive Action Protects Your Business HR Update – Keep Britain Working: Tackling Ill-Health and Disability in the Workplace: […]
Statutory Notice Periods Explained – HR Guidance for UK Employers
📘 Tuesday Blog – HR Fact HR Fact: Understanding Statutory Notice Periods in the UK When ending employment, employers must follow statutory notice rules under the Employment Rights Act 1996. These minimum notice periods apply regardless of what is written in the contract. Statutory minimum notice periods: 1 week — if employed between 1 month […]
International Human Rights Day 2025: Fairness at Work
🌍 Thursday Blog – Awareness DayInternational Human Rights Day – 10th December 2025: Promoting Fairness at WorkInternational Human Rights Day, celebrated on 10th December, marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) — a reminder that fairness, dignity, and equality belong in every workplace.For employers, this means creating policies and practices that […]