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# Consensus HR

Consensus HR - Expert HR Support & Solutions

## Posts

### [Are You Measuring Employee Performance... or Simply Hoping for the Best? | Consensus HR - Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/are-you-measuring-employee-performance-or-simply-hoping-for-the-best-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 9, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Investigations, Performance Management, Recruitment, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #BTCstevenage, #Hertfordshirebusiness, #Performance, Appraisals, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Why Every Business Should Carry Out a Mid-Year HR Health Check | Consensus HR - Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/why-hr-problems-rarely-start-in-hr-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 8, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #BTCstevenage, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [The First Six Months Could Soon Become Your Biggest Employment Risk | Consensus HR - Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/the-first-six-months-could-soon-become-your-biggest-employment-risk-consensus-hr/)

**Published:** July 7, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #bedfordbusiness, #BTCstevenage, #employmentlaw, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Are Your Managers Solving Problems or Creating Them?](https://www.consensushr.com/are-your-managers-solving-problems-or-creating-them/)

**Published:** July 2, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Health &amp; Safety, Investigations, Newsletter, Performance Management, Recruitment, Redundancy, Rewards &amp; Benefits

**Tags:** #BTCstevenage, #Hertfordshirebusiness, #Problemsolving, #Stevenage #Herts, Business, Business Owners, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, SME's

---

### [Why Good Employees Leave Good Businesses](https://www.consensushr.com/why-good-employees-leave-good-businesses/)

**Published:** July 1, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Health &amp; Safety, Performance Management, Recruitment, Redundancy

**Tags:** #BTCstevenage, #Hertfordshirebusiness, Business, Business Owners, BusinessBuzzStevenage, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [The Most Expensive Employee Problem Is Often the One You Cannot See](https://www.consensushr.com/the-most-expensive-employee-problem-is-often-the-one-you-cannot-see/)

**Published:** June 30, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #employmentlaw, #HRproblems, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME's

---

### [Exit Interviews: One of the Most Valuable Business Tools Employers Rarely Use](https://www.consensushr.com/exit-interviews-one-of-the-most-valuable-business-tools-employers-rarely-use/)

**Published:** June 25, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #BTCstevenage, #exitinterviews, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Workplace Gossip: The Hidden Risk That Can Damage Teams and Productivity](https://www.consensushr.com/workplace-gossip-the-hidden-risk-that-can-damage-teams-and-productivity/)

**Published:** June 24, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety, Investigations, Performance Management

**Tags:** #BTCstevenage, #gossip, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [The Cost of Poor Management Training: Why Technical Experts Do Not Always Make Great Managers](https://www.consensushr.com/the-cost-of-poor-management-training-why-technical-experts-do-not-always-make-great-managers/)

**Published:** June 23, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME

---

### [The Hidden Cost of Keeping the Wrong Employee](https://www.consensushr.com/the-hidden-cost-of-keeping-the-wrong-employee/)

**Published:** June 18, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Investigations, Newsletter, Recruitment, Redundancy, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #Hertfordshirebusiness, #HRDept, #Stevenagebusineses, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME's

---

### [Employment Law Changes Are Coming Again – Is Your Business Prepared?](https://www.consensushr.com/employment-law-changes-are-coming-again-is-your-business-prepared/)

**Published:** June 17, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #employmentlaw, #HRDept, #Stevenagebusineses, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME's

---

### [Why More UK Employers Are Facing Workplace Investigations in 2026](https://www.consensushr.com/why-more-uk-employers-are-facing-workplace-investigations-in-2026/)

**Published:** June 16, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #investigations, Business Owners, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [The Hidden Cost of Poor Workplace Communication](https://www.consensushr.com/the-hidden-cost-of-poor-workplace-communication/)

**Published:** June 11, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Health &amp; Safety, Investigations, Performance Management, Recruitment, Redundancy, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #communication, #Hertfordshirebusiness, #hertfordshirebusinesses, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Why Every Business Should Carry Out Annual Employee Handbook Reviews](https://www.consensushr.com/why-every-business-should-carry-out-annual-employee-handbook-reviews/)

**Published:** June 10, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook

**Tags:** #BTCstevenage, #employeehandbook, #HRDept, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Employment Law Changes Coming in January 2027: Why Employers Should Start Preparing Now](https://www.consensushr.com/employment-law-changes-coming-in-january-2027-why-employers-should-start-preparing-now/)

**Published:** June 9, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Newsletter, Recruitment, Redundancy

**Tags:** #employmentlaw, #r, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Men’s Health Week UK: Workplace HR Support](https://www.consensushr.com/mens-health-week-uk-workplace-hr-support/)

**Published:** June 4, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #Health, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Workplace AI Risks for UK Employers in 2026](https://www.consensushr.com/workplace-ai-risks-for-uk-employers-in-2026/)

**Published:** June 3, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #AI, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [HR Fact UK: Managing Probation Periods Correctly](https://www.consensushr.com/hr-fact-uk-managing-probation-periods-correctly/)

**Published:** June 2, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #probation, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Workplace Safety Awareness: HR & Employee Responsibilities UK](https://www.consensushr.com/workplace-safety-awareness-hr-employee-responsibilities-uk/)

**Published:** May 28, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #BTCstevenage, #Health&amp;Safety, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [HR Fact UK: Informal Workplace Conversations Create HR Risk](https://www.consensushr.com/hr-fact-uk-informal-workplace-conversations-create-hr-risk/)

**Published:** May 26, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #BTCstevenage, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Did You Know? Poor Absence Monitoring Can Damage Business](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-poor-absence-monitoring-can-damage-business/)

**Published:** May 27, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #BTCstevenage, absence, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME's

---

### [Workplace Mental Health Support for UK Employers](https://www.consensushr.com/workplace-mental-health-support-for-uk-employers/)

**Published:** May 21, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Did You Know? Recruitment Mistakes Can Lead to Claims](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-recruitment-mistakes-can-lead-to-claims/)

**Published:** May 20, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [HR Fact UK: Why Employee Handbooks Matter in 2026](https://www.consensushr.com/hr-fact-uk-why-employee-handbooks-matter-in-2026/)

**Published:** May 19, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, General, Health &amp; Safety, Rewards &amp; Benefits

**Tags:** #holidays, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Mental Health Awareness Week: HR Support for Teams](https://www.consensushr.com/mental-health-awareness-week-hr-support-for-teams/)

**Published:** May 14, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #Health, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Did You Know? Employers Must Keep HR Records](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-employers-must-keep-hr-records/)

**Published:** May 13, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #hertfordsire, #HRRecords, #stevenage, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME

---

### [HR Fact UK: Holiday Pay Errors Still Trigger Claims](https://www.consensushr.com/hr-fact-uk-holiday-pay-errors-still-trigger-claims/)

**Published:** May 12, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook

**Tags:** #holidays, Business, Business Owners, employment law, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [National Walking Month: Supporting Health at Work](https://www.consensushr.com/national-walking-month-supporting-health-at-work/)

**Published:** May 7, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #Health, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Did You Know? Holiday Carry Over Rules Still Catch Employers Out](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-holiday-carry-over-rules-still-catch-employers-out/)

**Published:** May 6, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #holidays, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [HR Fact: Right to Work Checks Can Cost £60,000 per Breach](https://www.consensushr.com/hr-fact-right-to-work-checks-can-cost-60000-per-breach/)

**Published:** May 5, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #workchecks, #workingconditions, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Workplace Culture UK: Reduce HR Risk & Improve Results](https://www.consensushr.com/workplace-culture-uk-reduce-hr-risk-improve-results/)

**Published:** April 30, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #HRRisks, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [HR Documentation UK: Protect Your Business from Claims](https://www.consensushr.com/hr-documentation-uk-protect-your-business-from-claims/)

**Published:** April 29, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #documentation, #Documentatopm, #employmentlaw, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Managing Short-Service Employees Fairly UK 2026](https://www.consensushr.com/managing-short-service-employees-fairly-uk-2026/)

**Published:** April 28, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #employmentlaw, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Workplace Health & Safety: Employer Responsibilities UK](https://www.consensushr.com/workplace-health-safety-employer-responsibilities-uk/)

**Published:** April 23, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #Health&amp;Safety, Business, Business Owners, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Did You Know? Tribunal Awards Can Increase by 25%](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-tribunal-awards-can-increase-by-25/)

**Published:** April 22, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #employmentlaw, #ET, Business, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Employment Law 2026: Probation & Dismissal Changes](https://www.consensushr.com/employment-law-2026-probation-dismissal-changes/)

**Published:** April 21, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [World Health Day: Supporting Employee Health in the Workplace](https://www.consensushr.com/world-health-day-supporting-employee-health-in-the-workplace/)

**Published:** April 16, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Health &amp; Safety, Newsletter

**Tags:** #Health, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Outsourced HR for SMEs: Save Time, Reduce Risk & Stay Compliant](https://www.consensushr.com/outsourced-hr-for-smes-save-time-reduce-risk-stay-compliant/)

**Published:** April 15, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook

**Tags:** #Hertfordshirebusiness, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #HRDept, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, OustourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Right to Disconnect UK: What Employers Need to Know in 2026](https://www.consensushr.com/right-to-disconnect-uk-what-employers-need-to-know-in-2026/)

**Published:** April 14, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #disconnect, #Hertfordshirebusiness, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Stress Awareness Month: Employer Responsibilities for Workplace Wellbeing](https://www.consensushr.com/stress-awareness-month-employer-responsibilities-for-workplace-wellbeing/)

**Published:** April 9, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #stress, #stressatwork, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, SME, SME's

---

### [Did You Know? Flexible Working Requests Are Now a Day-One Right](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-flexible-working-requests-are-now-a-day-one-right/)

**Published:** April 8, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #flexibleworking, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Employment Law Update 2026: Why Documentation is Your Strongest Defence in Tribunal Claims](https://www.consensushr.com/employment-law-update-2026-why-documentation-is-your-strongest-defence-in-tribunal-claims/)

**Published:** April 7, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Workplace Stress: Employer Responsibilities in the UK](https://www.consensushr.com/workplace-stress-employer-responsibilities-in-the-uk/)

**Published:** April 2, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #HRDept, #stress, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, SME, SME's

---

### [Why Employee Handbooks Are Essential for UK Employers](https://www.consensushr.com/why-employee-handbooks-are-essential-for-uk-employers/)

**Published:** April 1, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME

---

### [Employment Law Update 2026: Rising Tribunal Risk for Employers](https://www.consensushr.com/employment-law-update-2026-rising-tribunal-risk-for-employers/)

**Published:** March 31, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #employmentlaw, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [International Day of Happiness in the Workplace | How Positive Culture Improves Business Performance](https://www.consensushr.com/international-day-of-happiness-in-the-workplace-how-positive-culture-improves-business-performance/)

**Published:** March 26, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Handbook, Health &amp; Safety, Newsletter

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Employee Handbooks Explained | Why Every UK Business Must Have One in Place](https://www.consensushr.com/employee-handbooks-explained-why-every-uk-business-must-have-one-in-place/)

**Published:** March 25, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Health &amp; Safety, Investigations, Newsletter, Performance Management, Recruitment, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** Business, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [UK Employment Law Case: Mallory v Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust | Disability Discrimination & Employer Duties](https://www.consensushr.com/uk-employment-law-case-mallory-v-northern-care-alliance-nhs-foundation-trust-disability-discrimination-employer-duties/)

**Published:** March 24, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Health &amp; Safety, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #disability, #EqualityAct, Business, Business Owners, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [World Sleep Day: Why Workplace Fatigue is a Serious Health & Safety Risk for Employers](https://www.consensushr.com/world-sleep-day-why-workplace-fatigue-is-a-serious-health-safety-risk-for-employers/)

**Published:** March 19, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [ACAS Code of Practice Explained: Why UK Employers Must Follow It to Avoid Tribunal Risk](https://www.consensushr.com/acas-code-of-practice-explained-why-uk-employers-must-follow-it-to-avoid-tribunal-risk/)

**Published:** March 18, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME

---

### [Harpur Trust v Brazel: Holiday Pay Law Explained | What UK Employers Must Do Now](https://www.consensushr.com/harpur-trust-v-brazel-holiday-pay-law-explained-what-uk-employers-must-do-now/)

**Published:** March 17, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, SME, SME's

---

### [International Day of Happiness: Why Positive Workplace Culture Drives Business Success](https://www.consensushr.com/international-day-of-happiness-why-positive-workplace-culture-drives-business-success/)

**Published:** March 12, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Outsourced HR Support for SMEs | Why Professional HR Protects Your Business](https://www.consensushr.com/outsourced-hr-support-for-smes-why-professional-hr-protects-your-business/)

**Published:** March 11, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [UK Employment Law Update 2026: Key Workplace Changes Employers Must Prepare For](https://www.consensushr.com/uk-employment-law-update-2026-key-workplace-changes-employers-must-prepare-for/)

**Published:** March 10, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [World Book Day in the Workplace | Why Learning and Development Matters for Employers](https://www.consensushr.com/world-book-day-2026-supporting-learning-and-development-in-the-workplace/)

**Published:** March 5, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Performance Management, Recruitment, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #Books, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [HR Health Check for Employers | Identify Hidden HR Risks and Stay Compliant](https://www.consensushr.com/visit-our-hr-health-check-page-identifying-hidden-people-risks-before-they-escalate/)

**Published:** March 4, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Long COVID and Disability Risk: Sullivan v Isle of Wight Council | Employment Tribunal Insight](https://www.consensushr.com/employment-tribunal-case-sullivan-v-isle-of-wight-council-protection-for-long-covid-symptoms/)

**Published:** March 3, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Quiet Cutting in the Workplace UK: HR Legal Risks Every Employer Must Understand](https://www.consensushr.com/quiet-cutting-workplace-trend-hr-legal-risks-for-uk-employers/)

**Published:** February 26, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Unfair Dismissal Law Change: Qualifying Service Expected to Reduce to Six Months](https://www.consensushr.com/hr-fact-unfair-dismissal-qualifying-service-expected-to-reduce-to-six-months/)

**Published:** February 25, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Higgs v Farmor’s School: Employment Law Case on Freedom of Belief and Dismissal Risk](https://www.consensushr.com/employment-law-case-higgs-v-farmors-school-freedom-of-belief-dismissal-risk/)

**Published:** February 24, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #employmentlaw, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Practical Employer Duties Under UK Law](https://www.consensushr.com/neurodiversity-in-the-workplace-practical-employer-duties-under-uk-law/)

**Published:** February 19, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #Employerduties, #neurodiversity, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Right to Work Checks 2026 | UK Employer Compliance Guide](https://www.consensushr.com/right-to-work-checks-in-2026-avoiding-costly-civil-penalties/)

**Published:** February 18, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #employmentlaw, #righttoworkuk, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [AI in the Workplace UK | Employer Legal Risks & HR Compliance 2026](https://www.consensushr.com/ai-in-the-workplace-what-uk-employers-must-put-in-place-in-2026/)

**Published:** February 17, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #AI, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Handling Employee Grievances Correctly: Reducing Risk and Building Trust](https://www.consensushr.com/handling-employee-grievances-correctly-reducing-risk-and-building-trust-2/)

**Published:** February 11, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, Grievances, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME's

---

### [What the Employment Rights Act Means for Employees in 2026 and Beyond | UK Employment Law Guide](https://www.consensushr.com/what-the-employment-rights-act-means-for-employees-in-2026-and-beyond-uk-employment-law-guide/)

**Published:** February 4, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Investigations, Newsletter, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #employment rights Act, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Managing Workplace Conflict Early: A Practical Guide for UK Employers](https://www.consensushr.com/managing-workplace-conflict-early-a-practical-guide-for-uk-employers/)

**Published:** February 10, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #conflict, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Inspirational Leader Award -E2](https://www.consensushr.com/inspirational-leader-award-e2/)

**Published:** February 6, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety, Investigations, Performance Management, Recruitment, Redundancy, Rewards &amp; Benefits, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #E2MediaAwards, #ManagementAward, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Handling Employee Grievances Correctly: Reducing Risk and Building Trust](https://www.consensushr.com/handling-employee-grievances-correctly-reducing-risk-and-building-trust/)

**Published:** February 12, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, Disciplinaries, Grievances, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Employment Rights Act Compliance: Common Risks for UK Businesses | HR Legal Guide](https://www.consensushr.com/employment-rights-act-compliance-common-risks-for-uk-businesses-hr-legal-guide/)

**Published:** February 5, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Newsletter, Recruitment, Redundancy

**Tags:** #employment rights Act, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME's

---

### [Understanding the New Employment Rights Act 2025: What It Is and Why It Matters](https://www.consensushr.com/what-the-employment-rights-act-means-for-employees-in-2026-and-beyond/)

**Published:** February 3, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Investigations, Newsletter

**Tags:** #employment rights Act, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Employment Law Risks 2026 | What UK Employers Must Review](https://www.consensushr.com/employment-law-risks-2026-what-uk-employers-must-review/)

**Published:** January 29, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Investigations, Newsletter, Performance Management, Recruitment, Redundancy

**Tags:** #employmentlaw, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Managing Employee Performance Fairly | HR Guidance UK](https://www.consensushr.com/managing-employee-performance-fairly-hr-guidance-uk/)

**Published:** January 28, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Contracts, General, Performance Management

**Tags:** #performancemanagement, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Outsourced HR Services for SMEs | Full HR Support UK](https://www.consensushr.com/outsourced-hr-services-for-smes-full-hr-support-uk/)

**Published:** January 27, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Informal Performance Management – What Employers Must Do to Stay Compliant](https://www.consensushr.com/informal-performance-management-what-employers-must-do-to-stay-compliant/)

**Published:** January 21, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Performance Management

**Tags:** #performancemanagement, Appraisals, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Building a Positive Workplace Culture in 2026 – Practical HR Guidance for Employers](https://www.consensushr.com/building-a-positive-workplace-culture-in-2026-practical-hr-guidance-for-employers/)

**Published:** January 22, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Performance Management, Recruitment, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #culture, #stevenage #bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Reasonable Adjustments at Work – Employer Duties Under UK Employment Law](https://www.consensushr.com/reasonable-adjustments-at-work-employer-duties-under-uk-employment-law/)

**Published:** January 20, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Did You Know? Probation Periods Are Not a Legal Requirement](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-probation-periods-are-not-a-legal-requirement/)

**Published:** January 14, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook

**Tags:** @outsourcedHR #HRDept, #herts, bedford, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [HR Fact: Managing Sickness Absence Fairly and Consistently in the New Year](https://www.consensushr.com/hr-fact-managing-sickness-absence-fairly-and-consistently-in-the-new-year/)

**Published:** January 13, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #bedfordbusiness, #sickness, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [New Year Performance Conversations: Setting Employees Up for Success in 2026](https://www.consensushr.com/new-year-performance-conversations-setting-employees-up-for-success-in-2026/)

**Published:** January 15, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #Performance, #Stevenage #Hertfordshire, bedford, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [New Year Workforce Planning: Setting Clear Expectations for 2026](https://www.consensushr.com/new-year-workforce-planning-setting-clear-expectations-for-2026/)

**Published:** January 8, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Consensus HR receives Award of Excellence 2026](https://www.consensushr.com/consensus-hr-receives-award-of-excellence-2026/)

**Published:** January 7, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, Enterprise Nation, General, Handbook, Health &amp; Safety, Investigations, Newsletter, Payrol, Performance Management, Recruitment, Redundancy, Rewards &amp; Benefits

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Did You Know? Employees Do Not Automatically Have the Right to Work From Home](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-employees-do-not-automatically-have-the-right-to-work-from-home/)

**Published:** January 7, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Did You Know? Employers Must Issue Itemised Payslips to All Workers](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-employers-must-issue-itemised-payslips-to-all-workers/)

**Published:** December 3, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Newsletter, Rewards &amp; Benefits

**Tags:** #bedfordbusiness, #BTCstevenage, #HRDidYouKnow, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, BusinessBuzzStevenage, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Happy New Year 2026: HR, Employment Law & Training Support for UK Employers | Consensus HR](https://www.consensushr.com/happy-new-year-2026-hr-employment-law-training-support-for-uk-employers-consensus-hr/)

**Published:** January 6, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [HR Fact: Reviewing Employment Contracts at the Start of a New Year](https://www.consensushr.com/hr-fact-reviewing-employment-contracts-at-the-start-of-a-new-year/)

**Published:** January 6, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Christmas Jumper Day – Building Festive Spirit at Work (19th December)](https://www.consensushr.com/christmas-jumper-day-building-festive-spirit-at-work-19th-december/)

**Published:** December 18, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #christmas, #Hertfordshirebusiness, #Stevebage, Business, Business Owners, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year 2026](https://www.consensushr.com/merry-christmas-a-happy-new-year-2026/)

**Published:** December 19, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog

**Tags:** #Christmas #NewYear26, bedfordshire, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Employers Must Ensure Safe Working Conditions for Festive Decorations](https://www.consensushr.com/christmas-bonus-payments-essential-hr-guidance-for-uk-employers/)

**Published:** December 17, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Payrol

**Tags:** #Bonus, #Stevebage, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Christmas Bonus Payments – HR Guidance for UK Employers | Consensus HR](https://www.consensushr.com/christmas-bonus-payments-hr-guidance-for-uk-employers-consensus-hr/)

**Published:** December 16, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #ChristmasHR, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Festive Wellbeing Week – Supporting Your Team This Christmas | Consensus HR](https://www.consensushr.com/festive-wellbeing-week-supporting-your-team-this-christmas-consensus-hr/)

**Published:** December 11, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #BTCstevenage, #consensushr, #HRDept, Business, BusinessBuzzStevenage, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Employer Responsibilities at Christmas Parties – HR Guidance UK](https://www.consensushr.com/employer-responsibilities-at-christmas-parties-hr-guidance-uk/)

**Published:** December 10, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #BTCstevenage, #christmas, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, BusinessBuzzStevenage, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Managing Christmas Workloads and Annual Leave – HR Guidance for UK Employers](https://www.consensushr.com/managing-christmas-workloads-and-annual-leave-hr-guidance-for-uk-employers/)

**Published:** December 9, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #BTCstevenage, #christmas, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, BusinessBuzzStevenage, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [National Grief Awareness Week 2025 – Supporting Employees Through Loss | Consensus HR](https://www.consensushr.com/national-grief-awareness-week-2025-supporting-employees-through-loss-consensus-hr/)

**Published:** December 4, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety, Newsletter

**Tags:** #bedfordbusiness, #BTCstevenage, #GriefAwareness, Business, Business Owners, BusinessBuzzStevenage, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Monthly HR blog Newsletter – December 2025 | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/monthly-hr-blog-newsletter-december-2025-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** December 2, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Health &amp; Safety, Newsletter

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordbusiness, #BTCstevenage, #HRNewsletter, #networkinbeds, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Statutory Notice Periods Explained – HR Guidance for UK Employers](https://www.consensushr.com/statutory-notice-periods-explained-hr-guidance-for-uk-employers/)

**Published:** December 2, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #HRGuidance, #StatutoryNoticePeriod, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Did You Know? Employers Must Keep Records of Working Time and Rest Breaks | Consensus HR – Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-employers-must-keep-records-of-working-time-and-rest-breaks-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** November 5, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, employment law, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [International Human Rights Day 2025: Fairness at Work](https://www.consensushr.com/international-human-rights-day-2025-fairness-at-work/)

**Published:** November 27, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Handbook

**Tags:** #BTCstevenage, #consensushr, #internationalHumanRights, Business, Business Owners, BusinessBuzzStevenage, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Christmas Work Events: Employer Legal Duties, Behaviour Management & HR Guidance | Consensus HR](https://www.consensushr.com/christmas-work-events-employer-legal-duties-behaviour-management-hr-guidance-consensus-hr/)

**Published:** November 26, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @sg1, #BTCstevenage, #christmas, #ChristmasParties, #Networkingbeds, Business, BusinessBuzzStevenage, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Preventing Sexual Harassment at Work: Employer Duties, Legal Risks & HR Support | Consensus HR](https://www.consensushr.com/preventing-sexual-harassment-at-work-employer-duties-legal-risks-hr-support-consensus-hr/)

**Published:** November 25, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Investigations, Newsletter, Recruitment

**Tags:** #sexual discrimination, #sexualharassment, Business, Business Owners, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Consensus HR Wins Corporate Vision HR & Employment Award 2025 | Award-Winning HR & Employment Law Support for SMEs](https://www.consensushr.com/consensus-hr-wins-corporate-vision-hr-employment-award-2025-award-winning-hr-employment-law-support-for-smes/)

**Published:** November 20, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, General

**Tags:** @CorporateVision, @sg1businessclub, #BTCstevenage, #consensushr, #hraward, #networkinbeds, Business Owners, BusinessBuzzStevenage, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Consensus HR Wins Corporate Vision HR & Employment Award 2025](https://www.consensushr.com/consensus-hr-wins-corporate-vision-hr-employment-award-2025/)

**Published:** November 20, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Health &amp; Safety, Newsletter, Performance Management, Recruitment, Redundancy, Rewards &amp; Benefits, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #BTCstevenage, #consensus hr, #HR Award, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [International Volunteer Day – 5th December 2025: Supporting Community Engagement at Work](https://www.consensushr.com/international-volunteer-day-5th-december-2025-supporting-community-engagement-at-work/)

**Published:** November 20, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety, Newsletter

**Tags:** #employmentlaw, #Hertfordshirebusiness, #InternationalVolunteerDay, bedfordshire, Business, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Employee Record Retention - Legal Requirements for UK Employers | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/employee-record-retention-legal-requirements-for-uk-employers-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** November 19, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #BTCstevenage, #consensus hr, #employeerecords, #Hertfordshirebusiness, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [👉 Redundancy Consultation Requirements – HR Guidance for UK Employers | Consensus HR](https://www.consensushr.com/👉-redundancy-consultation-requirements-hr-guidance-for-uk-employers-consensus-hr/)

**Published:** November 18, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Redundancy

**Tags:** @sg1, #BTCstevenage, #networkinbeds, #redundancy, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Teacher Wins £137,000 for Mental Health Disability Discrimination | Consensus HR Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/teacher-awarded-137000-for-disability-discrimination-mental-health-reasonable-adjustments-at-work-consensus-hr-hr-employment-law-experts-herts-beds/)

**Published:** November 13, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** @sg1, #disability, #networkinbeds, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, BusinessBuzzStevenage, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Keep Britain Working Review: Tackling Ill-Health and Disability in the Workplace | Consensus HR](https://www.consensushr.com/keep-britain-working-review-tackling-ill-health-and-disability-in-the-workplace-consensus-hr/)

**Published:** November 18, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety, Recruitment

**Tags:** #Health, #KeepBritainWorking, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [👉 Right to Work Checks – Employer Legal Responsibilities in the UK | Consensus HR](https://www.consensushr.com/👉-right-to-work-checks-employer-legal-responsibilities-in-the-uk-consensus-hr/)

**Published:** November 12, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Recruitment, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #righttoworkuk, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [👉 Maternity Leave and Pay Explained – HR Guidance for UK Employers | Consensus HR](https://www.consensushr.com/👉-maternity-leave-and-pay-explained-hr-guidance-for-uk-employers-consensus-hr/)

**Published:** November 11, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, General

**Tags:** #maternity, Business, Business Owners, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Stress Awareness Week 2025: Workplace Stress Management Tips, Legal Duties & HR Guidance | Consensus HR](https://www.consensushr.com/stress-awareness-week-2025-managing-workplace-stress-legal-duties-hr-guidance-from-consensus-hr/)

**Published:** November 7, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #Health&amp;Safety, Business, Business Owners, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Equal Pay Day 2025: How UK Employers Can Close the Gender Pay Gap | Consensus HR – Expert HR Support in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/equal-pay-day-14th-november-2025-closing-the-gender-pay-gap-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** November 6, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #consensus hr, #EqualPayDay, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [📘 HR Fact: How to Manage Probationary Periods Fairly and Legally | Consensus HR – Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/📘-hr-fact-how-to-manage-probationary-periods-fairly-and-legally-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** November 4, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #ProbationPeriod, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Health & Safety Update – Latest HSE Prosecutions | October 2025 | Consensus HR | Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/health-safety-update-latest-hse-prosecutions-october-2025-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** October 31, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #Health&amp;Safety, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [International Stress Awareness Week 2025 – How HR Can Support Mental Wellbeing at Work](https://www.consensushr.com/international-stress-awareness-week-2025-how-hr-can-support-mental-wellbeing-at-work/)

**Published:** October 30, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #Health&amp;Safety, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [HR Fact: Managing Annual Leave Carry Over – Key Rules Every UK Employer Should Know](https://www.consensushr.com/hr-fact-managing-annual-leave-carry-over-key-rules-every-uk-employer-should-know/)

**Published:** October 28, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #consensushr, #employmentlaw, #HRDept, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [World Values Day – 24th October 2025: Embedding Core Values into the Workplace](https://www.consensushr.com/world-values-day-24th-october-2025-embedding-core-values-into-the-workplace/)

**Published:** October 23, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #consensushr, #HRDept, #WorldValues, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Support, Small Business, SME's

---

### [Did You Know? Employers Must Prevent Unauthorised Deductions from Wages](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-employers-must-prevent-unauthorised-deductions-from-wages/)

**Published:** October 22, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #HRblog, #HRDept, #unauthoriseddeductionofwages, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Did You Know? UK Employers Must Provide Written Employment Contracts from Day One](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-uk-employers-must-provide-written-employment-contracts-from-day-one/)

**Published:** October 29, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #consensus hr, Business, Business Owners, employment law, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [HR Fact: Statutory Redundancy Pay in the UK – Employer Obligations & Employee Rights](https://www.consensushr.com/hr-fact-statutory-redundancy-pay-in-the-uk-employer-obligations-employee-rights/)

**Published:** October 21, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Redundancy

**Tags:** #HRDept, #redundancy, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Latest Health & Safety News & Prosecutions – Weekly Digest (16 October 2025)](https://www.consensushr.com/latest-health-safety-news-prosecutions-weekly-digest-16-october-2025/)

**Published:** October 17, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #consensus hr, #Health&amp;Safety, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Wednesday Blog – Did You Know? Employers Must Record Employees’ Working Hours:](https://www.consensushr.com/wednesday-blog-did-you-know-employers-must-record-employees-working-hours/)

**Published:** October 15, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety, Recruitment

**Tags:** #consensus hr, #DidyourknowHRFact, #workingtimedirective, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Latest Health & Safety News & Prosecutions – Lessons for Employers](https://www.consensushr.com/latest-health-safety-news-prosecutions-lessons-for-employers/)

**Published:** October 14, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #consensushr, #Health&amp;Safety, #Stevenagebusineses, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Statutory Notice Periods in UK Employment Law: Employer Responsibilities Explained](https://www.consensushr.com/hr-fact-understanding-statutory-notice-periods-employer-obligations-under-uk-employment-law/)

**Published:** October 14, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety, Newsletter

**Tags:** #consensus hr, #employmentlaw, #HRDept, #Noticeperiod, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [NHS plans apprenticeship scheme](https://www.consensushr.com/nhs-plans-apprenticeship-scheme/)

**Published:** May 10, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Recruitment, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Government to consult on changes to Working Time Directive](https://www.consensushr.com/government-to-consult-on-changes-to-working-time-directive/)

**Published:** May 11, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #workingtimedirective, Business, Business Owners, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Lloyd’s hired barristers to investigate bullying claims](https://www.consensushr.com/lloyds-hired-barristers-to-investigate-bullying-claims/)

**Published:** May 12, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

---

### [Mental Health: The HR Perspective](https://www.consensushr.com/mental-health-the-hr-perspective/)

**Published:** May 15, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #Mental health, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Pay growth and employment climb in Q1](https://www.consensushr.com/pay-growth-and-employment-climb-in-q1/)

**Published:** May 17, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Payrol

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #paygap, #payrise, #payroll, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Office working should be 'default', Chancellor says](https://www.consensushr.com/office-working-should-be-default-chancellor-says/)

**Published:** May 18, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #default, #hybridworking, #office, #officeworking, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Sexual Harassment at Work](https://www.consensushr.com/sexual-harassment-at-work/)

**Published:** May 22, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #sexual harassment, #sexualharassment, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Fairbairn: CBI claims are ‘difficult and distressing](https://www.consensushr.com/fairbairn-cbi-claims-are-difficult-and-distressing/)

**Published:** May 23, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #equalityact2010, #equalityanddiversity, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [UK firms recruit skilled workers from Africa and Asia](https://www.consensushr.com/uk-firms-recruit-skilled-workers-from-africa-and-asia/)

**Published:** May 23, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Recruitment, Rewards &amp; Benefits

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #skilledworkers, brexit, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Long-term risk to London’s economy from reduced office interactions](https://www.consensushr.com/long-term-risk-to-londons-economy-from-reduced-office-interactions/)

**Published:** May 24, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #returntooffice, #returntowork, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [National Biscuit Day - 29th May](https://www.consensushr.com/national-biscuit-day-29th-may/)

**Published:** May 26, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Rewards &amp; Benefits

**Tags:** #nationalbiscuitday, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Pensions: A Hugely Valuable Employee Benefit](https://www.consensushr.com/pensions-a-hugely-valuable-employee-benefit/)

**Published:** May 29, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Payrol, Rewards &amp; Benefits

**Tags:** #employeebenefits, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, Employee Wellbeing, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Young people shun trade unions](https://www.consensushr.com/young-people-shun-trade-unions/)

**Published:** May 30, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #tradeunions, #youngpeople, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Amazon to offer parents term-time-only working](https://www.consensushr.com/amazon-to-offer-parents-term-time-only-working/)

**Published:** May 31, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, General, Payrol

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #termtime, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Health & Safety Update](https://www.consensushr.com/health-safety-update/)

**Published:** May 31, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #asbestos, #dust, #finger, #outsourcedhumanresources, #severedfinger, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [£25,000 - Man with cerebral palsy wins discrimination case](https://www.consensushr.com/25000-man-with-cerebral-palsy-wins-discrimination-case/)

**Published:** June 2, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #disability, #disabilityinworkplace, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [How Professional Services Add Value](https://www.consensushr.com/how-professional-services-add-value/)

**Published:** June 5, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Handbook

**Tags:** #HR Herts, #HRAdvice, #HRblog, #hrconsultant, #HRSupport, #professionalservices, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Get involved with Bike Week 100](https://www.consensushr.com/get-involved-with-bike-week-100/)

**Published:** June 5, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety, Rewards &amp; Benefits

**Tags:** #bike, #nationalbikeweek, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Hybrid working is ‘here to stay’.](https://www.consensushr.com/hybrid-working-is-here-to-stay/)

**Published:** June 5, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, General

**Tags:** #hybridworking, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Immigration can help push down UK inflation, says IMF deputy ](https://www.consensushr.com/immigration-can-help-push-down-uk-inflation-says-imf-deputy/)

**Published:** June 6, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #inflation, #outsourcedhumanresources, brexit, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Payroll provider hit by cyber-attack](https://www.consensushr.com/payroll-provider-hit-by-cyber-attack/)

**Published:** June 7, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Handbook, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #cyberattack, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #payroll, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [May saw 4 new laws be given Royal Assent](https://www.consensushr.com/may-saw-4-new-laws-be-given-royal-assent/)

**Published:** June 8, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #employmentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, #royalassent, Business, Business Owners, employment law, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Summer employment issues: a six-point checklist](https://www.consensushr.com/summer-employment-issues-a-six-point-checklist/)

**Published:** June 12, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #holidays, #outsourcedhumanresources, #summerholidays, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Higher minimum wage helps drive record pay rises](https://www.consensushr.com/higher-minimum-wage-helps-drive-record-pay-rises/)

**Published:** June 13, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Payrol, Recruitment, Rewards &amp; Benefits

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #pandemic, #payroll, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Cadigan: Firms are learning from remote shift.](https://www.consensushr.com/cadigan-firms-are-learning-from-remote-shift/)

**Published:** June 19, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, General

**Tags:** #hybridworking, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #pandemic, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Bring your dog to work day](https://www.consensushr.com/bring-your-dog-to-work-day/)

**Published:** June 20, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #bringyourdog, #dog, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Anxiety and working from home fuel rise in long-term sickness, says minister.](https://www.consensushr.com/anxiety-and-working-from-home-fuel-rise-in-long-term-sickness-says-minister/)

**Published:** June 27, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #anxiety, #longtermsick, #workingfromhome, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [How to Manage Long-Term Sickness](https://www.consensushr.com/how-to-manage-long-term-sickness/)

**Published:** June 28, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #longtermsick, #LTS, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Health & Safety Update](https://www.consensushr.com/health-safety-update-2/)

**Published:** June 29, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #Health&amp;Safety, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Employee, Worker or Self-Employed … What’s the Difference](https://www.consensushr.com/employee-worker-or-self-employed/)

**Published:** July 3, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #selfemployed, Business, Business Owners, Employee, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, Worker

---

### [Monthly blog Newsletter - June 2023](https://www.consensushr.com/monthly-blog-newsletter-june-2023/)

**Published:** July 3, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Newsletter

**Tags:** #Newsletter, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Council defends four-day week trial.](https://www.consensushr.com/council-defends-four-day-week-trial/)

**Published:** July 4, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #fourdayweek, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Almost 1 in 3 UK women expect to stop working before retirement age.](https://www.consensushr.com/almost-1-in-3-uk-women-expect-to-stop-working-before-retirement-age/)

**Published:** July 7, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Recruitment, Redundancy

**Tags:** #retirement age, #women, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [From Jobcentre Plus to AI: Labour's ambitious plan to boost employment.](https://www.consensushr.com/from-jobcentre-plus-to-ai-labours-ambitious-plan-to-boost-employment/)

**Published:** July 11, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #artificialintelligence, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Record pay rises fuel fresh inflation fears. ](https://www.consensushr.com/record-pay-rises-fuel-fresh-inflation-fears/)

**Published:** July 12, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, General, Payrol, Rewards &amp; Benefits

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #payrise, #payroll, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [British over-55s least likely to return to work in G7](https://www.consensushr.com/british-over-55s-least-likely-to-return-to-work-in-g7/)

**Published:** July 13, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #over55&#039;s, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Recruitment, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [UK Enterprise Awards](https://www.consensushr.com/uk-enterprise-awards/)

**Published:** July 14, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #award, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #UKEnterpriseAwards, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Employment Tribunal Payments | Consensus HR | Outsourced HR Services](https://www.consensushr.com/employment-tribunal-payments-consensus-hr-outsourced-hr-services/)

**Published:** July 17, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #employmentlaw, #employmenttribunal;, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Ministers will not make firms report ethnicity pay gap](https://www.consensushr.com/ministers-will-not-make-firms-report-ethnicity-pay-gap/)

**Published:** July 17, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #equality, #equalityact2010, #equalityanddiversity, #ethnicity, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Higher public sector pay rises would add little to inflation, think-tank says.](https://www.consensushr.com/higher-public-sector-pay-rises-would-add-little-to-inflation-think-tank-says/)

**Published:** July 18, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Payrol

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #payroll, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [McDonald's workers speak out over sexual abuse claims](https://www.consensushr.com/mcdonalds-workers-speak-out-over-sexual-abuse-claims/)

**Published:** July 18, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #sexual harassment, #sexualharassment, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Dispute resolution reaches record demand in 2023 ](https://www.consensushr.com/dispute-resolution-reaches-record-demand-in-2023/)

**Published:** July 19, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #ACAS, #Dispute resolutions, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #smallbusiness, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Brits spend less time in the office than the rest of Europe.](https://www.consensushr.com/brits-spend-less-time-in-the-office-than-the-rest-of-europe/)

**Published:** July 19, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Rewards &amp; Benefits

**Tags:** #outsourcedHR, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #remoteworking, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME

---

### [Gen Z's AI fluency can provide a career advantage.](https://www.consensushr.com/gen-zs-ai-fluency-can-provide-a-career-advantage/)

**Published:** July 20, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #AI, #artificialintelligence, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Millions to benefit from new flexible working measures](https://www.consensushr.com/millions-to-benefit-from-new-flexible-working-measures/)

**Published:** July 21, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #flexibleworking, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Employers could legally have to offer free health checks to staff](https://www.consensushr.com/employers-could-legally-have-to-offer-free-health-checks-to-staff/)

**Published:** July 21, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #employeesickness, #employmentlaw, #Health&amp;Safety, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [How to Handle Potential Misconduct | Consensus HR |Herts, Beds, Cambs](https://www.consensushr.com/treating-potential-misconduct-appropriately/)

**Published:** July 24, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #Employment Contract, #employmentlaw, #employmenttribunal;, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, Disciplinary, Grievance, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Call for more people insight on boards | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/call-for-more-people-insight-on-boards-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 25, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #herts, #outsourcedhumanresources, #theboard, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Health & Safety Update | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/health-safety-update-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 26, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #Health&amp;Safety, #herts, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Presenteeism remains an entrenched feature of business culture. ](https://www.consensushr.com/presenteeism-remains-an-entrenched-feature-of-business-culture/)

**Published:** July 27, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #herts, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #presenteeism, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Greggs employee wins race harassment case | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/greggs-employee-wins-race-harassment-case-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 27, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #equalityact2010, #equalityanddiversity, #herts, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Productivity unaffected by four-day week | Consensus HR, Herts Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/productivity-unaffected-by-four-day-week-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 28, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #4dayweek, #herts, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Former Barclays director loses employment lawsuit | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/former-barclays-director-loses-employment-lawsuit-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 31, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #sexual harassment, #sexualharassment, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [World Mental Health Day 2025 – Managers & HR’s Role in Supporting Workplace Wellbeing](https://www.consensushr.com/world-mental-health-day-2025-managers-hrs-role-in-supporting-workplace-wellbeing/)

**Published:** October 9, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #consensus hr, #worldhealthday, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Did You Know? Day-One Flexible Working Rights Now a Legal Requirement for UK Employers](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-day-one-flexible-working-rights-now-a-legal-requirement-for-uk-employers/)

**Published:** October 8, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety, Newsletter, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #consensus hr, #flexibleworking, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Monthly HR blog Newsletter – September 2025 | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/monthly-hr-blog-newsletter-september-2025-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** October 7, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Newsletter

**Tags:** #consensushr, #employmentlaw, #HRDept, #Newsletter, bedfordshire, Business, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [National Work Life Week 2025: How HR Can Help Businesses Balance Success and Wellbeing](https://www.consensushr.com/national-work-life-week-2025-how-hr-can-help-businesses-balance-success-and-wellbeing/)

**Published:** October 16, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Health &amp; Safety, Newsletter

**Tags:** #bedfordbusiness, #consensus hr, #Health&amp;Safety, #Hertfordshirebusiness, #wellbeing, #worklifebalance, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [World Teachers’ Day – 5th October: Lessons for the Workplace | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/world-teachers-day-5th-october-lessons-for-the-workplace-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** October 2, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #consensushr, #HRDept, #WorldTeachersDay, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME

---

### [Did You Know? Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Rules SMEs Must Follow](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-statutory-sick-pay-ssp-rules-smes-must-follow/)

**Published:** October 1, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety, Payrol

**Tags:** #HRDept, #ssp, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Preparing for Employment Law Changes: Why SMEs Need Proactive HR Support](https://www.consensushr.com/preparing-for-employment-law-changes-why-smes-need-proactive-hr-support/)

**Published:** September 30, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #employmentlaw, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Monthly HR blog Newsletter – July 2023 | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/monthly-hr-blog-newsletter-july-2023-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 31, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Newsletter

**Tags:** #monthlyblognewsletter, #monthlyHRNewsletter, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Workplace Banter or Bullying? | Update from Consensus HR | Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/workplace-banter-or-bullying-update-from-consensus-hr-herts/)

**Published:** August 1, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Performance Management

**Tags:** #banter, #herts, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #workplacebanter, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [NatWest exec sacked after cancer surgery wins pay-out. | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/natwest-exec-sacked-after-cancer-surgery-wins-pay-out-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 2, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #discrimination, #equalityact2010, #equalityanddiversity, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #unfairdismissal, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [UK’s youngest workers face a challenging economic future. | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/uks-youngest-workers-face-a-challenging-economic-future-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 2, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #smallbusiness, #youngpeople, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Employment Law Newsletter August 2023 | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/employment-law-newsletter-august-2023-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 7, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Newsletter

**Tags:** #beds, #employmentlaw, #herts, #Newsletter, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Fines to increase for employers failing to check for illegal migrants | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/fines-to-increase-for-employers-failing-to-check-for-illegal-migrants-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 7, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #BusinessOwners, #employmentlaw, #herts, #illegalimmigrants, #outsourcedhumanresources, #recruiting, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Recruitment, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Data breach identifies thousands of PSNI officers | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/data-breach-identifies-thousands-of-psni-officers-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 9, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook

**Tags:** #databreach, #GDPR, #herts, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #PSNI, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Delivery riders arrested in clampdown on illegal workers | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/delivery-riders-arrested-in-clampdown-on-illegal-workers-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 10, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #herts, #illegalimmigrants, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [ITV daytime show employees allege toxic culture. | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/itv-daytime-show-employees-allege-toxic-culture-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 10, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #bullying, #culture, #equalityact2010, #equalityanddiversity, #harassment, #herts, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Ensure you are working safely at height | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/ensure-you-are-working-safely-at-height-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 11, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Health &amp; Safety, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #Health&amp;Safety, #herts, #outsourcedHR, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #stevenage, #workingatheights, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME

---

### [Hand-held power tools video | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/hand-held-power-tools-video-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 14, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #Health&amp;Safety, #herts, #hse, #powertools, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [UK employers’ resort to counteroffers to retain staff, survey says | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/uk-employers-resort-to-counteroffers-to-retain-staff-survey-says-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 15, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Performance Management, Recruitment, Rewards &amp; Benefits

**Tags:** #beds, #herts, #outsourcing, #retention, Business, Business Owners, employees, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Protecting loneworkers | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/protecting-loneworkers-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 17, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #Health&amp;Safety, #herts, #lone working, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Aldi to hire over 1,700 workers in UK expansion. | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/aldi-to-hire-over-1700-workers-in-uk-expansion-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 18, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #aldi, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Recruitment, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [VR brings new dynamic to workplace training | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/vr-brings-new-dynamic-to-workplace-training-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 21, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #beds, #IT, #outsourcing, #VR, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Flexible Working - Are you ready? | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/flexible-working-are-you-ready-consensus-hr/)

**Published:** August 21, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Payrol, Recruitment, Rewards &amp; Benefits

**Tags:** #flexibleworking, #herffordshire, #outsourcing, #smallbusiness, Business, Business Owners, employment law, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [CBI closing offices worldwide | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/cbi-closing-offices-worldwide-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 22, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #CBI, #outsourcing, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [SMEs could hire 3.5m workers this quarter. | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/smes-could-hire-3-5m-workers-this-quarter-consensus-hr-herts/)

**Published:** August 22, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #herts, #outsourcing, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Recruitment, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [PWC partners take pay cut to invest £100m in AI | Consensus HR](https://www.consensushr.com/pwc-partners-take-pay-cut-to-invest-100m-in-ai-consensus-hr/)

**Published:** August 23, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Handbook

**Tags:** #AI, #beds, #outsourcedhumanresources, #PWC #outsourcedHR, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [NatWest under fire for Rose pay-out | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/natwest-under-fire-for-rose-pay-out-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 24, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #dismissal, #herts, #natwest, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, Disciplinary, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Pay deals in UK cool for first time this year, easing inflation fears. | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/pay-deals-in-uk-cool-for-first-time-this-year-easing-inflation-fears-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 24, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Rewards &amp; Benefits

**Tags:** #benefits, #outsourcing, #payrise, #payroll, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Office appeal is needed amid remote work spike | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/office-appeal-is-needed-amid-remote-work-spike-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 29, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #herts, #outsourcing, #remoteworking, #workingfromhome, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Accountancy firms return to in-person interviews | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/accountancy-firms-return-to-in-person-interviews-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 29, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #outsourcing, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Recruitment, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Wilko administrators urged to consider bids that save jobs | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/wilko-administrators-urged-to-consider-bids-that-save-jobs-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 30, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #wilko, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Amazon chief warns staff about remote working. | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/amazon-chief-warns-staff-about-remote-working-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 30, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, General, Payrol, Recruitment, Rewards &amp; Benefits

**Tags:** #amazon, #outsourcedhumanresources, #remote working, #stevenge, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourced hr, SME, SME's

---

### [Government to bring back EU-derived law on equal pay months after scrapping it | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/government-to-bring-back-eu-derived-law-on-equal-pay/)

**Published:** August 31, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Payrol

**Tags:** #employmentlaw, #equalityact2010, #equalityanddiversity, #EuropeanUnion, #payroll, bedfordshire, brexit, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Monthly HR blog Newsletter – August 2023 | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/monthly-hr-blog-newsletter-august-2023/)

**Published:** August 31, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety, Recruitment, Redundancy

**Tags:** #consensushr, #monthlyHRblog, #monthlyHRNewsletter, #Newsletter, #outsourcing, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [HSBC orders UK staff back to the office for three days a week | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/hsbc-orders-staff-back-to-the-office-for-three-days-a-week/)

**Published:** September 1, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, General

**Tags:** #hybridworking, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Hundreds of council staff are 'working from the beach' | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/hundreds-of-council-staff-are-working-from-the-beach-consensus/)

**Published:** September 4, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #outsourcing, #workingfromhome, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Jobcentre services are failing jobseekers, think-tank says | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/jobcentre-services-are-failing-jobseekers-think-tank-says-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** September 5, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #jobcentre, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Mentally ill to be told to work from home in benefits shake-up. | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/mentally-ill-to-be-told-to-work-from-home-in-benefits-shake-up/)

**Published:** September 6, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety, Performance Management, Recruitment

**Tags:** #employeehealth, #Health&amp;Safety, #mentallyill, #outsourcing, #workingfromhome, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Latest construction campaign to prevent ill health from moving and handling materials - Consensus HR](https://www.consensushr.com/latest-construction-campaign-to-prevent-ill-health-from-moving-and-handling-materials-consensus-hr/)

**Published:** September 7, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #construction, #Health&amp;Safety, #ill health, #prevention, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Young workers prioritise diversity initiatives | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/young-workers-prioritise-diversity-initiatives-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** September 7, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, General, Investigations, Recruitment, Redundancy, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #equality, #equalityact2010, #GenZ, #outsourcing, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage, Training

---

### [Jobs market starts to cool | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/jobs-market-starts-to-cool-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** September 8, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #jobsmarket, #outsourcing, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Recruitment, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Female surgeons sexually assaulted while operating | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/female-surgeons-sexually-assaulted-while-operating-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** September 12, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General, Investigations

**Tags:** #bbc, #NHS, #outsourcing, #sexual harassment, bedford, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Wages outstrip inflation for the first time in over a year | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/wages-outstrip-inflation-for-the-first-time-in-over-a-year-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** September 13, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Payrol

**Tags:** #outsourcing, #payroll, #wages, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [New report warns of costly impact of illness on UK economy | Consensus HR- Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/new-report-warns-of-costly-impact-of-illness-on-uk-economy-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** September 14, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** @sg1, #Health&amp;Safety, #illness, #outsourcing, #sickness, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Home office plans to impose strict vetting on diversity training courses | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/home-office-plans-to-impose-strict-vetting-on-diversity-training-courses/)

**Published:** September 15, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #diversity, #equalityact2010, #equalityanddiversity, #outsourcing, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [BP to review personal relationships following Looney departure | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/bp-to-review-personal-relationships-following-looney-departure-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** September 18, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, General

**Tags:** #bp, #consensushr, #outsourcing, #personalrelationships, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Employers are seeing an increase in staff being off sick | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/employers-are-seeing-an-increase-in-staff-being-off-sick-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** September 19, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #outsourcing, absence, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Union calls for answers over Wilko pension deficit | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/union-calls-for-answers-over-wilko-pension-deficit-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** September 20, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Redundancy

**Tags:** @sg1, #outsourcing, #pensions, #redundancy, #wilko, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [From automation to job creation: UK firms embrace AI and robotics | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/from-automation-to-job-creation-uk-firms-embrace-ai-and-robotics-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** September 21, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #AI, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcing, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [New coalition aims to shatter glass ceilings in the construction industry | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/new-coalition-aims-to-shatter-glass-ceilings-in-the-construction-industry-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** September 22, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #diversity, #equality, #equalityact2010, #equalityanddiversity, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcing, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Take action now and make a positive impact | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/take-action-now-and-make-a-positive-impact-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** September 22, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #diversity, #hse, #outsourcing, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [UK office attendance at 40% as workers embrace flexibility | Consensus HR – Herts Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/uk-office-attendance-at-40-as-workers-embrace-flexibility-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** September 25, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #flexibleworking, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #hybridworking, #outsourcing, #pandemic, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [FCA proposes new diversity and misconduct rules | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/fca-proposes-new-diversity-and-misconduct-rules-consensus-hr/)

**Published:** September 26, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General, Recruitment, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #equalityact2010, #equalityanddiversity, #FSA, #outsourcing, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [New employment laws: update - 2023 /24 | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/new-employment-laws-update-2023-24-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** September 26, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #employmentlaw, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcing, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Therapy sessions start for long-term sick | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/therapy-sessions-start-for-long-term-sick-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** September 27, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #hertfordshirebusinesses, #longermsick, #outsourcing, #sickness, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [REC survey: UK businesses remain positive about hiring & investment | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/rec-survey-uk-businesses-remain-positive-about-hiring-investment-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** September 28, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcing, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Managing the risk of working from height | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/managing-the-risk-of-working-from-height-consensus/)

**Published:** September 28, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #Health&amp;Safety, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcing, #workingatheights, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Monthly HR blog Newsletter – September 2023 | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/monthly-hr-blog-newsletter-september-2023/)

**Published:** October 2, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Newsletter

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #consensushr, #Health&amp;Safety, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #HRNewsletter, #networkinbeds, #september2023, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Hunt sets out plan to shrink civil service | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/hunt-sets-out-plan-to-shrink-civil-service-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** October 3, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Recruitment, Redundancy

**Tags:** #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcing, #redundancy, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [UK migration advisers call for tighter foreign worker rules | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/uk-migration-advisers-call-for-consensus-hr-herts/)

**Published:** October 4, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** @sg1, #consensushr, #foreign workers, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #networkinbeds, #outsourcing, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Recruitment, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Employers must account for overtime in holiday pay calculations | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/employers-must-account-for-overtime-in-holiday-pay-calculations-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** October 5, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Payrol

**Tags:** #employment rights Act, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedhumanresources, #payroll, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, employment law, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Acas says companies should provide menopause awareness training for managers. | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/acas-says-companies-should-provide-menopause-awareness-training/)

**Published:** October 9, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #consensus hr, #employmentlaw, #hertfordshirebusinesses, bedfordshire, Business, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, menopause, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Rayner says workers will get rights from day one under Labour | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds.](https://www.consensushr.com/rayner-says-workers-will-get-rights-from-day-one-under-labour-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** October 9, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #consensus hr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedhumanresources, #workers, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Lidl worker awarded £50,000 in sexual harassment case | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds.](https://www.consensushr.com/lidl-worker-awarded-50000-in-sexual-harassment-case-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** October 10, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General, Handbook

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcing, #sexual harassment, #sexualharassment, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Vacancies fall for first time in three years. | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/vacancies-fall-for-first-time-in-three-years-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** October 11, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #employment, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcing, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Recruitment, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Lights, camera, take action for World Mental Health Day | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/lights-camera-take-action-for-world-mental-health-day-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** October 12, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #hertfordshirebusinesses, #worldmentalhealthday, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Between the 9 and 15 October 2023, Baby Loss Awareness Week is marked.](https://www.consensushr.com/9th-to-the-15th-october-2023-baby-loss-awareness-week/)

**Published:** October 12, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #baby, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedhumanresources, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, employment law, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Bad management is driving workers to quit | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/bad-management-is-driving-workers-to-quit-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** October 16, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #poormanagement, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Management, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Sexism in the City inquiry begins | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/sexism-in-the-city-inquiry-begins-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** October 17, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedhumanresources, #sexinthecity, #sexual harassment, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Tax office staff to be paid more in three-day week trial | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/tax-office-staff-to-be-paid-more-in-three-day-week-trial-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** October 18, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, General, Payrol

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #hybridworking, #outsourcing, #taxoffice, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [HSBC blocks staff from texting on work phones | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/hsbc-blocks-staff-from-texting-on-work-phones-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** October 19, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #mobile phones, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #technology, #texting, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [COSSH and Workplace Facilities | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/cossh-and-workplace-facilities-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** October 19, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #COSHH, #Health&amp;Safety, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcing, #WORKPlace facilities, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Small businesses struggle to compete for talent | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/small-businesses-struggle-to-compete-for-talent-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** October 20, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #talent, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Recruitment, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [NHS staff granted 'safe space' powers to speak out about mistakes | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/nhs-staff-granted-safe-space-powers-to-speak-out-about-mistakes-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** October 23, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #mistakes, #NHS, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #safe space, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Getting ready for the clocks to go back | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/getting-ready-for-the-clocks-to-go-back-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** October 24, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #changing of clocks, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [More workers quit over climate | Consensus HR – Herts](https://www.consensushr.com/more-workers-quit-over-climate-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** October 24, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #climate change, #employee retention, #employeeengagement, #environment, #outsourcedhumanresources, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Banker bonus cap to be scrapped | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/banker-bonus-cap-to-be-scrapped-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** October 25, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, General, Performance Management, Rewards &amp; Benefits

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedhumanresources, #rewards, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Income inequality narrows as minimum wage rises | Consensus HR | Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/income-inequality-narrows-as-minimum-wage-rises-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** November 2, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Payrol

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensus hr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedhumanresources, #payroll, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Former male 'period dignity officer' settles discrimination case | Consensus HR | Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/former-male-period-dignity-officer-settles-discrimination-case-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** October 26, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General, Investigations, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #discrimination, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #sexual discrimination, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Councils told not to adopt four-day working weeks | Consensus HR | Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/councils-told-not-to-adopt-four-day-working-weeks-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** October 27, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #4 day working week, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #councils, #flexibleworking, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #hybridworking, #outsourcedhumanresources, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [87% of staff mix WFH with childcare | Consensus HR | Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/87-of-staff-mix-wfh-with-childcare-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** October 30, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedhumanresources, #workingfromhome, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Monthly HR blog Newsletter – October 2023 | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/monthly-hr-blog-newsletter-october-2023-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** October 30, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety, Newsletter, Performance Management, Recruitment, Rewards &amp; Benefits

**Tags:** #Bedfordshire, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #herffordshire, #HR Herts, #hr newsletter, #HRblog, #outsourcedHR, #outsourcedhumanresources, #stevenage, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME

---

### [Apprenticeship starts fall 31% | Consensus HR | Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/apprenticeship-starts-fall-31-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** October 31, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #apprenticeships, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #ousourcedHR, #outsourcedhumanresources, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Government plans to wipe criminal records of offenders to aid employment | Consensus HR | Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/government-plans-to-wipe-criminal-records-of-offenders-to-aid-employment-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** November 1, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #criminal records, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #offenders, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Preventing work-related stress: the leading cause of illness at work | Consensus HR | Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/preventing-work-related-stress-the-leading-cause-of-illness-at-work-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** November 2, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #Health&amp;Safety, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #hse, #stress, #stressatwork, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Musk tells Sunak that AI will mean people no longer need to work | Consensus HR | Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/musk-tells-sunak-that-ai-will-mean-people-no-longer-need-to-work-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** November 3, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #AI, #artificialintelligence, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #bletchley park, #consenushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedhumanresources, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Newly qualified teachers leaving UK for higher pay abroad | Consensus HR | Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/newly-qualified-teachers-leaving-uk-for-higher-pay-abroad-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** November 6, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #newly qualified, #outsourcedhumanresources, #teachers, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Recruitment, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Employment Law Newsletter November 2023 | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/employment-law-newsletter-november-2023-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** November 6, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Newsletter

**Tags:** #ACAS, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedhumanresources, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, employment law, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [UK to legislate for minimum service levels during rail strikes | Consensus HR | Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/uk-to-legislate-for-minimum-service-levels-during-rail-strikes-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** November 7, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #rail strikes, #railways, #striking, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Early years specialist awarded £800k pay-out following unfair treatment | Consensus HR | Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/early-years-specialist-awarded-800k-pay-out-following-unfair-treatment-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** November 8, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General, Investigations, Recruitment, Redundancy

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #equality, #equalityact2010, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #unfairdismissal, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, employment law, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Teen wins victimisation case after sexual harassment | Consensus HR | Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/teen-wins-victimisation-case-after-sexual-harassment-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** November 9, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #sexual harassment, #sexualharassment, #stevea, bedford, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Online pharmacy accused of making it too easy to get sick notes | Consensus HR | Herts, Beds.](https://www.consensushr.com/online-pharmacy-accused-of-making-it-too-easy-to-get-sick-notes-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** November 13, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #HRAdvice, #outsourcedhumanresources, #sickness, absence, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Whistleblower reports to HMRC surge by 47% | Consensus HR | Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/whistleblower-reports-to-hmrc-surge-by-47-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** November 14, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #FurloughFraud, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedhumanresources, #pandemic, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, employment law, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [McDonald's has fired 18 workers since a BBC investigation | Consensus HR | Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/mcdonalds-has-fired-18-workers-since-a-bbc-investigation-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** November 14, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #mcdonalds, #misconduct, #outsourcedhumanresources, #sexual harassment, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Small Business Saturday - Thursday 7th December - 10am - 12pm](https://www.consensushr.com/small-business-saturday-thursday-7th-december-10am-12pm/)

**Published:** November 16, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #BusinessOwners, #smallbusiness, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Festive HR Issues | Guidance from Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/festive-hr-issues-guidance-from-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** November 20, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #christmas, #consensushr, #festiveissues, #hertfordshirebusinesses, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [International Week of Happiness at Work – Why It Matters for SMEs | Consensus HR](https://www.consensushr.com/international-week-of-happiness-at-work-why-it-matters-for-smes-consensus-hr/)

**Published:** September 24, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety, Newsletter, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #internationalweekofhappiness, Business, Business Owners, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Disability Discrimination Claims on the Rise: Why SMEs Must Strengthen HR Policies | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/disability-discrimination-claims-on-the-rise-why-smes-must-strengthen-hr-policies-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** September 17, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #discrimination, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Company fined £500,000 after forklift truck death](https://www.consensushr.com/company-fined-500000-after-forklift-truck-death/)

**Published:** November 20, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #forklift truck, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [AI ‘hit squad’ to cut size of UK civil service | Consensus HR Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/ai-hit-squad-to-cut-size-of-uk-civil-service-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** November 21, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #AI, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensus hr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedhumanresources, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [UK's highest court rules Deliveroo riders are not employees |Consensus HR Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/uks-highest-court-rules-deliveroo-riders-are-not-employees-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** November 22, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #employed, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedhumanresources, #selfemployed, #workingstatus, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Fabulously Festive Horror Stories | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/fabulously-festive-horror-stories-and-a-little-elf-safety/)

**Published:** November 27, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety, Investigations, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #christmas, #newyear2023, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Proposed rates of SSP and family friendly leave announced | Consensus HR | Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/proposed-rates-of-ssp-and-family-friendly-leave-announced-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** November 29, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Payrol

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #familyfriendly, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedhumanresources, #payroll, #ssp, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Award of Excellence - Finest HR Consultants 2023 | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/award-of-excellence-finest-hr-consultants-2023-consensus-hr/)

**Published:** November 29, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #businessaward, #BusinessOwners, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedhumanresources, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Phillips v Aneurin Bevan University Local Health Board | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/phillips-v-aneurin-bevan-university-local-health-board-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** November 30, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #herrtfordshire, #outsourcedhumanresources, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, employment law, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Cold weather working: Helping workers stay safe and warm | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/cold-weather-working-helping-workers-stay-safe-and-warm-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** November 30, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #hertfordsire, #outsourcedhumanresources, #winter, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Monthly HR blog Newsletter – November 2023 | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/monthly-hr-blog-newsletter-november-2023-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** December 4, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General, Newsletter

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #HRNewsletter, #outsourcedhumanresources, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Major shift in sexual harassment laws | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/major-shift-in-sexual-harassment-laws-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** December 5, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedhumanresources, #sexual harassment, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, employment law, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Government issues draft guidance on working with AI | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/government-issues-draft-guidance-on-working-with-ai-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** December 6, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #AI, #artificialintelligence, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Elf and Safety festive fun | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds,](https://www.consensushr.com/elf-and-safety-festive-fun-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** December 11, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #christmas, #consensushr, #Health&amp;Safety, #hertfordshirebusinesses, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Increase in minimum salary needed - skilled worker visas | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/increase-in-minimum-salary-needed-skilled-worker-visas-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** December 12, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Payrol

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #minimumwage, #outsourcedhumanresources, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Shanks v Lothian Health Board - Unfair dismissal: Reasonable dismissal - Consensus HR | Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/shanks-v-lothian-health-board-unfair-dismissal-reasonable-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** December 13, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General, Investigations, Performance Management, Recruitment, Redundancy

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #em;l, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedhumanresources, #reasonableness, #unfairdismissal, bedfordshire, Business, employment law, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [New legislation confirms flexible working application as a day one right | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/new-legislation-confirms-flexible-working-application-as-a-day-one-right-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** December 14, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Handbook

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #dayone, #flexibleworking, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedhumanresources, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Extended redundancy protection for maternity, adoption or shared parental leave | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/extended-redundancy-protection-for-maternity-adoption-or-shared-parental-leave-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** December 18, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Redundancy

**Tags:** #adoption, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #employmentlaw, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #maternity, #outsourcedhumanresources, #redundancy, #sharedparentalleave, bedfordshire, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Code of practice proposed to help with fair distribution of tips | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/code-of-practice-proposed-to-help-with-fair-distribution-of-tips-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** December 19, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedhumanresources, #tips, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Did You Know HR UK? NDA Ban, Staff Retention Risks & Key Employment Law Updates | Consensus HR Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-hr-uk-nda-ban-staff-retention-risks-key-employment-law-updates-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** September 25, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Newsletter

**Tags:** #HRDept, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Draft legislation will bring the Carer’s Leave Act into force in 2024 | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/draft-legislation-will-bring-the-carers-leave-act-into-force-in-2024-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** December 19, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, employment law, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Happy New Year 2024 - Outsourced HR.](https://www.consensushr.com/happy-new-year-2024-outsourced-hr/)

**Published:** January 2, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Investigations, Performance Management

**Tags:** #2024, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #networkinbeds, #outsourcedhumanresources, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Round-up of all the legal changes in January 2024 | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/round-up-of-all-the-legal-changes-in-january-2024-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** January 3, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @sg1, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #legalchanges, #networkinbeds, #outsourcedhumanresources, bedfordshire, Business, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Monthly HR blog Newsletter – December 2023 | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/monthly-hr-blog-newsletter-december-2023-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** January 3, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General, Newsletter

**Tags:** #consensus hr, #consensushr, #HR Herts, #hr newsletter, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Government amends Equality Act to ensure rights continue | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/government-amends-equality-act-to-ensure-rights-continue-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** January 5, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensushr, #equalityact2010, #equalityanddiversity, #hertfordshirebusinesses, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Businesses believe that hybrid working is here to stay |Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/businesses-believe-that-hybrid-working-is-here-to-stay-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** January 8, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusiness, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #hybridworking, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [FTSE 100 CEOs earned median UK worker’s annual pay in three days |Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/ftse-100-ceos-earned-median-uk-workers-annual-pay-in-three-days-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** January 9, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Payrol

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusiness, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedhumanresources, #payreview, bedfordshire, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Pay, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Government publishes draft paternity leave regulations | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/government-publishes-draft-paternity-leave-regulations-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** January 15, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusiness, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #paternity, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, employment law, hertfordshire, HR, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [£309,867.86 - Borg-Neal v Lloyds Banking Group - Unfair dismissal: Band of reasonable responses | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/309867-86-borg-neal-v-lloyds-banking-group-unfair-dismissal-band-of-reasonable-responses-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** January 16, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Investigations, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusiness, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #herts, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #reasonableness, Business, Business Owners, employment law, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Employment Law Updates - 2024 | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/employment-law-updates-2024-consensus-hr/)

**Published:** January 22, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Investigations, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** @sg1, #bedfordshirebusiness, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [UK judge rules against FCA manager who wanted to work from home | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/uk-judge-rules-against-fca-manager-who-wanted-to-work-from-home-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** January 23, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusiness, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #flexibleworking, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #herts, #hybridworking, #outo, #stevenge, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Winner of Award of Excellence 2024 | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/winner-of-award-of-excellence-2024-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** January 24, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #award, #bedfordh, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #excellence, #Hertfordshire, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #HR Herts, #HRAdvice, #hraward, #HRblog, #hrconsultant, #HRHertford, #HRLetchworth, #HRNews, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedHR, #outsourcedhumanresources, #stevenage

---

### [Lone working: protect those working alone | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/lone-working-protect-those-working-alone-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** January 25, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusiness, #Health&amp;Safety, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #lone working, #outsourcedhumanresources, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [HMRC asks for comments on IR35 | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/hmrc-asks-for-comments-on-ir35-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** January 29, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Payrol

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusiness, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #hwerf, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Ir35, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Monthly HR blog Newsletter – January 2024 | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/monthly-hr-blog-newsletter-january-2024-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** January 30, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Newsletter

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusiness, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #HRNewsletter, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Keep people safe from future dangers of asbestos | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/keep-people-safe-from-future-dangers-of-asbestos-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** January 31, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #asbestos, #bedfordshirebusiness, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #Health&amp;Safety, #herrtfordshire, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [NHS anaesthetist fell asleep on the job | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/nhs-anaesthetist-fell-asleep-on-the-job-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** February 1, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Health &amp; Safety, Investigations

**Tags:** #consensus hr, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #misconduct, #NHS, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Dotting the I's and Crossing the T's | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/dotting-the-is-and-crossing-the-ts/)

**Published:** February 5, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusiness, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Proposal to bring back fees in Employment Tribunals and the EAT | Consensus HR – Herts Beds:](https://www.consensushr.com/proposal-to-bring-back-fees-in-employment-tribunals-and-the-eat-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** February 6, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusiness, #employmenttribunal;, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #HR Herts, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Determining an Individuals Employment Status | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/determining-an-individuals-employment-status-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** February 7, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #employmentstatus, #herrtfordshire, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Britain has a bigger but sicker workforce than previously thought | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/britain-has-a-bigger-but-sicker-workforce-than-previously-thought-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** February 12, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusiness, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #sickness, absence, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Employment Law Newsletter February 2024 | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/employment-law-newsletter-february-2024-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** February 14, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General, Newsletter

**Tags:** #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #PWC #outsourcedHR, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Pay settlements set to fall for rest of 2024 | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/pay-settlements-set-to-fall-for-rest-of-2024-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** February 19, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Payrol

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusiness, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedhumanresources, #payroll, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourced hr, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Sullivan v Isle of Wight Council - Whistleblowing: Job applicants | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/sullivan-v-isle-of-wight-council-whistleblowing-job-applicants-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** February 20, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusiness, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #jobapplicants, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, #whistleblowing, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultants, HR Support, Recruitment, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Government takes action against ‘fire and rehire’ practices | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/government-takes-action-against-fire-and-rehire-practices-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** February 21, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Recruitment, Redundancy

**Tags:** #bedfordh, #consensushr, #Fire, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, #rehire, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Menopause symptoms can be considered a disability](https://www.consensushr.com/menopause-symptoms-can-be-considered-a-disability-and-employers-face-being-sued-if-they-do-not-make-reasonable-adjustments-a-watchdog-has-said-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** February 26, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General, Investigations

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusiness, #consensushr, #equalityact2010, #equalityanddiversity, #hertfordshirebusinesses, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, menopause, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Manual handling at work: guidance on the law | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/manual-handling-at-work-guidance-on-the-law-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** February 26, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusiness, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #Health&amp;Safety, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #manualhandling, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [More than 500 businesses fail to pay minimum wage | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/more-than-500-businesses-fail-to-pay-minimum-wage-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** February 27, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Payrol

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #minimumwage, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #payroll, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Steel v Spencer Road LLP - Clawback provisions: Restraint of trade | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/steel-v-spencer-road-llp-clawback-provisions-restraint-of-trade-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** February 28, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusiness, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, employment law, Employment Law Update, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Monthly HR blog Newsletter – March 2024 | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/monthly-hr-blog-newsletter-march-2024-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** March 4, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General, Newsletter

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #b, #bedfordshirebusiness, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #hr newsletter, #networkinbeds, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, 3h, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Poor mental health keeping more young people out of work | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/poor-mental-health-keeping-more-young-people-out-of-work-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** March 6, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusiness, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #Mental health, #outsourcedhumanresources, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Ayche v The Hop Box Ltd - Disability discrimination: Reasonable adjustment | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/ayche-v-the-hop-box-ltd-disability-discrimination-reasonable-adjustment-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** March 7, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusiness, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #discrimination, #equalityact2010, #hertfordshirebusinesses, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Spring budget 2024: Chancellor encourages more people into work | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/spring-budget-2024-chancellor-encourages-more-people-into-work-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** March 11, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusiness, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, #springbudget, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Gormley v City of York Council - Unfair dismissal: Reasonable investigation | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/gormley-v-city-of-york-council-unfair-dismissal-reasonable-investigation-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** March 12, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #unfairdismissal, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Workplace mental health service firm faces investigation | Consensus HR | Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/workplace-mental-health-service-firm-faces-investigation-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** March 13, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety, Investigations

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusiness, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #Mental health, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #welfare, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Salary inflation at the slowest recorded rate in nearly three years | Consensus HR | Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/salary-inflation-at-the-slowest-recorded-rate-in-nearly-three-years-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** March 18, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Performance Management, Recruitment, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #hrstrategy, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcing, #salaryinflation, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Recruitment, Small Business, SME's, stevenage

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### [Case Law Insight: ABC v Huntercombe (No. 12) Ltd – TUPE and Liability Transfer Clarified](https://www.consensushr.com/case-law-insight-abc-v-huntercombe-no-12-ltd-tupe-and-liability-transfer-clarified/)

**Published:** September 23, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General, Newsletter

**Tags:** #employmentlaw, Business, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [Employers can share staff data in a mental health emergency | Consensus HR | Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/employers-can-share-staff-data-in-a-mental-health-emergency-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** March 19, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #ico, #Mental health, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [UK falls down the rankings in Women in Work Index | Consensus HR | Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/uk-falls-down-the-rankings-in-women-in-work-index-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** March 20, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensushr, #equality, #equalityact2010, #equalityanddiversity, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Construction firm fined after worker dies from fall | Consensus HR - | Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/construction-firm-fined-after-worker-dies-from-fall-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** March 22, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusiness, #consensushr, #Health&amp;Safety, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Sick people leave workforce at record highs | Consensus HR | Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/sick-people-leave-workforce-at-record-highs-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** March 25, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #ConsenHR, #consensushr, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #sickness, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [March 2024 Employment Law Newsletter | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/march-2024-employment-law-newsletter/)

**Published:** March 26, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Newsletter

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusiness, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, employment law, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Hilton Foods Solutions Ltd v Wright - Parental leave: Detriment for seeking to take | Consensus HR | Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/hilton-foods-solutions-ltd-v-wright-parental-leave-detriment-for-seeking-to-take-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** March 28, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, employment law, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Monthly HR blog Newsletter – April 2024 | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/monthly-hr-blog-newsletter-april-2024-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** April 2, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Newsletter

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, Business, Business Owners, employment law, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [More companies offer staff free testing for ADHD | Consensus HR | Herts, Beds ](https://www.consensushr.com/more-companies-offer-staff-free-testing-for-adhd-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** April 3, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusiness, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #equality, #equalityact2010, #equalityanddiversity, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #networkinbeds, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [New legislation on flexible working becomes law tomorrow – 6th April 2024 |Consensus HR | Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/new-legislation-on-flexible-working-becomes-law-tomorrow-6th-april-2024-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** April 5, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensushr, #flexibleworking, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #networkinbeds, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [April is Stress Awareness Month: tackle stress in the workplace with five steps in five weeks | Consensus HR | Herts, Beds, UK](https://www.consensushr.com/april-is-stress-awareness-month-tackle-stress-in-the-workplace-with-five-steps-in-five-weeks-consensus-hr-herts-beds-uk/)

**Published:** April 8, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusiness, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, #stress, #stressatwork, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Deutsche Bank to provide menopause pods in London office | Consensus HR | Herts, Beds, UK](https://www.consensushr.com/deutsche-bank-to-provide-menopause-pods-in-london-office-consensus-hr-herts-beds-uk/)

**Published:** April 9, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #employmentlaw, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, menopause, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Butt v Airedale NHS Foundation Trust | Consensus HR | Herts Beds, UK](https://www.consensushr.com/butt-v-airedale-nhs-foundation-trust-consensus-hr-herts-beds-uk/)

**Published:** April 10, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #caselaw, #hertfordshirebusinesses, Business, Business Owners, employment law, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [When Workplace Banter Becomes Bullying | Consensus HR in Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/when-workplace-banter-becomes-bullying-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** April 15, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #bullying, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Stress Awareness Month | Consensus HR in Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/stress-awareness-month-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** April 16, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusiness, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #Health&amp;Safety, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, #stress, #stressatwork, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Philip v Working Partners Limited & Harpercollins Publishers LLC - Status](https://www.consensushr.com/philip-v-working-partners-limited-harpercollins-publishers-llc-status/)

**Published:** April 17, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensushr, #employmentlaw, #hertfordshirebusinesses, bedford, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Top Five HR Tips | Consensus HR in Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/top-five-hr-tips-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** April 22, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #hrtips, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourced hr, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [TUC calls for AI to be regulated in the workplace – Consensus HR in Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/tuc-calls-for-ai-to-be-regulated-in-the-workplace-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** April 23, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #AI, #artificialintelligence, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Low Pay Commission starts work on recommendation for 2025 minimum wage | Consensus HR in Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/low-pay-commission-starts-work-on-recommendation-for-2025-minimum-wage-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** April 24, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Payrol

**Tags:** #2025, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #minimumwage, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #PWC #outsourcedHR, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Why Your Business Needs Employment Contracts. | Consensus HR in Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/why-your-business-needs-employment-contracts-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** April 29, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensushr, #em;, #employeecontracts, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Make sure you have the right workplace facilities available | Consensus HR in Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/make-sure-you-have-the-right-workplace-facilities-available-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** April 30, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensushr, #Health&amp;Safety, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcing, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Doffou v Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Limited - Gross misconduct | Consensus HR in Herts Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/doffou-v-sainsburys-supermarkets-limited-gross-misconduct-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** May 1, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusiness, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #employmentlaw, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Monthly HR blog Newsletter – May 2024 | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/monthly-hr-blog-newsletter-may-2024-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** May 7, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Newsletter

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #HRNewsletter, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, employment law, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Updates to RIDDOR guidance | Consensus HR in Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/updates-to-riddor-guidance-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** May 8, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusiness, #consensushr, #Health&amp;Safety, #networkinbeds, ¢hertfordshire, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Employment Tribunal: The Potential Cost to Your Business | Consensus HR in Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/employment-tribunal-the-potential-cost-to-your-business-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** May 13, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #employmenttribunal;, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #networkinbeds, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Failing to follow Code of Practice could cost employers at tribunals | Consensus HR in Herts, Beds.](https://www.consensushr.com/failing-to-follow-code-of-practice-could-cost-employers-at-tribunals-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** May 14, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #codeofpractice, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Licensing laws to be relaxed during Euro 2024 | Consensus HR in Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/licensing-laws-to-be-relaxed-during-euro-2024-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** May 15, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensushr, #euro2024, #football, #networkinbeds, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Supporting Staff Well-Being on World Suicide Prevention Day – 10 September | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/supporting-staff-well-being-on-world-suicide-prevention-day-10-september-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** September 10, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #suicide, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [Did You Know? Statutory Redundancy Pay in the UK | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-statutory-redundancy-pay-in-the-uk-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** September 18, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Redundancy

**Tags:** #consensushr, #redundancy, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [Workplace Wellbeing: Boost Retention, Productivity & Reduce Absence | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/workplace-wellbeing-boost-retention-productivity-reduce-absence-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** September 16, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety, Newsletter

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [Take the Pain Out of People Management: Why SMEs Without HR Should Turn to Consensus HR](https://www.consensushr.com/take-the-pain-out-of-people-management-why-smes-without-hr-should-turn-to-consensus-hr/)

**Published:** September 9, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety, Investigations, Newsletter, Payrol, Performance Management, Recruitment, Redundancy, Rewards &amp; Benefits, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [🐾 International Dog Day 2025 – Celebrating Our Canine Companions | Consensus HR, Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/🐾-international-dog-day-26th-august-celebrating-our-canine-companions-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 28, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #Dogs, #InternationalDogDay, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [Did You Know? | Flexible Working in 2025 – Day-One Right, Employment Law Updates & HR Support | Consensus HR – Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-flexible-working-in-2025-day-one-right-employment-law-updates-hr-support-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** September 4, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #flexibleworking, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [Consensus HR Welcomes ACAS AI Innovation to Prevent Workplace Conflict | HR & Employment Law Insights](https://www.consensushr.com/consensus-hr-welcomes-acas-ai-innovation-to-prevent-workplace-conflict-hr-employment-law-insights/)

**Published:** September 2, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #AI, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [“HR & Line Management Is Not Easy: Myths vs Reality | HR Insights by Matthew Pinto-Chilcott”](https://www.consensushr.com/hr-line-management-is-not-easy-myths-vs-reality-hr-insights-by-matthew-pinto-chilcott/)

**Published:** August 26, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Health &amp; Safety, Investigations, Newsletter, Payrol, Performance Management, Recruitment

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [7 Reasons to hire professional HR services. Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/7-reasons-to-hire-professional-hr-services-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** May 20, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety, Investigations, Performance Management, Recruitment, Redundancy, Rewards &amp; Benefits, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #Hertfordshire, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #networkinbeds, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedHR, #outsourcing, #professionalservices, #stevenage, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME

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### [Matthews v CGI IT UK Ltd - Procedural Fairness and Unfair Dismissal - | Consensus HR in Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/matthews-v-cgi-it-uk-ltd-procedural-fairness-and-unfair-dismissal-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** May 21, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusiness, #consensushr, #employmentlaw, #hertfordshirebusinesses, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Workers are increasingly staying put in their current jobs | Consensus HR in Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/workers-are-increasingly-staying-put-in-their-current-jobs-coansensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** May 22, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Recruitment, Redundancy

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Understanding Sexual Harassment at Work | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/understanding-sexual-harassment-at-work-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** May 27, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusiness, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, #sexual discrimination, #sexual harassment, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Muir v AstraZeneca UK Ltd - Discrimination: Disability | Consensus HR in Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/muir-v-astrazeneca-uk-ltd-discrimination-disability-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** May 28, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #caselaw, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #equalityact2010, #equalityanddiversity, #hertfordshirebusinesses, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [What could the July general election mean for employment law? | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds.](https://www.consensushr.com/what-could-the-july-general-election-mean-for-employment-law-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** May 29, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #generalelection, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #networkinbeds, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Social Media and the Recruitment Process | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/social-media-and-the-recruitment-process-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** June 3, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #consensus hr, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, #socialmedia, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Make sure you are prepared when an inspector calls.| Consensus HR in Herts, Beds.](https://www.consensushr.com/make-sure-you-are-prepared-when-an-inspector-calls-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** June 4, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusiness, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #Health&amp;Safety, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #hse, #inspector, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Employment Reforms Consultation UK | Consensus HR in Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/employment-reforms-consultation-uk-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** June 5, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Monthly HR blog Newsletter – June 2024 | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/monthly-hr-blog-newsletter-june-2024-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** June 7, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General, Newsletter

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusiness, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #HRNewsletter, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Retaining Personnel Files | Consensus HR | Herts, Beds,](https://www.consensushr.com/retaining-personnel-files-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** June 10, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusiness, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #HR Herts, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #personnelfiles, #stevenge, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [The new "Fire and Re-hire" Code of Practice | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/the-new-fire-and-re-hire-code-of-practice-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** June 11, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #fireandrehire, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedHR, #outsourcedhumanresources, #stevenage, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME

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### [Serious shortfall in childcare places warns spending watchdog | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/serious-shortfall-in-childcare-places-warns-spending-watchdog-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** June 12, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusiness, #childcare, #consdnsu, #ConsenHR, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #ourt, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, #workingmums, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Reasonable Adjustments re Disability Discrimination | Consensus HR](https://www.consensushr.com/reasonable-adjustments-re-disability-discrimination-consensus-hr/)

**Published:** June 17, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #disability, #disabilityinworkplace, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Did You Know? | HR & Employment Law Facts Every Business Owner Should Know - Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-hr-employment-law-facts-every-business-owner-should-know-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 27, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [Monthly HR blog Newsletter – August 2025 | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/monthly-hr-blog-newsletter-august-2025-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 14, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

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### ["International Left Handers Day – 13th August | Inclusive Workplace Practices & HR Insights from Consensus HR - Herts & Beds"](https://www.consensushr.com/international-left-handers-day-13th-august-inclusive-workplace-practices-hr-insights-from-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 14, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #bedfordbusiness, #lefthand, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Did You Know? | 🍽️ Report Upheld: 45 Allegations Against MasterChef Presenter Gregg Wallace | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-🍽️-report-upheld-45-allegations-against-masterchef-presenter-gregg-wallace-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 13, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #conduct, #HRDept, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Latest Acas Employment Tribunal Data Reveals Rise in Disability Discrimination Cases | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/latest-acas-employment-tribunal-data-reveals-rise-in-disability-discrimination-cases-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 12, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #employmenttribunal;, bedford, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### ["The Hidden Cost of Recruitment: Why Employee Turnover Is a £30,000 Risk | HR Insights by Consensus HR"](https://www.consensushr.com/the-hidden-cost-of-recruitment-why-employee-turnover-is-a-30000-risk-hr-insights-by-consensus-hr/)

**Published:** August 5, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #consensushr, #HRDept, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Did You Know? | 📢 Alcohol Dependency in the Workplace - Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-📢-did-you-know-alcohol-dependency-in-the-workplace-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 7, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** @alcoholawareness, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [🐾 International Cat Day – 8 August | Celebrating Feline Friends & Promoting Cat Welfare | Consensus HR](https://www.consensushr.com/🐾-international-cat-day-8-august-celebrating-feline-friends-promoting-cat-welfare-consensus-hr/)

**Published:** August 6, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #cats, #consensushr, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [👥 Over-50s Want Flexibility | HR Insights from Consensus HR](https://www.consensushr.com/👥-over-50s-want-flexibility-hr-insights-from-consensus-hr/)

**Published:** July 31, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #over50's, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Recruitment, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [🌍 World Emoji Day – 17th July| Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/🌍-world-emoji-day-17th-july-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 16, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #consensushr, Business Owners, emoji, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [🌍 World Ranger Day – 31 July | Supporting Wellbeing & Safety in the Workplace - Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/🌍-world-ranger-day-31-july-supporting-wellbeing-safety-in-the-workplace-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 30, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #consensus hr, #Health&amp;Safety, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [🌍 International Friendship Day 2025: Building Positive Workplace Relationships | Consensus HR](https://www.consensushr.com/🌍-international-friendship-day-2025-building-positive-workplace-relationships-consensus-hr/)

**Published:** July 29, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #friendship, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [🌍 World Hepatitis Day – 28th July | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/🌍-world-hepatitis-day-28th-july-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 24, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #consensushr, #employeewellbeing, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Did You Know? | HSE Releases 2024–25 Workplace Fatality Statistics | HR & Health & Safety Insights from Consensus HR](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-hse-releases-2024-25-workplace-fatality-statistics-hr-health-safety-insights-from-consensus-hr/)

**Published:** July 23, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Handbook, Health &amp; Safety, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #consensushr, #Health&amp;Safety, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [📜 Employment Rights Bill: A Roadmap for UK Employers | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/📜-employment-rights-bill-a-roadmap-for-uk-employers-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 22, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Investigations, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #consensushr, #EmploymentRightsBill, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [📊 HR Leads the Way: How Gender Pay Gap Reporting Is Driving Transparency & Equality in the Workplace | Consensus HR](https://www.consensushr.com/📊-hr-leads-the-way-how-gender-pay-gap-reporting-is-driving-transparency-equality-in-the-workplace-consensus-hr/)

**Published:** July 17, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Handbook

**Tags:** #consensus hr, #genderpay, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [🛡️ Strengthening Whistleblower Protections | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/🛡️-strengthening-whistleblower-protections-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 15, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook

**Tags:** #consensushr, #whistleblowing, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [📊 HSE 2025 Work-Related Fatalities Report | HR & Health & Safety Insights from Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/📊-hse-2025-work-related-fatalities-report-hr-health-safety-insights-from-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 11, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #consensus hr, #HRDept, #outsourcedHR #outsourcedEmploymentLaw @consensusHR, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [🌍 World Population Day – 11th July | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/🌍-world-population-day-11th-july-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 10, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #consensuhr, #worldpopulationday, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Did You Know? | Avoid Costly HR Mistakes: £1.8M Paid in Tribunal Claims Last Year – How Consensus HR Can Help](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-avoid-costly-hr-mistakes-1-8m-paid-in-tribunal-claims-last-year-how-consensus-hr-can-help/)

**Published:** July 9, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #consensus hr, #HRFacts, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [📰 Workers Face Two-Year Wait | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/📰-workers-face-two-year-wait-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 8, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #consensushr, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Did You Know? | A Verbal Resignation Can Be Legally Binding | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-a-verbal-resignation-can-be-legally-binding-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 3, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Latest July 2022 HR blog Newsletter](https://www.consensushr.com/latest-july-2022-hr-blog-newsletter/)

**Published:** July 26, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [The History of Human Resource Management (HRM)](https://www.consensushr.com/the-history-of-human-resource-management-hrm/)

**Published:** August 18, 2015
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [When using a Settlement Agreement to settle a dispute in the UK | Consensus HR in Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/when-using-a-settlement-agreement-to-settle-a-dispute-in-the-uk-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** June 18, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensus hr, #consensushr, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [📉 New Research Reveals Business Owners' Redundancy Plans | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/📉-new-research-reveals-business-owners-redundancy-plans-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 2, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Redundancy

**Tags:** #BusinessOwners, #consensushr, #redundancy, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [😄 International Joke Day – 1st July 2025 | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/😄-international-joke-day-1st-july-2025-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 1, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #consensushr, #HRDept, #internationaljokeday, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [🧠27th June – National PTSD Awareness Day | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/🧠27th-june-national-ptsd-awareness-day-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** June 26, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety, Newsletter, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #Mental health, #PTSD, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Did You Know? | Staff Handbooks Are Crucial | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-staff-handbooks-are-crucial-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** June 25, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #HRDept, #HRHandbook, #outsourcedHR, #sme, #stevenage, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME

---

### [📉 UK Sickness Absence Rate Drops in 2024 | What This Means for HR & Employers – Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/📉-uk-sickness-absence-rate-drops-in-2024-what-this-means-for-hr-employers-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** June 24, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #consensus hr, absence, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Did You Know? | Part-Time Workers Are Entitled to Holiday – Pro Rata | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-part-time-workers-are-entitled-to-holiday-pro-rata-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** June 19, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #HR Herts, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Autistic Pride Day – 18th June | Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace with Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/autistic-pride-day-18th-june-embracing-neurodiversity-in-the-workplace-with-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** June 18, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #autism, #consensus hr, #outsourcedHR, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME

---

### [✅ Employers Struggle to Navigate a New Legal Landscape| Consensus HR – Your Outsourced HR & Employment Law Partner](https://www.consensushr.com/✅-employers-struggle-to-navigate-a-new-legal-landscape-consensus-hr-your-outsourced-hr-employment-law-partner/)

**Published:** June 17, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #employmentlaw, #legallandscape, Business, Business Owners, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [Wilko collapses into administration | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/wilko-collapses-into-administration-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 14, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Redundancy

**Tags:** #herts, #outsourcing, #wilko, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [World Blood Donor Day – 14th June | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/world-blood-donor-day-14th-june-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** June 12, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #consensushr, #worldbloodday, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Did You Know? | GDPR Covers Employee Data – HR Compliance Support from Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-gdpr-covers-employee-data-hr-compliance-support-from-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** June 11, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #HRFacts, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Over 500 Employers Named and Shamed | Consensus HR – Your Outsourced HR & Employment Law Partner](https://www.consensushr.com/over-500-employers-named-and-shamed-consensus-hr-your-outsourced-hr-employment-law-partner/)

**Published:** June 10, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [🌈 Celebrating Pride Month – 1st to 30th June | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/🌈-celebrating-pride-month-1st-to-30th-june-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** June 2, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #Pride, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [🌍 World Environment Day – 5th June | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/🌍-world-environment-day-5th-june-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** June 5, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #consensushr, #environment, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Support, Small Business, SME

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### [Did You Know? | Right to Request Flexible Working from Day One | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-right-to-request-flexible-working-from-day-one-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** June 4, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #DidyourknowHRFact, #employmentlaw, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [Extra Funding to Support Internships for Young People with SEND | Consensus HR – Your Outsourced HR & Employment Law Partner](https://www.consensushr.com/extra-funding-to-support-internships-for-young-people-with-send-consensus-hr-your-outsourced-hr-employment-law-partner/)

**Published:** June 3, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #employmentContracts, #SEND, Business, Business Owners, employment law, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [World MS Day – 30th May | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/world-ms-day-30th-may-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** May 30, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #MSSociety, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [Did You Know? | Holiday Entitlement Is a Legal Right | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-holiday-entitlement-is-a-legal-right-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** May 29, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #holidays, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [World Blood Cancer Day – 28th May| Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/world-blood-cancer-day-28th-may-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** May 28, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #consensushr, #worldbloodcancerday, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [Bill to Expand Employers’ Liabilities. | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/bill-to-expand-employers-liabilities-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** May 27, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, employment law, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [World Schizophrenia Day – 24th May | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/world-schizophrenia-day-24th-may-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** May 23, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [📢 Government Responds to Women and Equalities Committee  | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/📢-government-responds-to-women-and-equalities-committee-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** May 22, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #equalityact2010, #equalityanddiversity, #women, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Did You Know? ACAS Code Must be followed | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-acas-code-must-be-followed-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** May 21, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**

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**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #ACAS, #DidYouKnow?, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [What the UK Immigration White Paper Means for Employers | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/what-the-uk-immigration-white-paper-means-for-employers-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** May 20, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #consensushr, #employmentlaw, #UKImmigration, #whitepaper, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [National Rescue Dog Day – 20th May | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/national-rescue-dog-day-20th-may-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** May 20, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #nationaldogday, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [🌈 International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia| Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/🌈-international-day-against-homophobia-biphobia-and-transphobia-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** May 16, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Health &amp; Safety, Newsletter, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #ConsenHR, #LGBT+, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [Global Accessibility Awareness Day – 15th May | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/global-accessibility-awareness-day-15th-may-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** May 15, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #consensus hr, #globalaccessibiityday, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [Did You Know? HR Isn’t Just for Large Companies | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-hr-isnt-just-for-large-companies-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** May 14, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #DidYouKnow, #outsourcedHR, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Support, Small Business, SME

---

### [Government Urged to Undertake Comprehensive Review of Parental Leave | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/government-urged-to-undertake-comprehensive-review-of-parental-leave-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** May 13, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #parentalleave, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [VE Day – 8th May: Honouring the Past, Supporting the Future| Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/ve-day-8th-may-honouring-the-past-supporting-the-future-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** May 8, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

---

### [Did You Know? Performance Review (Appraisals) Boost Productivity | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-performance-review-appraisals-boost-productivity-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** May 8, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, General, Performance Management

**Tags:** #performancemanagement, #performancereviews, Appraisals, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [May Day – 5th May 2025 | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/may-day-5th-may-2025-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** May 5, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #MayDay, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Monthly HR blog Newsletter – May 2025 | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/monthly-hr-blog-newsletter-may-2025-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** May 7, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Newsletter

**Tags:** #consensushr, #HRNewsletter, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, Small Business, SME's

---

### [The HR Challenge: Are We Being Pressured to Abandon Remote Work? | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/the-hr-challenge-are-we-being-pressured-to-abandon-remote-work-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** May 6, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #consensus hr, #hybridworking, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Star Wars Day – 4th May: A Galactic Reminder of the Power of Teamwork, Leadership & HR | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/star-wars-day-4th-may-a-galactic-reminder-of-the-power-of-teamwork-leadership-hr-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** May 2, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, SME's

---

### [Celebrating International Family Equality Day | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/celebrating-international-family-equality-day-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** May 1, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety, Newsletter

**Tags:** #consensushr, #equality, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Did You Know? | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds-2/)

**Published:** April 30, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #HRFacts, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME's

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### [The Majority of Employees Have Their Eyes on Their Next Move | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/the-majority-of-employees-have-their-eyes-on-their-next-move-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** April 29, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #consensushr, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [World Malaria Day – 25th April | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/world-malaria-day-25th-april-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** April 24, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #Malaria, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME's

---

### [Did You Know? | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** April 24, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**

# HR Factual Facts

**By Matthew Chilcott, Owner – Consensus HR**

Human Resources (HR) often flies under the radar until something goes wrong—but did you know that proactive HR can not only protect your business legally but also drive performance, foster a positive company culture, and improve employee wellbeing?

In this article, we reveal **20 HR facts** that every UK employer should know. If you’re running a business or managing a team, understanding these facts can help you retain talent, boost productivity, and stay compliant with employment law.

## Good HR Reduces Employee Turnover

Businesses with strong HR practices don’t just manage their workforce—they nurture it. According to the [CIPD](https://www.cipd.org/uk/knowledge/factsheets/turnover-retention-factsheet/), companies with effective HR strategies experience significantly lower staff turnover and improved business outcomes.

### Key Benefits of Strategic HR:

- Improved employee retention and engagement
- Clear communication and structured onboarding
- Better performance and productivity
- Reduced legal and compliance risks

## 💬 Comment from Matthew Chilcott – Owner, Consensus HR

> “When businesses invest in HR, they invest in people—and that’s what drives success. At Consensus HR, we’ve helped countless UK employers turn reactive processes into proactive strategies. From staff handbooks to performance reviews, HR done properly makes a real difference.”

## 📈 Coming Soon: More HR Facts!

Keep an eye out for our upcoming facts in this HR series. Every week, we’ll share new insights to help you strengthen your people practices and ensure compliance.

**Need HR support that works?** Contact us at [Consensus HR](/contact) today for tailored advice, retained services, or a one-off consultation.

**Tags:** HR for Employers, Employee Retention, HR Compliance, UK Employment Law, Strategic HR, Workplace Culture, HR Support, Consensus HR

**Categories:** General

---

### [World Password Day | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/world-password-day-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** May 1, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #WorldPasswordDay, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME's

---

### [St George’s Day | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/st-georges-day-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** April 23, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**

# A Time to Reflect on Leadership, Unity and Culture in the Workplace

**By Matthew Chilcott, Owner – Consensus HR | 23rd April**

As we celebrate **St George’s Day** on 23rd April, many across the UK will recognise the bravery, unity and leadership that St George symbolises. At **Consensus HR**, we believe these qualities are just as important in today’s workplace as they were in legend.

St George’s Day is an ideal moment to reflect not just on tradition and heritage—but also on how we lead our teams, promote inclusion, and build a strong, respectful workplace culture.

## 🌟 HR and the Values of St George’s Day

**Leadership, courage and doing what’s right**—these are all values we associate with St George, and they’re key to effective **HR management** too.

- **Leadership:** Empowering managers with training, communication skills, and the confidence to support their teams.
- **Inclusion:** Creating a culture where every team member feels seen, heard, and valued.
- **Compliance:** Leading with integrity by staying aligned with **UK employment law** and fair HR practices.

At Consensus HR, we help businesses instil these values every day through practical **HR support**, tailored documentation, and trusted advice.

## 💬 Matthew Chilcott – Owner, Consensus HR

> “St George’s Day is more than a celebration of history—it’s a reminder that strong leadership and integrity matter just as much in business today. HR is about people, and people thrive in environments built on respect, trust, and teamwork. At Consensus HR, we support employers to create cultures that drive performance and loyalty while ensuring compliance with the latest employment laws.”

## 📌 St George’s Day Workplace Tips:

- Celebrate your team’s successes—recognition builds morale.
- Encourage leadership at every level—everyone can inspire change.
- Review your **HR policies** to make sure they promote inclusion and respect.

## ✅ Let Consensus HR Support Your Journey

From **performance management** and **recruitment** to **disciplinary procedures** and **HR compliance**, Consensus HR is your trusted HR partner.

**Need support? Let’s talk!**

📞 01438 576750
📧 
🌐 [www.consensushr.com](https://www.consensushr.com)

## 📣 Follow Us on Social Media

Stay up to date with our latest HR advice, legal updates and practical tips:

- [LinkedIn – Consensus HR](https://www.linkedin.com/company/consensus-hr)
- [Facebook – @ConsensusHR](https://www.facebook.com/consensushr)
- [Twitter/X – @ConsensusHR](https://twitter.com/ConsensusHR)
- [Instagram – @consensushr](https://www.instagram.com/consensushr/)

**Tags:** HR Support, St George’s Day, UK Employment Law, Workplace Leadership, Team Culture, Inclusive Workplace, HR Consultancy, Consensus HR

**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #consensushr, #StGeorgesDay, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [Consensus HR Blog | Ranked in FeedSpot’s Top 100 UK HR Blogs](https://www.consensushr.com/consensus-hr-blog-ranked-in-feedspots-top-100-uk-hr-blogs/)

**Published:** April 22, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #consensushr, #HRAwards, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [Data Protection and the UK GDPR](https://www.consensushr.com/data-protection-and-the-uk-gdpr/)

**Published:** April 22, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**

# What Business Owners and Managers Need to Know in 2024

**Published: 20th June 2024**
**Author: Matthew Chilcott, Owner – Consensus HR**

As a business owner or manager, protecting your employees’ personal data isn’t just good practice—it’s a legal obligation.

Since 25 May 2018, the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) has replaced the previous Data Protection Act and applies to **every organisation**, regardless of size or sector. Whether you employ two people or two hundred, you must comply or face the risk of a substantial fine—up to €20 million or 4% of your company’s annual global turnover.

## 🔍 The UK GDPR & Data Protection Act 2018: A Quick Overview

The **Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA)** works alongside the **UK GDPR** to modernise the UK’s data protection laws. For employers, this means reviewing how your business handles personal data—particularly when it comes to employees, job applicants, and even former staff.

- **Consent is key**: You must have clear consent to collect or process employees’ personal information.
- **Policies must be robust**: Data protection policies should clearly explain what data is held, why it’s collected, and how it’s stored and deleted.
- **Employees have rights**: Individuals can make a *Subject Access Request (SAR)* to view the data you hold about them—and you must respond within 30 days.
- **Health information is protected**: You can only request medical information with the employee’s consent, as per the *Access to Medical Reports Act 1988*.
- **Recruitment practices must be ethical**: Be cautious when using candidate information found on social media. It must be relevant and the applicant should have the chance to respond.

## ✅ Key Responsibilities for Employers in 2024

Whether you’re managing a small team or running a growing enterprise, here’s what you need to do:

- Develop a clear data protection policy for all staff and management.
- Train your team on GDPR compliance and handling confidential data.
- Ensure all employee consent is documented and specific to each purpose.
- Be prepared to respond to subject access requests promptly and transparently.
- Limit data access to those who genuinely need it for operational reasons.
- Review third-party sharing policies and ensure legality before disclosing data externally.

## 🧩 Six Principles of GDPR You Must Follow

All businesses processing personal data must follow these six key principles:

1. **Lawfulness, fairness and transparency**
2. **Purpose limitation**
3. **Data minimisation**
4. **Accuracy**
5. **Storage limitation**
6. **Integrity and confidentiality**

## 💬 A Word from Matthew Chilcott – Owner, Consensus HR

> “Too often, we see businesses assuming GDPR is only for large corporations or IT departments—but that’s simply not the case. Every employer is responsible for ensuring employee data is handled correctly. At Consensus HR, we work with our retained clients to implement clear, compliant policies and provide practical guidance tailored to their business. Whether it’s handling a Subject Access Request or training managers, we’re here to help you get it right—without the stress.”

## 🛠️ Practical HR Support for Your Business

If you’re unsure whether your data protection approach is compliant, now is the time to act. At Consensus HR, we offer:

- Fully compliant HR documentation
- Bespoke employee data protection policies
- Manager and team training on GDPR requirements
- Step-by-step help with employee requests and data handling

Let us take the guesswork out of GDPR compliance—so you can focus on running your business with confidence.

**👉 [Contact us today](/contact)** to learn more about our retained HR services and how we can help your business stay protected and prepared.

**Tags:** HR for Business Owners, GDPR Compliance, Data Protection UK, Employee Data, Subject Access Request, HR Policies, Employer Responsibilities, Small Business HR, HR Consultancy, UK GDPR 2024

**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [HR Best Practice for Bank Holidays – Good Friday 2025 | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/hr-best-practice-for-bank-holidays-good-friday-2025-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** April 17, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Supreme Court Ruling on the Definition of a Woman | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/supreme-court-ruling-on-the-definition-of-a-woman-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** April 17, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Investigations, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #definitionofawoman, #supremecourt, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [UK Government Extends Penalties for Hiring Illegal Workers to the Gig Economy | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/uk-government-extends-penalties-for-hiring-illegal-workers-to-the-gig-economy-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** April 16, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Handbook

**Tags:** #GIGEconomy, #illegalimmigrants, #illegalworking, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Monthly HR blog Newsletter – April 2025 | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds Copy](https://www.consensushr.com/monthly-hr-blog-newsletter-april-2025-consensus-hr-herts-beds-copy/)

**Published:** April 16, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Newsletter

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #BTCstevenage, #HRNewsletter, #Stevenagebusineses, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, BusinessBuzzStevenage, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [World Parkinson’s Day – 11th April | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/world-parkinsons-day-11th-april-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** April 15, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #neurodiversity, #parkinsons, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [The Do's and Don'ts: Neonatal Leave | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/the-dos-and-donts-neonatal-leave-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** April 15, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #BTCstevenage, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #Dos&amp;Dont's, #neonatalcare, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, SME, SME's

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### [Did You Know? HR Fact 5: The National Minimum Wage Increases Every Year | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-hr-fact-5-the-national-minimum-wage-increases-every-year-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** April 10, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #DidYouKnow?, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [👩‍👦 Siblings Day – 10th April 2025 | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/👩👦-siblings-day-10th-april-2025-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** April 10, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety, Newsletter

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #BTCstevenage, #worldsiblingsday, Business, Business Owners, BusinessBuzzStevenage, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [Employment Tribunal Claims Surge | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/employment-tribunal-claims-surge-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** April 8, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordbusiness, #BTCstevenage, #employmenttribunal;, #hertfordshirebusinesses, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [World Health Day – 7th April 2025 | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/world-health-day-7th-april-2025-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** April 7, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #BTCstevenage, #worldhealthday, Business, Business Owners, BusinessBuzzStevenage, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [Monthly HR blog Newsletter – February 2025 | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/monthly-hr-blog-newsletter-february-2025-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** March 11, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety, Newsletter

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #HRNewsletter, #monthlyblognewsletter, #networkinbeds, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [Consensus HR Wins SME-Focused HR Consultancy | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/consensus-hr-wins-sme-focused-hr-consultancy-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** April 9, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Newsletter

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #BTCstevenage, #Hertfordshirebusiness, #Stevenagebusineses, Business, Business Owners, BusinessBuzzStevenage, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [Employment Law Cases in the UK - 3 | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/employment-law-cases-in-the-uk-3-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** April 3, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Investigations, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #discrimination, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #princess, #sexual discrimination, #stevenagebusinesses, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [Celebrating International Children’s Book Day | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/celebrating-international-childrens-book-day-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** April 2, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #worldbookday, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [Did You Know? HR Fact 4 - Dismissing an Employee Over Two Years of Service Requires Caution | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-hr-fact-4-dismissing-an-employee-over-two-years-of-service-requires-caution-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** April 2, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, Business, Business Owners, employment law, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [Mother's Day (UK) – 30th March | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/mothers-day-uk-30th-march-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** March 27, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #consensushr, #mothersday, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [April Fools’ Day at Work | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/april-fools-day-at-work-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** April 1, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @AprilFools, @sg1businessclub, #Hertfordshirebusiness, Business, Business Owners, BusinessBuzzStevenage, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [Neurodiversity Conflicts Lead to Tribunal for 1 in 10 Organisations | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/neurodiversity-conflicts-lead-to-tribunal-for-1-in-10-organisations-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** April 1, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #BTCstevenage, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #neurodiversity, #Stevenagebusineses, Business, Business Owners, BusinessBuzzStevenage, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, https://www.facebook.com/groups/stevenagebuzz/, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [Did You Know? HR Fact 3 - Employees Accrue Holiday Pay During Sickness | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-hr-factual-facts-employees-accrue-holiday-pay-during-sickness-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** March 26, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook

**Tags:** #DidyourknowHRFact, Business, Business Owners, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [World Down Syndrome Day 2025 | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/world-down-syndrome-day-2025-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** March 21, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #downsyndromeday, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [Employment Law Cases in the UK - 2 | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/the-strangest-employment-law-cases-in-the-uk-2-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** March 25, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #Hertfordshirebusiness, #Stevenagebusineses, Business, Business Owners, BusinessBuzzStevenage, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [Health & Safety Update - | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/health-safety-upate-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** March 20, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #consensushr, #Health&amp;Safety, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [International Day of Happiness 2025 | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/international-day-of-happiness-2025-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** March 20, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #Bedfordshire @SG1, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #internationdayof happiness, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [World Autism Acceptance Week: 31 March – 6 April | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/world-autism-acceptance-week-31-march-6-april-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** March 31, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #autism, #consensus hr, #consensushr, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [World Water Day 2025 | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/world-water-day-2025-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** March 21, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #consensus hr, #consensushr, #worldwaterday, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [Employment Law Newsletter - March-25 - Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/employment-law-newsletter-march-25-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** March 18, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #consensushr, #employmentlaw, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #Stevenagebusineses, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [The Strangest Employment Law Cases in the UK - Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/the-10-strangest-employment-law-cases-in-the-uk-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** March 13, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #networkinbeds, #stevenagebusinesses, Business, Business Owners, employment law, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, SME, SME's

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### [Holi Festival 2024 | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/holi-festival-2024-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** March 14, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @BTCStevenage, @networkinbeds, @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #BTCstevenage, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #stevenagebusiness, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME

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### [Disabled Access Day 2025 | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/disabled-access-day-2025-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** March 14, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #BTCstevenage, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #Stevenagebusineses, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [📚 Celebrating World Book Day | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/📚-celebrating-world-book-day-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** March 6, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #Books, #BTCstevenage, #ConsenHR, #consensushr, #Stevenagebusineses, #worldbookday, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Employment Rights Bill Amendments | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/employment-rights-bill-amendments-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** March 12, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensushr, #EmploymentRightsBill, #Hertfordshirebusiness, #Stevenagebusineses, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [Did You Know? HR Factual Fact 2 - Employment Contracts Are a Legal Requirement| Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-hr-factual-facts-employment-contracts-are-a-legal-requirement-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** March 19, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #consensushr, #employmentContracts, #employmentlaw, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [MS Awareness Week – Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/ms-awareness-week-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** March 11, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #invisibledisease, #MS, #multiplesclerosis, #networkinbeds, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [Did You Know? | Fact 1 -Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-hr-factual-facts-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** March 6, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #DidYouKnow?, #HRFacts, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME

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### [Consensus HR Wins 2025 | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/consensus-hr-wins-2025-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** March 5, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #consensus hr, #consensushr, #E2MediaAwards, #HRAwards, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [Shrove Tuesday – The History & Workplace Connections | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/shrove-tuesday-the-history-workplace-connections-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** March 4, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #consensushr, #pancakeday, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [Possible financial, reputational, repercussions of not following professional qualified and accredited HR & Employment law Advice | Consensus HR in Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/possible-financial-reputational-repercussions-of-not-following-professional-qualified-and-accredited-hr-employment-law-advice-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** June 19, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #consensus hr, #consensushr, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Disability Discrimination – Policy vs. Practice | Consensus HR, Herts](https://www.consensushr.com/disability-discrimination-policy-vs-practice-consensus-hr-herts/)

**Published:** June 24, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #disability, #disabilityinworkplace, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Managerial Skills: Success Essentials | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/managerial-skills-success-essentials-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** June 25, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Performance Management, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #employeedevelopment, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #managementskills, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Retail union calls on Low Pay Commission to be ambitious on minimum wage rates | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/retail-union-calls-on-low-pay-commission-to-be-ambitious-on-minimum-wage-rates-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** June 26, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusiness, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #networkinbeds, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [HR Consultancy Firm Of The Year - 24/25 - Consensus HR in Herts](https://www.consensushr.com/hr-consultancy-firm-of-the-year-24-25-consensus-hr-in-herts/)

**Published:** June 28, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #hraward, #networkinbeds, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Is your company working SMART? | Consensus HR in Herts and Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/is-your-company-working-smart-consensus-hr-in-herts-and-beds/)

**Published:** July 1, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Performance Management

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #networkinbeds, #performancemanagement, Appraisals, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Checking an employee’s right to work within the UK.  |Consensus HR in Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/checking-an-employees-right-to-work-within-the-uk-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 2, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusiness, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #networkinbeds, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, #righttoworkuk, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Recruitment, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [HR or Personnel?  Whats the difference? | Consensus HR in Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/hr-or-personnel-whats-the-difference-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 3, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Newsletter

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusiness, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #HR Herts, #HRAdvice, #networkinbeds, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [What happens at an Employment Tribunal (ET)? | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/what-happens-at-an-employment-tribunal-et-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 5, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusiness, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #employmenlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourced hr, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [The importance of Training & Development in business | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/the-importance-of-training-development-in-business-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 8, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #networkinherts, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [When it comes to managing employees, why do you have to manage correctly? | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/when-it-comes-to-managing-employees-why-do-you-have-to-manage-correctly-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 9, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, General, Performance Management, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusiness, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #ConsenHR, #consensushr, #Hertfordshire, #managingemployees, #networkinbeds, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedHR, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #stevenage, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support

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### [2024 - What are the implications of Labour’s general election victory? Our latest blog discusses | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/2024-what-are-the-implications-of-labours-general-election-victory-our-latest-blog-discusses-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 10, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #Election2024, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #networkinbeds, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, employment law, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Monthly HR blog Newsletter – July 2024 | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/monthly-hr-blog-newsletter-july-2024-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 12, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Newsletter

**Tags:** @consensushr #consensushr, @sg1businessclub, #Bedfordshire, #bedfordshirebusiness, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #monthlyblognewsletter, #monthlyHRblog, #monthlyHRNewsletter, #networkinbeds, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedHR, #outsourcedhumanresources, #stevenage, #stevenge #hertfordshire

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### [Employers trouble with Hybrid & Flexible Working | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/employers-trouble-with-hybrid-flexible-working-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 15, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #BTCstevenage, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #flexibleworking, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #hybridworking, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Labour to hold bad employers accountable, says TUC chief | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/labour-to-hold-bad-employers-accountable-says-tuc-chief-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 16, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #flexibleworking, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #hybridworking, #networkinbeds, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [July 2024 Employment Law Newsletter | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/july-2024-employment-law-newsletter-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 17, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusiness, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #ConsenHR, #consensus hr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #networkinbeds, Business, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Kings Speech – July 2024 - what does it mean to businesses and their HR? | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/kings-speech-july-2024-what-does-it-mean-to-businesses-and-their-hr-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 18, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #HRSupport, #kingsspeech24, #networkinbeds, #outsourcedHR #HRADvice, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Liz Kendall, Work and Pensions Secretary sets out details of Back to Work Plan | Consensus HR in Herts, Beds.](https://www.consensushr.com/liz-kendall-work-and-pensions-secretary-sets-out-details-of-back-to-work-plan-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 22, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Performance Management, Recruitment

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #backtowork, #backtoworkplan, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #networkinbeds, #returntowork, #sickness, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Updated guidance on the new sexual harassment legislation – Consensus HR in Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/updated-guidance-on-the-new-sexual-harassment-legislation-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 23, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusiness, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #HRAdvice, #HRSupport, #networkinbeds, #sexual discrimination, #sexual harassment, #sexualharassment, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [UK Government says workers 'need to be able to switch off' | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/uk-government-says-workers-need-to-be-able-to-switch-off-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 24, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusiness, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #Employment Contract, #employmentlaw, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #networkinbeds, #ourtsourcedHR, #workinghours, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Are you Proactive or Reactive when it comes to your HR? |Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/are-you-proactive-or-reactive-when-it-comes-to-your-hr-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 29, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Rewards &amp; Benefits

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #hertforshire, #networkinbeds, #proactive, #proactive #outsourcedHR, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [The Worker Protection Bills | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/the-worker-protection-bills-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 30, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusiness, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #networkinbeds, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, #protection, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, SME, SME's, stevenage, Worker

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### [Performance Management / SMART (Appraisals) & Breakfast! | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/performance-management-smart-appraisals-breakfast-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** July 31, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Performance Management

**Tags:** @consensushr, @sg1businessclub, ##stevenage, #appraisals, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #Hertfordshire, #networkinbeds, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedHR, #performancereviews, #stevenage, #workshop, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME

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### [What is classed as unfair dismissal within the UK? | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/what-is-classed-as-unfair-dismissal-within-the-uk-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 5, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #networkinbeds, #outsourcedHR #Stevenage #hertfordshire #bedfordshire @sg1, #unfairdismissal, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [Performance Management / SMART (Appraisals) & Breakfast! | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/performance-management-smart-appraisals-breakfast-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds-2/)

**Published:** August 6, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General, Performance Management, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #appraisaltraining, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #networkinbeds, #performancereviews, Business, Business Owners, Development, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, Training

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### [Delegation Skills | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/delegation-skills-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 6, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #BTCstevenage, #ConsenHR, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #delegationskills, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #mgtdevelopment, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Consensus HR's research into current Employment Tribunal statistics | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/consensus-hrs-research-into-current-employment-tribunal-statistics-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 7, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #networkinbeds, #outsourcedHR #outsourcedEmploymentLaw @consensusHR, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [International Cat & Cycle to Work Day - 8th August 2024](https://www.consensushr.com/international-cat-cycle-to-work-day-8th-august-2024/)

**Published:** August 8, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @sg1, #cats, #consensushr, #cycletowork, #networkinbeds, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Understanding the New "Fire and Re-hire" Code of Practice in the UK | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/understanding-the-new-fire-and-re-hire-code-of-practice-in-the-uk-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 12, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #consensushr, #fireandrehire, #HRAdvice, #HRSupport, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [Did You Know? - It is National Allotment Week | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-it-is-national-allotment-week-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 12, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #consensusHR @consensushr @sg1, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME's

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### [Upcoming Employment Law Changes in the UK | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/upcoming-employment-law-changes-in-the-uk-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 13, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #consensushr, #employmentlaw, #networkinbeds, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Why Your Business Should Invest in Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/why-your-business-should-invest-in-consensus-hrs-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 14, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusiness, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #invest, #networkinbeds, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #stevenge, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Employees, MUST have a Contract of Employment from day one | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/employees-must-have-a-contract-of-employment-from-day-one-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 19, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #contractofemployment, #Contracts of Employment, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #networkinbeds, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Trade unions and business organisations meet to discuss workers’ rights |Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/trade-unions-and-business-organisations-meet-to-discuss-workers-rights-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 20, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #consensushr, #makeworkpay, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Management Development Workshops | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/management-development-workshops/)

**Published:** August 21, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Performance Management, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #appraisaltraining, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #delegationskills, #employeeworkshop, #managementskills, #networkinbeds, Appraisals, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Management, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Our Eight Best Practices and Legal Requirements for Providing Employee References | Consensus HR](https://www.consensushr.com/our-eight-best-practices-and-legal-requirements-for-providing-employee-references-consensus-hr/)

**Published:** September 2, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #consensushr, #networkinbeds, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #stevenage #bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, references, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Rare Disease Day | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/rare-disease-day-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** February 27, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #rarediseaseday, #stevenagebusinesses, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Autism in the Workplace in the UK | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/autism-in-the-workplace-in-the-uk-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** March 4, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #autism, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensushr, #networkinbeds, #stevenagebusinesses, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Important Health & Safety Update | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/important-health-safety-update-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds-3/)

**Published:** February 26, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** @consensushr, #bedfordshirebusiness, #consensus hr, #Health&amp;Safety, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #hse, #outsourcedHR, #sme, #stevenagebusinesses, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business

---

### [Understanding the CIPD Survey Insights | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/understanding-the-cipd-survey-insights-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** February 25, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #Outsao, #outsourcedHRadvice, #stevenagebusinesses, Business, Business Owners, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Equal Pay Employment Tribunal Case: What Employers Need to Know | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/equal-pay-employment-tribunal-case-what-employers-need-to-know-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 27, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #consensushr, #networkinbeds, #Next, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Promoting Flexible Working and Employee Well-being |Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/promoting-flexible-working-and-employee-well-being-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 28, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #employeewellbeing, #flexibleworking, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Management Development Workshops | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/management-development-workshops-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** August 29, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #BTCstevenage, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #Mental health, #networkinbeds, #outsourcedHR #Stevenage #hertfordshire #bedfordshire @sg1, #stevenge, #workshop, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Organic September with Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/organic-september-with-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** September 2, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #networkinbeds, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Our Eight Best Practices and Legal Requirements for Providing Employee References | Consensus HR](https://www.consensushr.com/our-eight-best-practices-and-legal-requirements-for-providing-employee-references-consensus-hr-2/)

**Published:** September 3, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bestpractice, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #networkinbeds, #New, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, references, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [AI in the Workplace| Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/ai-in-the-workplace-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** September 9, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #AI, #bedfordshirebusiness, #networkinbeds, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [September 2024 Employment Law Newsletter | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/september-2024-employment-law-newsletter-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** September 10, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #Bedfordshire @SG1, #consensushr, #networkinbeds, #Newsletter, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Recycle Week: Why Recycling Matters More Than Ever – A Message from the Consensus HR Team](https://www.consensushr.com/recycle-week-why-recycling-matters-more-than-ever-a-message-from-the-consensus-hr-team/)

**Published:** September 16, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #ConsenHR, #consensushr, #networkinbeds, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #recycling, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Tesco 'Fire and Rehire' Case: A Major Win for Workers' Rights | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/tesco-fire-and-rehire-case-a-major-win-for-workers-rights-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** September 17, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Recruitment, Redundancy

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #fireandrehire, #networkinbeds, #tesco, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Celebrating the International Day of Peace: Building Harmony in the Workplace | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/celebrating-the-international-day-of-peace-building-harmony-in-the-workplace-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** September 20, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #ConsenHR, #consensushr, #internationaldayofpeace, #networkinbeds, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [The Importance of Transparency in HR | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/the-importance-of-transparency-in-hr-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** September 23, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #HR Herts, #HRAdvice, #HRblog, #HRSupport, #networkinbeds, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #transparency, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, SME, SME's

---

### [A Warning to Employers: Sexual Harassment | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/a-warning-to-employers-sexual-harassment-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** September 24, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #networkinbeds, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #sexual discrimination, #sexual harassment, #sexualharassment, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Celebrating Our Win: SME-Focused HR Consultancy of the Year 2024](https://www.consensushr.com/celebrating-our-win-sme-focused-hr-consultancy-of-the-year-2024/)

**Published:** September 25, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #consensushr, #consensusHR @consensushr @sg1, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #hraward, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [How to Improve Employment Opportunities | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/how-to-improve-employment-opportunities-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** September 30, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshrie, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #networkinbeds, #opportunities, #outsourcedHRSupport, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Black History Month 2024 – October | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/black-history-month-2024-october-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** October 1, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensushr, #equality, #equalityact2010, #equalityanddiversity, Business, Business Owners, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Supporting Workplace Mental Health. | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/supporting-workplace-mental-health-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** October 10, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusiness, #consensushr, #Health&amp;Safety, #Mental health, #networkinbeds, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Anti-Slavery Day | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds.](https://www.consensushr.com/anti-slavery-day-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** October 18, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @sg1, @sg1businessclub, #anti, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #slavery, #slavery #anti, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Unlock Your Team's Potential with Consensus HR in Herts & Beds!](https://www.consensushr.com/unlock-your-teams-potential-with-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** October 21, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #networkinbeds, #potential, #unlock, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [International Stammering Awareness Day | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/international-stammering-awareness-day-consensus-hr-in-herts/)

**Published:** October 22, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, @stammeringday, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #stammering, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Monthly HR blog Newsletter – October 2024 | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/monthly-hr-blog-newsletter-october-2024-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** October 28, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General, Newsletter

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusiness, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #HRNewsletter, #networkinbeds, ¢HRN, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Our 5 points on Using HR effectively | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/our-5-points-on-using-hr-effectively-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** October 29, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #consensushr, #networkinbeds, #productivity, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Invisible Disabilities Week | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/invisible-disabilities-week-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** October 29, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #ConsenHR, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #hiddendisability, #networkinbeds, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [UK Budget Forecast 2024 | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/uk-budget-forecast-2024-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** October 30, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #consensushr, #UKbudget #consensushr, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Happy Halloween from Consensus HR! | Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/happy-halloween-from-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** October 31, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

---

### [Movember UK | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/movember-uk-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** November 4, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @networkinbeds

---

### [Bonfire Night and Bridgwater Carnival | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/bonfire-night-and-bridgwater-carnival-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** November 5, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bridgwatercarnival, #carnival, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #networkinbeds, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [International Stress Awareness Day | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds:](https://www.consensushr.com/international-stress-awareness-day-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** November 6, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #stress, #stressatwork, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Honouring Remembrance Day | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/honouring-remembrance-day-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** November 11, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Welcome to Our 12-Week HR Essentials | Consensus HR in Herts](https://www.consensushr.com/welcome-to-our-12-week-hr-essentials-consensus-hr-in-herts/)

**Published:** November 12, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Performance Management, Recruitment, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #consensushr, #HR Herts, #hr newsletter, #networkinbeds, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [What is HR? | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/what-is-hr-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** November 13, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety, Investigations, Performance Management, Recruitment, Redundancy, Rewards &amp; Benefits, Training &amp; Development

---

### [Enterprise Nation - Advisor Awards 2024 | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/enterprise-nation-advisor-awards-2024-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** November 13, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Enterprise Nation, General

**Tags:** @consensushr, @networkinbeds, @sg1, @sg1businessclub, #advisoraward, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #stevenage, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME

---

### [World Diabetes Day | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/world-diabetes-day-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** November 14, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #diabetes, #stevenagebusinesses, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Alcohol Awareness Week | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/alcohol-awareness-week-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** November 18, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @alcoholawareness, @sg1businessclub, #consensushr, #networkinbeds, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Week 2: Effective Recruitment Strategies | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/week-2-effective-recruitment-strategies-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** November 19, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Investigations

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #hrstrategy, #networkinbeds, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Recruitment, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Get Britain Working | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/get-britain-working-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** November 20, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, @stevernage, #befordshirebusiness, #consensushr, #getbritainmoving, #networkinbeds, #stevenagebusiness, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Week 3 - Onboarding New Hires: Setting Up for Success | Consensus HR](https://www.consensushr.com/week-3-onboarding-new-hires-setting-up-for-success/)

**Published:** November 26, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #12weekHRblog, #bedfordshirebusiness, #Herfordshire, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #stevenagebusinesses, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Celebrating St Andrew’s Day | Consensus HR in Herts](https://www.consensushr.com/celebrating-st-andrews-day-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** November 28, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @consensushr #consensushr, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #scotland, #StAndrewsday, #stevenagebusinesses, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME's

---

### [Monthly HR blog Newsletter – November 2024 | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/monthly-hr-blog-newsletter-november-2024-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** December 3, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusiness, #consensushr, #networkinbeds, #Newsletter, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Week 4: Developing a Positive Company Culture | Consensus HR in Herts](https://www.consensushr.com/week-4-developing-a-positive-company-culture-consensus-hr-in-herts/)

**Published:** December 4, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Recruitment, Rewards &amp; Benefits, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordbusiness, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #PositiveCompany, #stevenagebusinesses, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Avoid Costly Tribunal Pitfalls: Recent UK Cases and How Consensus HR Can Help](https://www.consensushr.com/avoid-costly-tribunal-pitfalls-recent-uk-cases-and-how-consensus-hr-can-help/)

**Published:** December 5, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #ConsenHR, #consensushr, #employmenttribunal;, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Human Rights Day – 20th November | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/human-rights-day-20th-november-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** December 10, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #consensushr, #humanrights, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Week 5: Employee Performance Management: Best Practices | Consensus HR in Herts](https://www.consensushr.com/week-5-employee-performance-management-best-practices-consensus-hr-in-herts/)

**Published:** December 11, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Performance Management

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #performancemanagement, #performancereviews, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [December 2024 Employment Law Newsletter | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/december-2024-employment-law-newsletter-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** December 12, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @sg1, #consensus hr, #employmentlaw, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #networkinbeds, #Newsletter, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Week 6: Supporting Mental Health and Well-being  | Consensus HR in Herts](https://www.consensushr.com/week-6-supporting-mental-health-and-well-being-consensus-hr-in-herts/)

**Published:** December 17, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #mentalhealth, #networkinbeds, #stevenagebusiness, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [National Love Your Pet Day | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/national-love-your-pet-day-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** February 20, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #networkinbeds, #Pets, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, loveyourpetday, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Tackling Illegal Working | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/tackling-illegal-working-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** February 18, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #illegalworking, #networkinbeds, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Recruitment, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Employment Law Newsletter - Feb-25 - Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/employment-law-newsletter-feb-25-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** February 19, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensushr, #employmentlaw, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #HRNewsletter, #networkinbeds, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Monthly HR blog Newsletter – January 2025 | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/monthly-hr-blog-newsletter-january-2025-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** February 17, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Newsletter

**Tags:** #hertfordshirebusinesses, #hr newsletter, #HRAdvice, #HRSupport, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Department, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Wow!  Two Awards for our HR Service 2025 /26 | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/wow-two-awards-for-our-hr-service-2025-26-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** February 12, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusiness, #HR Award, #HRAdvice, #networkinbeds, #stevenagebusiness, #stevenagebusinesses, Business, Business Owners, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Week 12: Creating a Fair and Transparent Compensation Structure | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/week-12-creating-a-fair-and-transparent-compensation-structure-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** February 11, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #compensation, #networkinbeds, #stevenagebusinesses, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Pay, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Week 11: Building a Future-Ready Workforce | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/week-11-building-a-future-ready-workforce-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** February 5, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Recruitment, Rewards &amp; Benefits, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #consensushr, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [The Benefits of Becoming a Retained Client with Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/the-benefits-of-becoming-a-retained-client-with-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** January 15, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensushr, #retainedclient, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Time to Talk Day 2025 | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/time-to-talk-day-2025-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** February 6, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #consensushr, #timetotalk, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Monthly HR blog Newsletter – December 2024 | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/monthly-hr-blog-newsletter-december-2024-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** January 7, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Newsletter

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #blognewsletter, #ConsenHR, #consensushr, #networkinbeds, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Race Equality Week UK: 3rd – 9th February 2025 | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/race-equality-week-uk-3rd-9th-february-2025-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** February 4, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #consensushr, #equalityact2010, #equalityanddiversity, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [World Cancer Day 2025 | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/world-cancer-day-2025-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** February 4, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusiness, #cancer, #consensushr, #stevenagebusinesses, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion this LGBT History Month | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/celebrating-diversity-and-inclusion-this-lgbt-history-month-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** February 4, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #BTCstevenage, #LGBT+, #stevenagebusinesses, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Important Health & Safety Update | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/important-health-safety-update-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds-2/)

**Published:** January 29, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #consensushr, #Health&amp;Safety, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Recent UK Employment Law Cases | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/recent-uk-employment-law-cases-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** January 28, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensushr, #employmentlaw, #stevenagebusiness, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Week 10: Why Outsource Your HR? | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/week-10-why-outsource-your-hr-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** January 30, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @consensushr #consensushr, #consensushr, #stevenagebusinesses, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Celebrating Burns Night with Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/celebrating-burns-night-with-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** January 23, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #burnsnight, #consensushr, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Week 9: Understanding Employment Law Changes and Their Impact | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/week-9-understanding-employment-law-changes-and-their-impact-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** January 22, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #employmentlaw, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #stevenagebusinesses, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Employment Law Newsletter - Jan-25 - Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/employment-law-newsletter-jan-25-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** January 21, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #employmentlaw, #stevenagebusinesses, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Embracing Veganuary  | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/embracing-veganuary-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** January 16, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #veganuary, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Week 8: Managing Workplace Conflict Effectively | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/week-8-managing-workplace-conflict-effectively-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** January 15, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusiness, #conflict, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #stevenagebusinesses, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Managing Employees During Adverse Weather Conditions | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/managing-employees-during-adverse-weather-conditions-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** January 14, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, General

**Tags:** #bedfordbusiness, #weather, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Celebrating Consensus HR’s Award-Winning Achievements | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/celebrating-consensus-hrs-award-winning-achievements-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** January 22, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensushr, #HRAwards, #stevenagebusinesses, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Helpful HR Tips and Updates from Consensus HR in Herts &. Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/helpful-hr-tips-and-updates-from-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** January 9, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #ConsenHR, #consensushr, #hrtips, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Supporting Your Team Through Dry January | Consensus HR in Herts](https://www.consensushr.com/supporting-your-team-through-dry-january-consensus-hr-in-herts/)

**Published:** January 8, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #consensushr, #dryjanuary, #employmentlaw, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #stevenagebusinesses, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Week 7: HR Policies and Compliance: What Every Business Needs: | Consensus HR in Herts](https://www.consensushr.com/week-7-hr-policies-and-compliance-what-every-business-needs-consensus-hr-in-herts/)

**Published:** January 8, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Recap of 2024: Key Developments in HR | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/recap-of-2024-key-developments-in-hr-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds-2/)

**Published:** January 7, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #bedfordshirebusinesses, #consensushr, #outsourcedHR #HRADvice, #stevenagebusinesses, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Recap of 2024: Key Developments in HR | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/recap-of-2024-key-developments-in-hr-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** January 2, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #ConsenHR, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #stevenagebusinesses, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Happy New Year 2025 from Consensus HR!](https://www.consensushr.com/happy-new-year-2025-from-consensus-hr/)

**Published:** January 1, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Performance Management

**Tags:** #consensus hr, #consensushr, #happynewyear25, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [⛄️ Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year 2025! 🎄](https://www.consensushr.com/⛄️-merry-christmas-a-happy-new-year-2025-🎄/)

**Published:** December 19, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #christmas, #consensushr, #hertfordshirebusinesses, #networkinbeds, #stevenagebusiness, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Breast Cancer Awareness Month | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/breast-cancer-awareness-month-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** October 2, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** @consensushr, @sg1businessclub, #Bedfordshire @SG1, #breastcancer, #cancer, #consensushr, #networkinbeds, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, #outsourcedHR, #stevenage, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME

---

### [SME-Focused HR Consultancy of the Year 2024 - Home Counties](https://www.consensushr.com/sme-focused-hr-consultancy-of-the-year-2024-home-counties/)

**Published:** October 23, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #bedfordshirebusiness, #consensushr, #HRAdvice, #HRSupport, #SMEAwardHR, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Important Health & Safety Update | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/important-health-safety-update-consensus-hr-in-herts-beds/)

**Published:** December 18, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** @sg1businessclub, #consensus hr, #consensushr, #Health&amp;Safety, #networkinbeds, #outsourcedemploymentlaw, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [MS Society - North Herts - "It is Quiz Time again..."](https://www.consensushr.com/ms-society-north-herts-it-is-quiz-time-againms-society-north-herts-it-is-quiz-time-again/)

**Published:** January 29, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

---

### [<strong>Disability Discrimination: Reasonable Adjustments</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/disability-discrimination-reasonable-adjustments/)

**Published:** April 4, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #disability, #disabilityinworkplace, #equalityact2010, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [<strong>Embracing Neurodiversity Celebration Week</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/embracing-neurodiversity-celebration-week/)

**Published:** March 13, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #ADHD, #equalityact2010, #equalityanddiversity, #neurodiversity, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [<strong>Sunak tries to head off rebels with pledge on EU law repeal</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/sunak-tries-to-head-off-rebels-with-pledge-on-eu-law-repeal/)

**Published:** January 18, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #employmentlaw, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [<strong>Two in five think equality drive discriminates against men</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/two-in-five-think-equality-drive-discriminates-against-men/)

**Published:** March 10, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #equality, #equalityact2010, #equalityanddiversity, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [<strong>Sexual harassment at work: three types of claim</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/sexual-harassment-at-work-three-types-of-claim/)

**Published:** March 27, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #sexual harassment, #sexualharassment, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [CBI boss Tony Danker sacked over misconduct claims](https://www.consensushr.com/cbi-boss-tony-danker-sacked-over-misconduct-claims/)

**Published:** April 11, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General, Investigations

**Tags:** #ACAS, #misconduct, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [CBI hired 'toxic' staff](https://www.consensushr.com/cbi-hired-toxic-staff/)

**Published:** April 25, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #CBI, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Rise in long-term sick pushes benefits bill to record high](https://www.consensushr.com/rise-in-long-term-sick-pushes-benefits-bill-to-record-high/)

**Published:** May 9, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Keeping Hold of a Personnel File and employee documents](https://www.consensushr.com/keeping-hold-of-a-personnel-file-and-employee-documents/)

**Published:** April 17, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Health &amp; Safety, Investigations, Payrol

**Tags:** #employeerecords, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Quarterly Legal HR Newsletter - May 2023](https://www.consensushr.com/quarterly-legal-hr-newsletter-may-2023/)

**Published:** May 9, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Newsletter

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Redundancy & Maternity Leave.  What is the law?](https://www.consensushr.com/redundancy-maternity-leave-what-is-the-law/)

**Published:** May 8, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #maternity, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, OutsourcingHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [More employers offer 'Summer Fridays'](https://www.consensushr.com/more-employers-offer-summer-fridays/)

**Published:** May 5, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #summerfridays, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Co-op introduces compassionate leave policy for colleagues](https://www.consensushr.com/co-op-introduces-compassionate-leave-policy-for-colleagues/)

**Published:** May 5, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #compassionate leave, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Checking a job applicant's right to work](https://www.consensushr.com/checking-a-job-applicants-right-to-work/)

**Published:** May 4, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #recruiting, #righttoworkuk, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [May the 4th Be With You](https://www.consensushr.com/may-the-4th-be-with-you/)

**Published:** May 4, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #maythe4thbewithyou, #outsourcedhumanresources, #starwars, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Gen X isn’t ready to leave the workforce](https://www.consensushr.com/gen-x-isnt-ready-to-leave-the-workforce/)

**Published:** May 3, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #GenZ, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Bumper Bank Holidays in May](https://www.consensushr.com/bumper-bank-holidays-in-may/)

**Published:** May 2, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #bankholidays, #kingscoronation, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Monthly blog HR Newsletter - April 2023](https://www.consensushr.com/monthly-blog-hr-newsletter-april-2023/)

**Published:** April 28, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Newsletter

**Tags:** #HRNews, #HRNewsletter, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Sick days reach a record high.](https://www.consensushr.com/sick-days-reach-a-record-high/)

**Published:** April 28, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, General

**Tags:** #outsourcing, absence, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Fewer EU laws to be scrapped. ](https://www.consensushr.com/fewer-eu-laws-to-be-scrapped/)

**Published:** April 28, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Improved guidance on managing health and safety](https://www.consensushr.com/improved-guidance-on-managing-health-and-safety/)

**Published:** April 26, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #Health&amp;Safety, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Gen Z workers press 'detonate' on their lives.](https://www.consensushr.com/gen-z-workers-press-detonate-on-their-lives/)

**Published:** April 24, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #GenZ, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Are you thinking of Outsourcing HR? | Consensus HR, Herts](https://www.consensushr.com/are-you-thinking-of-outsourcing-hr-consensus-hr-herts/)

**Published:** April 24, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #outsourcedHR, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, OutsourcingHR, Small Business, SME

---

### [<strong>UK government to adopt 'light touch' rules around AI </strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/uk-government-to-adopt-light-touch-rules-around-ai/)

**Published:** March 29, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #artificialintelligence, #HRblog, #HRStevenage, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Half of business leaders - AI better than their staff](https://www.consensushr.com/half-of-business-leaders-ai-better-than-their-staff/)

**Published:** April 20, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #AI, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [The Impact of Party Animal Posts](https://www.consensushr.com/the-impact-of-party-animal-posts/)

**Published:** April 20, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, #socialmedia, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Recruitment, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [UK employers lure Gen Z workers ](https://www.consensushr.com/uk-employers-lure-gen-z-workers/)

**Published:** April 12, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #Finishearlyfriday, #outsourcedhumanresources, #Terms&amp;Conditions, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, SME, SME's

---

### [Government drops support for staff](https://www.consensushr.com/government-drops-support-for-staff/)

**Published:** April 11, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #thirdparty, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [<strong>Why Your Business Needs Employment Contracts</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/why-your-business-needs-employment-contracts/)

**Published:** April 11, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General, Handbook

**Tags:** #Employment Contract, #employmentlaw, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Stress Awareness Month - April](https://www.consensushr.com/stress-awareness-month-april/)

**Published:** April 6, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [<strong>Disability Discrimination: Policy vs. Practice</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/disability-discrimination-policy-vs-practice/)

**Published:** April 5, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #equalityact2010, #equalityanddiversity, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Breathe HR Holidays & First Aid at Work](https://www.consensushr.com/breathe-hr-holidays-first-aid-at-work/)

**Published:** April 3, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #breatheHR, #firstaidatwork, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Why does a company need HR?](https://www.consensushr.com/why-does-a-company-need-hr/)

**Published:** April 3, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Handbook

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Wear a Hat Day - 31st March 23](https://www.consensushr.com/wear-a-hat-day-31st-march-23/)

**Published:** March 31, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #wearahatday, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Monthly blog Newsletter - March 2023](https://www.consensushr.com/monthly-blog-newsletter-march-2023/)

**Published:** March 31, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Newsletter

**Tags:** #monthlyblognewsletter, #Newsletter, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [<strong>Top Five HR Tips</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/top-five-hr-tips/)

**Published:** March 30, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #top5hrtips, #toptips, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [<strong>Finding and Keeping Talent</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/finding-and-keeping-talent/)

**Published:** March 29, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Recruitment, Rewards &amp; Benefits

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #talent, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Recruitment, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [The Importance of Human Resources in Business](https://www.consensushr.com/the-importance-of-human-resources-in-business/)

**Published:** February 13, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Health &amp; Safety, Investigations, Newsletter, Payrol, Performance Management, Recruitment, Redundancy, Rewards &amp; Benefits, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [<strong>Finding the Right Freelancer</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/finding-the-right-freelancer/)

**Published:** March 28, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #freelancer, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [HSE launches 'Asbestos and You' campaign](https://www.consensushr.com/hse-launches-asbestos-and-you-campaign/)

**Published:** March 27, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #asbestos, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Met Police: 'boys' club'](https://www.consensushr.com/met-police-boys-club/)

**Published:** March 21, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #equalityact2010, #equalityanddiversity, #metpolice, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME's

---

### [<strong><u>Protect your workers from violence and aggression</u></strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/protect-your-workers-from-violence-and-aggression/)

**Published:** March 23, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #bullying, #Health&amp;Safety, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [<strong>Bad Behaviour Outside of Work</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/bad-behaviour-outside-of-work/)

**Published:** March 23, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #badbehaviour, #bullying, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourced hr, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [<strong>Zero-hours contract staff to receive predictable working rights </strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/zero-hours-contract-staff-to-receive-predictable-working-rights/)

**Published:** March 23, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Rewards &amp; Benefits

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Plan to raise state pension age shelved as life expectancy falls](https://www.consensushr.com/plan-to-raise-state-pension-age-shelved-as-life-expectancy-falls/)

**Published:** March 22, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General, Payrol, Rewards &amp; Benefits

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #pensions, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [<strong>The Hard Facts of Recruitment</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/the-hard-facts-of-recruitment/)

**Published:** March 22, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #outsourcedHR, #outsourcedhumanresources, #recruitment, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME

---

### [<strong>Compassionate Leave in the workplace.</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/compassionate-leave-in-the-workplace/)

**Published:** March 17, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [The True Cost of Recruitment](https://www.consensushr.com/the-true-cost-of-recruitment/)

**Published:** March 20, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Handbook, Recruitment

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Recruitment, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Employment law dates overview 22/23](https://www.consensushr.com/employment-law-dates-overview-22-23/)

**Published:** March 9, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Newsletter

**Tags:** #employmentlaw, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Budget leaves household incomes stagnant](https://www.consensushr.com/budget-leaves-household-incomes-stagnant/)

**Published:** March 16, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #budget2023, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Outsourced Human Resources (HR)](https://www.consensushr.com/outsourced-human-resources-hr/)

**Published:** March 16, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Starplan: Woman awarded £19k for Christmas party harassment](https://www.consensushr.com/starplan-woman-awarded-19k-for-christmas-party-harassment/)

**Published:** March 15, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #sexual harassment, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [<strong>Do’s & Don’ts for Getting Along in a Coworking Space</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/dos-donts-for-getting-along-in-a-coworking-space/)

**Published:** March 15, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #sharedoffices, Business, Business Owners, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME

---

### [<strong>Recruitment: finding the perfect match…</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/recruitment-finding-the-perfect-match/)

**Published:** March 21, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Recruitment, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [<strong>How to make employees your most valuable marketing asset</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/how-to-make-employees-your-most-valuable-marketing-asset/)

**Published:** March 15, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #asset, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Poor mental health is the main cause of long-term absence](https://www.consensushr.com/poor-mental-health-is-the-main-cause-of-long-term-absence/)

**Published:** March 14, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #longtermsick, #Mental health, #outsourcedhumanresources, absence, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Mental Health Awareness Week](https://www.consensushr.com/mental-health-awareness-week/)

**Published:** May 6, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [<strong>Budget set to break down work barriers.</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/budget-set-to-break-down-work-barriers/)

**Published:** March 13, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #budget23, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, SME, SME's

---

### [<strong>Hunt to 'nudge' the long-term sick back to work</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/hunt-to-nudge-the-long-term-sick-back-to-work/)

**Published:** March 13, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #longtermsick, #outsourcedHR, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME&#039;s

---

### [<strong>Long-term sick responsible for growth in economic inactivity </strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/long-term-sick-responsible-for-growth-in-economic-inactivity/)

**Published:** February 22, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #longermsick, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [<strong>UK jumps up rankings for highly skilled overseas workers </strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/uk-jumps-up-rankings-for-highly-skilled-overseas-workers/)

**Published:** March 10, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #equalityact2010, #equalityanddiversity, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Recruitment, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [<strong>Employment tribunals face backlog.</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/employment-tribunals-face-backlog/)

**Published:** March 9, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #ET, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, Employment Tribunal, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [The Importance of Employee Engagement and How to Improve it](https://www.consensushr.com/the-importance-of-employee-engagement-and-how-to-improve-it-2/)

**Published:** March 8, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General, Handbook

**Tags:** #employeeengagement, #engagement, #outsourcedhumanresources, #stevenge, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [No Smoking Day – 8th March 2023](https://www.consensushr.com/no-smoking-day-8th-march-2023/)

**Published:** March 7, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #nosmokingday, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [UK gender pay gap widens](https://www.consensushr.com/uk-gender-pay-gap-widens/)

**Published:** March 7, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Handbook, Rewards &amp; Benefits

**Tags:** #equalityact2010, #equalityanddiversity, #genderpay, #HR Herts, #HRblog, #HRStevenage, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [<strong>Government appoints first menopause tsar.</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/government-appoints-first-menopause-tsar/)

**Published:** March 7, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #equalityact2010, #equalityanddiversity, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, menopause, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [<strong>DWP backs expansion of auto-enrolment </strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/dwp-backs-expansion-of-auto-enrolment/)

**Published:** March 6, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Payrol

**Tags:** #autoenrolment, #outsourcedhumanresources, #pensions, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [<strong>BRITISH PIE WEEK – 6<sup>th </sup>– 12<sup>th</sup> march 2023</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/british-pie-week-6th-12th-march-2023/)

**Published:** March 6, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #britishpieweek, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [<strong>Violence and abuse against retail workers soars.</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/violence-and-abuse-against-retail-workers-soars/)

**Published:** March 2, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #abuse, #Hertfordshire, #outsourcedHR, #outsourcedhumanresources, #stevenage, #violence, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME

---

### [The Importance of Employee Engagement and How to Improve it](https://www.consensushr.com/the-importance-of-employee-engagement-and-how-to-improve-it/)

**Published:** February 20, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Performance Management, Rewards &amp; Benefits

**Tags:** #employeeengagement, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [<strong>HSBC seeks smaller HQ.</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/hsbc-seeks-smaller-hq/)

**Published:** March 1, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Newsletter

**Tags:** #flexibleworking, #hybridworking, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Monthly blog Newsletter - February 2023](https://www.consensushr.com/monthly-blog-newsletter-february-2023/)

**Published:** February 28, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Newsletter

**Tags:** #monthlyHRNewsletter, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [How to Develop an Effective Diversity and Inclusion Program](https://www.consensushr.com/how-to-develop-an-effective-diversity-and-inclusion-program-2/)

**Published:** February 28, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Handbook

**Tags:** #diversity, #inclusion, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [<strong>Executive target for women is met three years ahead of schedule</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/executive-target-for-women-is-met-three-years-ahead-of-schedule/)

**Published:** February 28, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #equalityanddiversity, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [<strong>Companies optimistic over economic growth</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/companies-optimistic-over-economic-growth/)

**Published:** February 28, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #BusinessOwners, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [<strong>Women have boardroom majority at M&S</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/women-have-boardroom-majority-at-ms/)

**Published:** February 27, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #equality, #equalityact2010, #equalityanddiversity, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [How to Develop an Effective Diversity and Inclusion Program](https://www.consensushr.com/how-to-develop-an-effective-diversity-and-inclusion-program/)

**Published:** February 27, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #equality, #equalityact2010, #equalityanddiversity, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [<strong>Gender pay gap will not close until 2044.</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/gender-pay-gap-will-not-close-until-2044/)

**Published:** February 24, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General, Handbook, Recruitment, Rewards &amp; Benefits

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Recruitment, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [<strong>Firms stick to four-day working week after trial ends </strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/firms-stick-to-four-day-working-week-after-trial-ends/)

**Published:** February 21, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Newsletter, Rewards &amp; Benefits

**Tags:** #4dayweek, #fourdayweek, #HR Herts, #HRblog, #HRHertford, #HRLetchworth, #HRStevenage, #hrstrategy, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

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### [National Pancake Day – February 21, 2023](https://www.consensushr.com/national-pancake-day-february-21-2023/)

**Published:** February 21, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Love your pet day](https://www.consensushr.com/love-your-pet-day/)

**Published:** February 20, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, loveyourpetday, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Company fined £120,000](https://www.consensushr.com/company-fined-120000/)

**Published:** February 16, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #fall, #Health&amp;Safety, #Health&amp;Safety #HealthandSafety, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [<strong>Gen Z workers may be feeling the strain more than anyone </strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/gen-z-workers-may-be-feeling-the-strain-more-than-anyone/)

**Published:** February 16, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #ConsenHR, #GenZ, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Doctors told to sign off fewer patients ](https://www.consensushr.com/doctors-told-to-sign-off-fewer-patients/)

**Published:** February 15, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #GP, #outsourcedhumanresources, #sickness, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [<strong><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAyMTQuNzE1MDg0NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5oc2UuZ292LnVrL3dvcmstYXQtaGVpZ2h0L2xhZGRlcnMvaW5kZXguaHRtP3V0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249Z3VpZGFuY2UtcHVzaCZ1dG1fdGVybT1sYWRkZXJzLWhlYWRsaW5lJnV0bV9jb250ZW50PWRpZ2VzdC0xNC1mZWItMjMifQ.2enRtkQDgCPEWfWfCNDxP7Jn1g0caV8tYAxwdTY8qr4/s/2909209411/br/154445422651-l" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Safe use of ladders and stepladders at work</a></strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/safe-use-of-ladders-and-stepladders-at-work/)

**Published:** February 14, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #Health&amp;Safety, #ladders, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [<strong>Demand for skilled workers to push up salaries</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/demand-for-skilled-workers-to-push-up-salaries/)

**Published:** February 13, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Payrol, Performance Management

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #payroll, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [<strong>Inquiry uncovers years of sexual harassment at transport union </strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/inquiry-uncovers-years-of-sexual-harassment-at-transport-union/)

**Published:** February 9, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #equalityact2010, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [<strong>McDonald's pledges to better protect workers in the UK</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/mcdonalds-pledges-to-better-protect-workers-in-the-uk/)

**Published:** February 8, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #equalityact2010, #mcdonalds, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Young workers' safety highlighted](https://www.consensushr.com/young-workers-safety-highlighted/)

**Published:** February 7, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

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### [<strong>Employers group joins criticism of apprenticeship levy </strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/employers-group-joins-criticism-of-apprenticeship-levy/)

**Published:** February 7, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #apprentices, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Young people seek to make friends](https://www.consensushr.com/young-people-seek-to-make-friends/)

**Published:** February 3, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**

![Apprenticeship](https://www.consensushr.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Consensus-HR-Blog-Header-1-scaled.jpg "Consensus HR Blog Header")*Matthew Pinto-Chilcott, Owner of Consensus HR comments:” The BBC have recently written this article which is very interesting in relation to the major change that has happened to the workforce in relation to going to work and the office. Many articles are now being written about employees who do not wish to return to the workplace, but do they have a choice? We are finding after talking to our clients and other businesses where this is applicable some have found it very easy through consulting with the team about the benefit of returning to the workplace such as team moral, better office facilities and team meetings amongst many other things whilst ensuring an adequate Risk Assessment takes place and a correct Policy is in place to return as normal and as it was prior to the pandemic, whilst others through consultation and talking have found a balance, working in the office, three days a week and from home / hybrid, two days a week. The last three years have shown us, that as long as the team are managed correctly, given the right tools for the job, and a Risk Assessment / Lone Working needs met they can basically do the job anywhere whilst ensuring that the 121 / team contact continues as needed and it is really up to the business and team to decide on the most productive way forward for the team member and business. Although this is not possible in all sectors such as care, hospitals, catering etc.*

## **NEWS ARTICLE: – Young people seek to make friends as firms shift to remote-working** 

The workplace has traditionally been an environment to make friendships and connections, but many young people are lacking such opportunities as employers shift to hybrid-, distributed- or remote-working models. Experts say that, overall, social circles have shrunk in the wake of the pandemic – and in some cases, were never established at all. “Many people, Gen Z specifically, who are entering the workforce, haven’t necessarily had the experience of being able to make friends in the typical way, and are starting a new job for the first time where they don’t know anyone,” explains Miriam Kirmayer, a clinical psychologist and friendship expert practicing in Montréal, Canada. Because Gen Z has not had the “experience of making new friends at work that they really can draw on and leverage to keep them feeling socially connected,” young people are fundamentally changing their approaches to how they connect, and what those connections look like, Kirmayer says. These shifts also have changed the entire traditional idea that work functions as a “hub of friendship and social connection,” she adds.

[BBC](https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20230201-can-gen-z-make-friends-in-the-pandemic-era)

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### [National Apprenticeship Week](https://www.consensushr.com/national-apprenticeship-week/)

**Published:** February 6, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #apprentices, #apprenticeshipweek, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [<strong>HSBC staff go casual </strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/hsbc-staff-go-casual/)

**Published:** February 3, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #HSBC, #outsourcedhumanresources, #uniformstandards, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME's, stevenage

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### [National Pizza Day - 9 Feb. 2023](https://www.consensushr.com/national-pizza-day-9-feb-2023/)

**Published:** February 8, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #nationalpizzaday, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [World Cancer Day - 4th February 2023](https://www.consensushr.com/world-cancer-day-4th-february-2023/)

**Published:** February 3, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #cancer, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, hr outsourcing, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [<strong>Employment Law Update – Q1 2023</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/employment-law-update-q1-2023/)

**Published:** January 31, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Newsletter

**Tags:** #employmentlaw, #HRNewsletter, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [<strong>Divorcing staff could soon be given time off</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/divorcing-staff-could-soon-be-given-time-off/)

**Published:** January 30, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Rewards &amp; Benefits

**Tags:** #divorce, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME's, stevenage

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### [<strong><u>Reporting accidents and illness at work</u></strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/reporting-accidents-and-illness-at-work/)

**Published:** January 30, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, General, Handbook, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #employeesickness, #outsourcedhumanresources, #sickness, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [HR Blog Newsletter - January 2023](https://www.consensushr.com/hr-blog-newsletter-january-2023/)

**Published:** January 31, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety, Newsletter

**Tags:** #Newsletter, #outsourcedhumanresources, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [<strong>UK plots rethink on foreign student working hours</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/uk-plots-rethink-on-foreign-student-working-hours/)

**Published:** February 3, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #students, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Automatic enrolment pension thresholds 2023/24](https://www.consensushr.com/automatic-enrolment-pension-thresholds-2023-24/)

**Published:** January 31, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Payrol, Rewards &amp; Benefits

**Tags:** #autoenrolment, #outsourcedhumanresources, #pensions, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Menopause leave rejected by ministers](https://www.consensushr.com/menopause-leave-rejected-by-ministers/)

**Published:** January 25, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #Hertfordshire, #menopause, #outsourcedHR, #outsourcedhumanresources, #stevenage, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business

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### [Company fined after surveyor dies](https://www.consensushr.com/company-fined-after-surveyor-dies/)

**Published:** January 24, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Implications for employers of teachers strike](https://www.consensushr.com/implications-for-employers-of-teachers-strike/)

**Published:** January 23, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #teachersstrike, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [<strong>Workers determined to stick with remote working </strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/workers-determined-to-stick-with-remote-working/)

**Published:** December 19, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #remote working, Business, Business Owners, Hertford, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [£600,000 fine for building contractor after fire risk failings](https://www.consensushr.com/600000-fine-for-building-contractor-after-fire-risk-failings/)

**Published:** November 4, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #Fire, #firesafety, #Health&amp;Safety, #Health&amp;Safety #HealthandSafety, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [<strong>HMRC trials answer by text system to cut call </strong>queues](https://www.consensushr.com/hmrc-trials-answer-by-text-system-to-cut-call-queues/)

**Published:** January 19, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #AI, #IT, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [<strong><u>Guidance on working in cold and wintry weather</u></strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/guidance-on-working-in-cold-and-wintry-weather/)

**Published:** January 17, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #coldweather, #outsourcedhumanresources, #weather, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME's, stevenage

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### [<strong>Wages have grown at the fastest rate in more than 20 years</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/wages-have-grown-at-the-fastest-rate-in-more-than-20-years/)

**Published:** January 17, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Payrol

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #payroll, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [<strong>Number of online job adverts falls</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/number-of-online-job-adverts-falls/)

**Published:** January 16, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Recruitment, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [<strong>Benefits of Outsourcing your HR</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/benefits-of-outsourcing-your-hr/)

**Published:** January 16, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Make sure you are working safety with DSE.](https://www.consensushr.com/make-sure-you-are-working-safety-with-dse/)

**Published:** January 13, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #dse, #Health&amp;Safety, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Government unveils anti-strike laws](https://www.consensushr.com/government-unveils-anti-strike-laws/)

**Published:** January 12, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General, Redundancy

**Tags:** #strikes, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Food company fined £858,000 after worker loses arm](https://www.consensushr.com/food-company-fined-858000-after-worker-loses-arm/)

**Published:** January 12, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #award, #fined, #Health&amp;Safety, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [Did you know?  January - walk your dog month.](https://www.consensushr.com/did-you-know-january-walk-your-dog-month/)

**Published:** January 11, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #dog, #january, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, hr outsourcing, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

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### [<strong>Regulator moves diversity reporting rules forward </strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/regulator-moves-diversity-reporting-rules-forward/)

**Published:** January 11, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #diversity, #equalityact2010, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Lawyers expect legal challenge to anti-strike laws](https://www.consensushr.com/lawyers-expect-legal-challenge-to-anti-strike-laws/)

**Published:** January 9, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #anti-strike laws, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [<strong>Employers could sue unions under anti-strike laws </strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/employers-could-sue-unions-under-anti-strike-laws/)

**Published:** January 6, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General, Performance Management

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #strikes, Business, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [<strong>Sunak expected to unveil strike law</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/sunak-expected-to-unveil-strike-law/)

**Published:** January 5, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #strikes, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [<strong>Half of workers eye new roles</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/half-of-workers-eye-new-roles/)

**Published:** January 3, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General, Performance Management, Recruitment, Rewards &amp; Benefits

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Recruitment, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [<strong>Zero-hours contracts among over-50s hit record high</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/zero-hours-contracts-among-over-50s-hit-record-high/)

**Published:** January 3, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General, Recruitment, Redundancy

**Tags:** #age, #agediscrimination, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Happy New Year 2023](https://www.consensushr.com/happy-new-year-2023/)

**Published:** January 2, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #2023, #HRHertford, #HRStevenage, #HRWelwynGardenCity, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Groom v Samuel Smith Old Brewery](https://www.consensushr.com/groom-v-samuel-smith-old-brewery/)

**Published:** December 20, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General, Investigations, Rewards &amp; Benefits

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #unauthoriseddeductionofwages, #unfairdismissal, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [<strong>Companies could get tax breaks for staff support </strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/companies-could-get-tax-breaks-for-staff-support/)

**Published:** December 19, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #staffsupport, #taxbreaks, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEyMTUuNjgyNjk2MjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5oc2UuZ292LnVrL3N0cmVzcy9pbmRleC5odG0_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj1ndWlkYW5jZS1wdXNoJnV0bV90ZXJtPXN0cmVzcy1oZWFkbGluZSZ1dG1fY29udGVudD1kaWdlc3QtMTUtZGVjLTIyIn0.N7Zqu2Xhh3hcfYKKCsKAsWaek92Z1TOpTkm8imPTgZI/s/2909209411/br/150554335799-l" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Preventing work-related stress: the leading cause of illness at work</a>](https://www.consensushr.com/preventing-work-related-stress-the-leading-cause-of-illness-at-work/)

**Published:** December 15, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #COSHH, #Health&amp;Safety, #hse, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [<strong>Compulsory liquidations soar in November</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/compulsory-liquidations-soar-in-november/)

**Published:** December 15, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Redundancy

**Tags:** #liquidations, #outsourcedhumanresources, #redundancy, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [<strong>Tribunal backs care home for sacking staff over Covid jab status</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/tribunal-backs-care-home-for-sacking-staff-over-covid-jab-status/)

**Published:** December 14, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #Covid Update, #covid-19, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [FAQ - 7 - We found them stealing.](https://www.consensushr.com/faq-7-we-found-them-stealing/)

**Published:** December 13, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #ACAS, #discipline, #outsourcedhumanresources, #theft, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Workers stressed over cost of living crisis ](https://www.consensushr.com/workers-stressed-over-cost-of-living-crisis/)

**Published:** December 12, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #Mental health, absence, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [<strong>Job vacancies slow amid fears for the economy </strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/job-vacancies-slow-amid-fears-for-the-economy/)

**Published:** December 8, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #vacancies, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [<strong>PM working on 'tough' new anti-strike laws</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/pm-working-on-tough-new-anti-strike-laws/)

**Published:** December 8, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General, Performance Management, Redundancy

**Tags:** #HRblog, #HRLetchworth, #HRWelwynGardenCity, #inflation, #outsourcedhumanresources, #strikes, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [<strong>Number of young people making disability claims triples in a year</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/number-of-young-people-making-disability-claims-triples-in-a-year/)

**Published:** December 7, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #Mental health, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [<strong>New HSE podcast episodes released</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/new-hse-podcast-episodes-released/)

**Published:** December 6, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #Health&amp;Safety, #manualhandling, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [<strong>UK employees to be given more flexible working rights </strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/uk-employees-to-be-given-more-flexible-working-rights/)

**Published:** December 5, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #employmentlaw, #flexibleworking, Business, Business Owners, employment law, hertfordshire, HR, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME's, stevenage

---

### [<strong>Ban on exclusivity clauses extended</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/ban-on-exclusivity-clauses-extended/)

**Published:** December 2, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #Contracts of Employment, #exclusivity, #Hertfordshire, #outsourcedhumanresources, #stevenage, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME

---

### [Latest HR Surgeries](https://www.consensushr.com/latest-hr-surgeries/)

**Published:** August 8, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Temperature in the workplace](https://www.consensushr.com/temperature-in-the-workplace/)

**Published:** December 1, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #Health&amp;Safety, #officetemperature, #winter, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage, worktemperature

---

### [<strong>H&M to cut 1,500 jobs </strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/hm-to-cut-1500-jobs/)

**Published:** December 1, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General, Redundancy

**Tags:** #Hertfordshire, #stevenage, Business, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME&#039;s

---

### [Monthly blog Newsletter - November 22](https://www.consensushr.com/monthly-blog-newsletter-november-22/)

**Published:** November 30, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #HRNewsletter, #monthlyHRNewsletter, #Newsletter, #Nov22HRNewsletter, Business, Business Owners, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME

---

### [<strong>Banker with cancer claims £4.3m from NatWest over dismissal </strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/banker-with-cancer-claims-4-3m-from-natwest-over-dismissal/)

**Published:** November 30, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #BusinessOwners, #equalityact2010, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [<strong>City workers ignore calls to return to offices</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/city-workers-ignore-calls-to-return-to-offices/)

**Published:** November 29, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety, Performance Management

**Tags:** #HRblog, #HRHertford, #HRLetchworth, #HRStevenage, #hybridworking, #outsourcedhumanresources, #returntowork, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [<strong>100 firms move to permanent four-day week</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/100-firms-move-to-permanent-four-day-week/)

**Published:** November 28, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General, Handbook, Recruitment, Rewards &amp; Benefits

**Tags:** #100firms, #4dayweek, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, Hertford, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Can I change an employees Terms & Conditions (T&C's)](https://www.consensushr.com/can-i-change-an-employees-terms-conditions-tcs/)

**Published:** November 28, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #T&amp;C&#039;s, #Terms&amp;Conditions, Business, Business Owners, Hertford, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [<strong>Flexible working key to reducing pay gap, civil servants claim </strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/flexible-working-key-to-reducing-pay-gap-civil-servants-claim/)

**Published:** November 25, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General, Performance Management

**Tags:** #flexibleworking, #outsourcedhumanresources, #paygap, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Business and unions demand Sunak scraps..](https://www.consensushr.com/business-and-unions-demand-sunak-scraps/)

**Published:** November 24, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #employmentlaw, #EuropeanUnion, #herts, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, employment law, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Compensation for a dyslexic M&S employee](https://www.consensushr.com/compensation-for-a-dyslexic-ms-employee/)

**Published:** November 24, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #disability, #discrimination, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [HSE publishes annual statistics for 2021/22](https://www.consensushr.com/hse-publishes-annual-statistics-for-2021-22/)

**Published:** November 23, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #Health&amp;Safety, #Health&amp;Safety #HealthandSafety, #hse, #statistics, Business Owners, Hertford, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Menopausal women and flexible working patterns](https://www.consensushr.com/menopausal-women-and-flexible-working-patterns/)

**Published:** November 23, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #NHS, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, menopause, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [World Menopause Day](https://www.consensushr.com/world-menopause-day/)

**Published:** October 14, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #Hertfordshire, HR Consultant, hr outsourcing, menopause, world menopause day

---

### [Investigation reveals harsh conditions at Boohoo factory](https://www.consensushr.com/investigation-reveals-harsh-conditions-at-boohoo-factory/)

**Published:** November 23, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety, Recruitment, Redundancy

**Tags:** #hrstrategy, #outsourcedhumanresources, #workingconditions, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Slips, Trips and Falls](https://www.consensushr.com/slips-trips-and-falls/)

**Published:** November 22, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #falls, #Health&amp;Safety, #outsourcedhumanresources, #slipstripsfalls, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Watching the World Cup in the work-from-home era ](https://www.consensushr.com/watching-the-world-cup-in-the-work-from-home-era/)

**Published:** November 22, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Performance Management, Rewards &amp; Benefits

**Tags:** #Hertfordshire, #outsourcedhumanresources, #stevenage, #Worldcup, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME

---

### [FAQ - 6 - What counts as a disability?](https://www.consensushr.com/faq-6-what-counts-as-a-disability/)

**Published:** November 21, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #disability, #disabilityinworkplace, #hiddendisability, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Remote working is blamed for pub woes ](https://www.consensushr.com/remote-working-is-blamed-for-pub-woes/)

**Published:** November 21, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Redundancy

**Tags:** #christmas, #Hertfordshire, #hybridworking, #outsourcedhumanresources, #pub, #stevenage, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Support, Small Business, SME

---

### [Workers get thermals as heating is reduced](https://www.consensushr.com/workers-get-thermals-as-heating-is-reduced/)

**Published:** November 21, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #heating, #outsourcedhumanresources, #thermals, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME

---

### [Fire Alarm - when was yours last checked?](https://www.consensushr.com/fire-alarm-when-was-yours-last-checked/)

**Published:** November 18, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #Fire, #firesafety, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, hr outsourcing, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [<strong>National Living Wage rising to £10.42 in April</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/national-living-wage-rising-to-10-42-in-april/)

**Published:** November 18, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General, Recruitment, Rewards &amp; Benefits

**Tags:** #NationalLivingWage, #NationalLivingWage2022, #wages, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Stress Anxiety and Depression for work related illness](https://www.consensushr.com/stress-anxiety-and-depression/)

**Published:** November 18, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #stress, #stressatwork, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, hr outsourcing, HR Support

---

### [<strong>Twitter locks staff out of offices until next week </strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/twitter-locks-staff-out-of-offices-until-next-week/)

**Published:** November 18, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, General, Redundancy, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #culture, #employeerelations, #moral, #Twitter, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [<strong>FIFA WORLD CUP – “Come on.........”</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/fifa-world-cup-come-on/)

**Published:** November 17, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #FIFA, #outsourcedhumanresources, #qatarworldcup, #Worldcup, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [<strong>Over-50s head back to work</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/over-50s-head-back-to-work/)

**Published:** November 16, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General, Recruitment, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #age, #agediscrimination, #equalityact2010, #returntowork, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [<strong>Record pay rises planned for UK but real wages lag inflation </strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/record-pay-rises-planned-for-uk-but-real-wages-lag-inflation/)

**Published:** November 15, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General, Performance Management, Redundancy, Rewards &amp; Benefits

**Tags:** #inflation, #salaries, #wages, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME

---

### [Health & Safety Bulletin - Seasonal Workers & Accident Book](https://www.consensushr.com/health-safety-bulletin-seasonal-workers-accident-book/)

**Published:** November 10, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #accidentbook, #H&amp;S, #Health&amp;Safety, #Health&amp;Safety #HealthandSafety, #seasonalworker, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [<strong>Raab warned to respect staff after bullying claims</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/raab-warned-to-respect-staff-after-bullying-claims/)

**Published:** November 14, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General, Performance Management, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #ACAS, #bullying, #discipline, #HRblog, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, SME, SME's

---

### [<strong>Ethnic minority workers face pay gap</strong>](https://www.consensushr.com/ethnic-minority-workers-face-pay-gap/)

**Published:** November 14, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General, Recruitment

**Tags:** #discrimination, #equalityact2010, #nationality, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Poor health of public 'is holding back UK growth](https://www.consensushr.com/poor-health-of-public-is-holding-back-uk-growth/)

**Published:** November 10, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

---

### [One in five Britons have faced workplace discrimination.](https://www.consensushr.com/one-in-five-britons-have-faced-workplace-discrimination/)

**Published:** November 8, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #discrimination, #equalityact2010, #workplacediscrimination, Business, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [FAQ Five - They want to go part-time](https://www.consensushr.com/faq-five-they-want-to-go-part-time/)

**Published:** November 7, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #Contractsofemployment, #flexibleworking, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Bank holiday confirmed for date of The Queen’s funeral](https://www.consensushr.com/bank-holiday-confirmed-for-date-of-the-queens-funeral/)

**Published:** September 12, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Pension Awareness Day](https://www.consensushr.com/pension-awareness-day/)

**Published:** September 15, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #Hertfordshire, #stevenage, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support

---

### [Work-related fatal injuries in Great Britain](https://www.consensushr.com/work-related-fatal-injuries-in-great-britain/)

**Published:** November 1, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #H&amp;S, #Health&amp;Safety, #Health&amp;Safety #HealthandSafety, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Latest monthly HR blog Newsletter – October 2022](https://www.consensushr.com/latest-monthly-hr-blog-newsletter-october-2022/)

**Published:** October 31, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #hertfords, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Latest HR blog Newsletter - September 2022](https://www.consensushr.com/latest-hr-blog-newsletter-september-2022/)

**Published:** September 28, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #blog, #HRblog, Business, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Our FAQ's - 2 - They are always sick, what can I do?](https://www.consensushr.com/our-frequently-asked-hr-questions-faqs-2/)

**Published:** October 3, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

---

### [Health & Safety Bulletin](https://www.consensushr.com/health-safety-bulletin/)

**Published:** October 27, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety

**Tags:** #Health&amp;Safety #HealthandSafety, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, SME, SME's

---

### [Quarterly Employment Law Newsletter - Q4 2022](https://www.consensushr.com/quarterly-employment-law-newsletter-q4-2022/)

**Published:** October 24, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #employmentlaw, #Newsletter, Business, Business Owners, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Recession Ready - Alternatives to Redundancies](https://www.consensushr.com/recession-ready-alternatives-to-redundancies/)

**Published:** October 21, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #redundancies #alternativetoredundancies #redundant, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Health & Safety Poster / Information](https://www.consensushr.com/health-safety-poster-information/)

**Published:** October 20, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General, Health &amp; Safety, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** #Health&amp;Safety #HealthandSafety, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, SME, SME's

---

### [Mental Health in the workplace](https://www.consensushr.com/mental-health-in-the-workplace/)

**Published:** October 20, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Employment Law, General

**Tags:** #Mental health, #worldmentalhealthday, Business Owners, HR, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME

---

### [Happy Coffee Day !](https://www.consensushr.com/happy-coffee-day/)

**Published:** September 30, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #coffeelovers, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Our FAQ number 4 - Maternity leave](https://www.consensushr.com/maternity-leave/)

**Published:** October 18, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #outsourcedhumanresources, #pregnancy, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME's, stevenage

---

### [World Mental Health Day 2022](https://www.consensushr.com/world-mental-health-day-2022/)

**Published:** October 7, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #Hertfordshire, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, hr outsourcing, HR Support, outsourced hr

---

### [The History of Human Resource Management (HRM)](https://www.consensushr.com/the-history-of-human-resource-management-hrm-2/)

**Published:** October 13, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, General

**Tags:** #HRM, #Humanresourcemanagement, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME's

---

### [Our FAQs - 3 - How many holidays are they legally entitled to?](https://www.consensushr.com/our-faqs-3-how-many-holidays-are-they-legally-entitled-to/)

**Published:** October 10, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #comprehensiveHRandH&amp;SServices, #outsourcedhumanresources, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Stoptober 2022](https://www.consensushr.com/stoptober-2022/)

**Published:** October 5, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, hr outsourcing, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Our Frequently asked HR Questions (FAQ's)](https://www.consensushr.com/our-frequently-asked-hr-questions-faqs/)

**Published:** September 27, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #ACAS, #dismissal, #firing, #sacking, #the sack, Business, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [7 HR - Back to basics - 1 - Recruitment](https://www.consensushr.com/7-hr-back-to-basics-no-1-recruitment/)

**Published:** August 8, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General, Recruitment

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Recruitment, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Seven HR basics - 7 Employee Handbook](https://www.consensushr.com/seven-hr-basics-7-employee-handbook/)

**Published:** September 13, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, General, Handbook

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Liz Truss & her arrival as PM](https://www.consensushr.com/liz-truss-her-arrival-as-pm/)

**Published:** September 7, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME

---

### [Seven HR Back to Basics - 6 Performance](https://www.consensushr.com/seven-hr-back-to-basics-6-performance/)

**Published:** August 17, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #Hertfordshire, #stevenage, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME

---

### [Latest HR blog Newsletter - August 2022](https://www.consensushr.com/latest-hr-blog-newsletter-august-2022/)

**Published:** August 30, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General, Handbook

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Seven HR Back to basics - 5 Employee concerns](https://www.consensushr.com/seven-hr-back-to-basics-5-employee-concerns/)

**Published:** August 30, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, General, Performance Management

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Indirect Discrimination - £20,000](https://www.consensushr.com/indirect-discrimination-20000/)

**Published:** August 25, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Employment Law, General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Seven HR - Back to basics - 4 Procedures](https://www.consensushr.com/seven-hr-back-to-basics-4-procedures/)

**Published:** August 22, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [7 HR – Back to basics – 3 Employment checks](https://www.consensushr.com/7-hr-back-to-basics-3-employment-checks/)

**Published:** August 16, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [7 HR – Back to basics – 2 Employment Contract](https://www.consensushr.com/7-hr-back-to-basics-2-employment-contract/)

**Published:** August 11, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #Employment Contract, Business, Business Owners, employment law, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Seven HR - Back to basics](https://www.consensushr.com/seven-hr-back-to-basics/)

**Published:** August 5, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** Absence Management, Blog, Disciplinary &amp; Grievance, Employment Law, General, Handbook, Performance Management, Recruitment, Rewards &amp; Benefits, Training &amp; Development

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Cycle to Work Day](https://www.consensushr.com/yesterday-was-cycle-to-work-day/)

**Published:** August 5, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #Hertfordshire, #stevenage, Business Owners, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, SME

---

### [HR Legal Round Up](https://www.consensushr.com/hr-legal-round-up/)

**Published:** July 28, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Herts Visual Arts - The Big art Fair](https://www.consensushr.com/herts-visual-arts-the-big-art-fair/)

**Published:** July 18, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** Business, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Discover Updates to 'Fit Notes"](https://www.consensushr.com/updates-to-fit-notes/)

**Published:** June 24, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

---

### [Latest Concise June 2022 HR Blog Newsletter](https://www.consensushr.com/jun-2022-hr-newslette/)

**Published:** June 26, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #Cambridgeshire, bedfordshire, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Home workers pay](https://www.consensushr.com/home-workers-pay/)

**Published:** June 28, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, SME, SME's

---

### [Great National BBQ Week 4th to 10th July 2022](https://www.consensushr.com/national-bbq-week-4th-to-10th-july-2022/)

**Published:** July 4, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** Business, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [World Chocolate Day 7th July 2022](https://www.consensushr.com/world-chocolate-day-7th-july-2022/)

**Published:** July 6, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Positive Key HR lessons that can be learnt from Boris Johnsons resignation?](https://www.consensushr.com/what-key-hr-lessons-can-be-learnt/)

**Published:** July 11, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #WelwynGardenCity, Business Owners, Hertford, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Employment Law Newsletter - July 2022](https://www.consensushr.com/employment-law-newsletter-july-2022/)

**Published:** July 12, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #HR Herts, #HRHertford, #HRLetchworth, #HRStevenage, #HRWelwynGardenCity, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Baldock, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [NMC V Somerville - Worker Status](https://www.consensushr.com/nmc-v-somerville-worker-status/)

**Published:** March 21, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME

---

### [National Minimum Wage rates increase on 1st April 2022](https://www.consensushr.com/national-minimum-wage-rates-increase-on-1st-april-2022/)

**Published:** March 31, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** HR, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, Minimum wage, National Living Wage, National Minimum Wage

---

### [Flexi / Hybrid Working](https://www.consensushr.com/flexi-hybrid-working/)

**Published:** April 4, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME

---

### [When it gets hot!](https://www.consensushr.com/when-it-gets-hot/)

**Published:** June 20, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

---

### [Wow! HR Consultancy of the Year 2022](https://www.consensushr.com/wow-hr-consultancy-of-the-year-2022/)

**Published:** June 13, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #Contracts of Employment, Business, Business Owners, employment law, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Sex & Part-time detriment - British Gas](https://www.consensushr.com/sex-part-time-detriment-british-gas/)

**Published:** April 21, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME's

---

### ["You are always moaning and sick!!"](https://www.consensushr.com/you-are-always-moaning-and-sick/)

**Published:** May 17, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** #Bedfordshire, #Cambridgeshire, #Hertfordshire, #HRStevenage, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME

---

### [“Banter”￼](https://www.consensushr.com/banter￼/)

**Published:** May 9, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** Business, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Work from home for 20pc less pay!](https://www.consensushr.com/work-from-home-for-20pc-less-pay/)

**Published:** May 4, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---

### [Are your Company HR Foundations Stable?](https://www.consensushr.com/are-your-company-hr-foundations-stable/)

**Published:** April 11, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


**Categories:** General

**Tags:** Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

---


## Pages

### [Outsourced HR Support & Employment Law Services | Consensus HR - Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire](https://www.consensushr.com/)

**Published:** June 20, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


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### [About Us & Our Associates:](https://www.consensushr.com/about-us-at-consensus-hr/)

**Published:** September 1, 2014
**Author:** Jon Ponting

**Content:**


---

### [Employment Law UK](https://www.consensushr.com/hr-support-services-for-your-ccompany/employment-law/)

**Published:** April 6, 2015
**Author:** Jon Ponting

**Content:**


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### [Contact HR Support](https://www.consensushr.com/contact-hr-support/)

**Published:** July 26, 2014
**Author:** Jon Ponting

**Content:**


---

### [HR services](https://www.consensushr.com/services/)

**Published:** January 19, 2017
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


---

### [Blogs](https://www.consensushr.com/blogs-hr/)

**Published:** June 30, 2022
**Author:** Jon Ponting

**Content:**


---

### [Testimonials](https://www.consensushr.com/testimonials/)

**Published:** September 1, 2014
**Author:** Jon Ponting

**Content:**


---

### [Free HR Checkup](https://www.consensushr.com/free-hr-checkup/)

**Published:** October 18, 2017
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


---

### [Outsourced HR Services Herts & Beds | Consensus HR](https://www.consensushr.com/outsourced-hr-services-herts-beds-consensus-hr/)

**Published:** May 7, 2026
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


---

### [Consensus HR Home Page](https://www.consensushr.com/39358-2/)

**Published:** June 13, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


---

### [Management & Employee Development Programs](https://www.consensushr.com/hr-support-services-for-your-ccompany/management-development/)

**Published:** December 31, 2016
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


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### [Redundancy](https://www.consensushr.com/hr-support-services-for-your-ccompany/redundancy/)

**Published:** April 6, 2015
**Author:** Jon Ponting

**Content:**


---

### [Advice on Employment Contracts and <a href="https://www.consensushr.com/hr-support-services-for-your-ccompany/employment-contracts-handbooks/">Employee Handbook</a>](https://www.consensushr.com/hr-support-services-for-your-ccompany/employment-contracts-handbooks/)

**Published:** April 6, 2015
**Author:** Jon Ponting

**Excerpt:** Contracts & Handbooks

**Content:**


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### [Performance Management](https://www.consensushr.com/hr-support-services-for-your-ccompany/performance-management/)

**Published:** May 11, 2016
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


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### [Recruitment work](https://www.consensushr.com/hr-support-services-for-your-ccompany/recruitment/)

**Published:** April 6, 2015
**Author:** Jon Ponting

**Content:**


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### [Payroll](https://www.consensushr.com/hr-support-services-for-your-ccompany/payroll/)

**Published:** April 6, 2015
**Author:** Jon Ponting

**Content:**


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### [Absence Management](https://www.consensushr.com/hr-support-services-for-your-ccompany/absence-management/)

**Published:** April 6, 2015
**Author:** Jon Ponting

**Content:**


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### [Calendar](https://www.consensushr.com/calendar/)

**Published:** November 5, 2025
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


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### [Breathe HR](https://www.consensushr.com/breathe-hr/)

**Published:** March 25, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


---

### [Benefits of outsourced Human Resources:](https://www.consensushr.com/benefits-of-outsourcing-your-hr/)

**Published:** July 15, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


---

### ['How We Work'](https://www.consensushr.com/how-we-work/)

**Published:** June 21, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


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### [Investigation, Disciplinary & Grievance](https://www.consensushr.com/hr-support-services-for-your-ccompany/consensushr-com-disciplinary-grievance/)

**Published:** April 6, 2015
**Author:** Jon Ponting

**Content:**


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### [Vacancies](https://www.consensushr.com/vacancies/)

**Published:** September 8, 2021
**Author:** Jon Ponting

**Content:**


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### [Stay up-to-date!](https://www.consensushr.com/stay-up-to-date/)

**Published:** June 21, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


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### [The role of HR](https://www.consensushr.com/the-role-of-hr/)

**Published:** April 13, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


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### [Privacy Policy](https://www.consensushr.com/privacy-policy/)

**Published:** September 4, 2014
**Author:** Jon Ponting

**Content:**

[ConsensusHR](https://consensushr.com) Privacy Policy will use personal information we hold about you to provide our services and products to you. We may only share your information with staff, clients, or other specialists networks with the sole purpose of completing your order or transaction. In order to provide services to you we may be required to pass your personal information to parties located outside of the European Economic Area in countries which do not have data protection laws equivalent to those in the UK. Where this is the case we will take reasonable steps to ensure the privacy of your information.

Except in the situations listed above or as required or allowed by law or other regulation, we will not pass, disclose, rent or sell your personal information (other than any personal information which is already publicly available) to any third party without your prior consent. Any personal information that you submit to our website is similarly subject to the terms set out in this privacy policy.

By submitting your personal information, you consent to becoming a registered user of our website, and to us using the details that you have provided within the terms set out in this privacy policy. We may use the information to help us understand more about how our site is used by visitors and to enhance our services to you. By submitting your personal information, you give consent for us to contact you from time to time for marketing, advertising and public relations purposes and for as long as necessary for the purposes of fulfilling our obligations to you. We may also periodically send out information updates to registered users of [ConsensusHR](https://consensushr.com).

We make every effort to ensure the security of our systems. Unfortunately, no data transference or storage can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. As a result, while we strive to protect your personal information after we’ve received it, we cannot ensure or guarantee the security of the information. You have the right, by written request and on payment of a small fee, to a copy of any personal data (as defined in the Data Protection Act 1998) which we hold about you.

Mailing address:

BTC, Bessemer Drive,
Stevenage,
SG1 2DX

Email: info@consensushr.com

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### [Previous HR Awards](https://www.consensushr.com/previous-hr-awards/)

**Published:** July 27, 2022
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


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### [Packages](https://www.consensushr.com/packages/)

**Published:** October 18, 2017
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


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### [Our HR Team | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds](https://www.consensushr.com/our-hr-team-consensus-hr-herts-beds/)

**Published:** January 5, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


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### [On Site Support Services:](https://www.consensushr.com/on-site-support-services/)

**Published:** January 16, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


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### [HR Software](https://www.consensushr.com/hr-software/)

**Published:** April 14, 2018
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


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### [Free HR Resources](https://www.consensushr.com/services/free-hr-resources/)

**Published:** December 31, 2016
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


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### [Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)](https://www.consensushr.com/frequently-asked-questions-faqs/)

**Published:** October 18, 2017
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


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### [Employment Law Updates](https://www.consensushr.com/employment-law-updates/)

**Published:** January 16, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


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### [Employment documentation](https://www.consensushr.com/employment-documentation/)

**Published:** January 16, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


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### [Health & Safety & Employee Well-being](https://www.consensushr.com/hr-support-services-for-your-ccompany/health-safety/)

**Published:** October 3, 2022
**Author:** Jon Ponting

**Content:**


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### [Email & Employers advice line](https://www.consensushr.com/email-employers-advice-line/)

**Published:** January 16, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


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### [Complete HR Services....](https://www.consensushr.com/hr-support-services-for-your-ccompany/)

**Published:** June 7, 2016
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


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### [Business HR Support Services](https://www.consensushr.com/business-support-services/)

**Published:** January 16, 2024
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

**Content:**


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### [Welcome](https://www.consensushr.com/404-2/)

**Published:** March 17, 2023
**Author:** Matthew Chilcott

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# [Consensus HR](https://consensushr.com/mpc)

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## **Employment Law**

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#### INTRODUCTION

Employment Law: Many people do not realise that from the moment your business begins to grow and you advertise for that first employee, employment law begins. How you place the advertisement, what is asked for, questions you may ask at an interview – should you ​get any part of this wrong​, it could result in a hefty Employment Tribunal award.

​Understanding how difficult it can be for companies to adhere to the ever​-​changing employment law is why ​Consensus HR’s founder ​Matthew studied for three years with the University of Surrey ​and CIPD’s Employment Law Barristers. This was to ensure that he gained a full understanding​/​qualification within this field (ACEL) to support businesses who do not have the luxury of a ​dedicated HR department​, in meeting their legal requirements ​and acting to best practice to gain maximum results for their business and team.

#### EMAIL & TELEPHONE ADVICE LINE

Sometimes our clients wish to gain advice urgently and prefer to either telephone or send an email. ​That is ​why for a small monthly fee we can provide unlimited advice from our Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) qualified professionals.

On the whole​, ​we are able to answer questions immediately but should further information be required we will get back to you within 4 hours. As part of our advice​, ​we will provide draft legal letters to ensure your company follows best practice ​and​ the law.

Understanding Employment Law can be hard for any business to ensure it continually adheres to the laws set by Parliament & European Directives. Employment Tribunal (ET) fees on average cost £7,000 per day for 4 days, totalling around £28,000. ​We ask our clients why they would risk ​incurring these costs as well as their status as a reputable employer​, and support them in putting the right systems in place.

Did you know by law that all members of your team are entitled to a Contract of Employment within two months of starting with the business?

​Seeking professional HR and business advice can help your business be proactive rather than reactive. You’ll be doing as much as possible to prevent disputes from happening. Should you have to proceed to ACAS conciliation or ET, you’ll be able to demonstrate best practice and activities meeting legal requirements. Your business will be seen as a business of preference to work ​for​. You’ll also achiev​e​ better sales, employee motivation and reduced turnover of staff.

The team are Chartered members of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development and hold an advanced qualification in employment law (ACEL)

#### EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTATION

​It is important to ​u​nderstand the importance of employment documents and what is a necessity from the start such as Contracts of Employment & Handbooks. These include the relevant Policies ​and Procedures written for the business​, ​ensuring they have the right systems in place to improve business success whilst making them ​an employer​ of choice.

By having the correct documents, it will help ​ensure your team knows ​what is expected ​of them, ​as well as what action ​may be taken should they not meet the required standards.

All our documents are written in conjunction with the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) and are drafted specifically for the company.

#### BUSINESS SUPPORT

At Consensus our relationship with our clients is extremely important and is why each client is treated individually and not as a number. We get to know our clients businesses and provide solutions to their HR issues whether it is introducing contracts, values or a performance management system to employment law training. We are there to take the headache away of employing people and allow the business to continue to grow.

We provide help, guidance and coaching support at every stage whether you need us to be present on site to support you or talk you through the situation ​over the phone or email​. This can be advice on employment contracts, a specic issue or ​plans for change​. We help Companies with their People Solutions’.

Our aim is to ensure that all our client​s receive a proactive rather than reactive service that works with them to identify any potential pitfalls that may occur and put suitable solutions in place for the benefit of the business and team. We will carry out a one hour complimentary audit on your current HR within the business​,​ and give you honest feedback and options on the best way forward.

#### ONSITE SUPPORT:

Dealing with employee issues such as an unacceptable level of sickness or theft can sometimes be time consuming and worrying for business owners. At Consensus HR we are happy to attend a client’s business, and will provide a quote for this service if needed.

#### EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATES

Every month our retained clients receive a newsletter that outlines a range of important HR issues to date that they need to be aware of, whether this is employment law ​changes or events that have been happening in relation to HR in business. We also provide this information on our website:

#### HR DEVELOPMENT FOR MANAGERS & KEY MEMBERS OF THE TEAM

The development of one of your main assets, your team​, is vital to the success of the business​, and whether it creating and implementing a new Performance Review process or writing customer service development, we are able to provide first hand development courses written specifically for your business together with core Competency Training such as ‘Working to Objectives & Standards’ and Developing Self & Others’ to name just a few​.

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## Testimonials

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- “I thoroughly enjoyed working with Matt as part of the HR management team, he is professional, hard working, supportive and committed to getting best results for the business”
    **Susan Johnstone – HR Director at Affinity Water**

- Matthew is fantastic- he has provided excellent support to our business and it truly is a service you don’t realise how invaluable it is until.
    You need it! Would highly Recommend.
    **Janne – MD – Harpenden Skin Clinic Ltd**

- [“Consensus HR has been priceless to us as a small business.”](https://uk.trustpilot.com/reviews/5ae969c36d33bc052019a6f6)
    “The support given by Matthew and Consensus HR has been priceless to us as a small business in developing our entire HR and staff management processes. Thank you Matthew for all of your assistance so far and into the future months and years!”
    **Kelvin. – Operations Manager – DMJS Premier Branding Ltd**

- “I hired Matthew when I won the contract in Medical and Healthcare Regulatory Agency and i have had transferred the cleaner under TUPE to us who wasn’t providing the services as contracted with client. Matt helped us through the ACAS and because the performance from cleaner didn’t change we had to dismiss her, this caused us to be responded in Employment Tribunal where I successfully won. Matt is expert in ACAS and i wouldn’t hesitate to use him again”
    **Peter Plencner – Managing Director – Quality Never Goes Out Of Style**

- “I had met Matthew many times whilst networking and he was always very pleasant and helpful. When I needed my employment contracts rewriting he was the obvious choice to do this for me. I was so glad I made this decision as less than a year later, I unfortunately needed to use the “Restrictive Covenant”. This enabled me to seek a solicitor and win the case I was faced with. If it wasn’t for Matthew and his broad knowledge, it would not have been such a successful outcome.”
    **Caroline Howell – Arch Gardening – Owner**

- “Consensus HR helped put in place and develop HR procedures for us to deal with our growing business and the increase in the number of staff we have been taking on. They gave practical advice and were invaluable. We will continue to use them in the future as we have an ongoing relationship with Consensus HR.”
    **Clare Holt-Parella – CEO – Celtic Harmony**

- “Running a small business HR issues can be really tough, having a HR professional on hand like consensus HR is like having your own HR team but for a very reasonable pay as you go price. I would not hesitate them.”
    **Paul Vincent – Managing Director**

- “We have used Matthew’s services from Consensus HR on several occasions throughout 2016, from contractual details in employee contracts, to staff handbooks, to online disputes. He is professional, prompt to reply and very thorough. Would highly recommend his services. Dawn-Louise “
    **Dawn-Louise Kerr – Managing Director – SM2 Communicated**

- “I would definitely recommend Matt (Consensus HR) to any business looking for help with Human Resources or anything to do with employment or employees. His experience, knowledge and hands on approach is invaluable.”
    **Steve H – Owner – Pegasus Driving School**

- “Matt gave a very informative comprehensive talk on employee engagement rules. He is clearly up to date and his expertise was impressive. The points were made in a clear and friendly way without any waffle. Well done!”
    **Jeffrey D – Solicitor**

- “Matt Pinto-Chilcott is personable and knowledgeable and I would recommend the services of Consensus HR.”
    **Richard S**

- “Lots of excellent ideas for employee engagement. The session “engaged” the whole group in an active discussion.”
    **Gordon C – Management Consultant**

- “Great talk from Matt on Employee Engagement. If you employ staff, or are thinking of doing so, you should be talking to Matt!”
    **David – Managing Director – Knight Property Management**

- “Excellent well informed presentation on employee engagement. Interactive and interesting. Plenty of experience to draw on.”
    **Gill – Managing Director – If I only had the time**

- “Fantastic talk – very thought provoking with many, many useful tips for keeping our employees happy and engaged. Very useful to anyone employing or thinking of employing staff, whether temporary or permanent.”
    **Jan Hunter**

- “Value for money, saved loads in the long run. Without their ehlp we would have known where to start from. Great service, many thanks”
    **Darren Mitchell – Managing Director – Camham Ltd**

- “Excellent personal service which has continued to deliver value. Can’t recommend Matthew enough ;-)”
    **Emma Austin – Managing Director – Enterprise Tax Ltd**

- “Matthew has the perfect attributes for helping advice business owners with sensible HR advice. Calm and considerate. I would highly recommend talking to him for great sensible HR advice.”
    **Alistair Moffat – Managing Director – The Bookkeeping Dept**

- “As business owners, the step of employing people in our own business can be a daunting one. Matt is a highly experienced HR professional who has so much expertise which can help businesses and is delivered in a very personable and realistic way. Would thoroughly recommend his services to businesses needing HR advice.”
    **Lynne Moffat – Managing Director – The Bookkeeping Dept**

- “I hired Matthew in 2012 when i won the contract in Medical and Healthcare Regulatory Agency and i have had transferred the cleaner under TUPE to us who wasn’t providing the services as contracted with client. Matt helped us through the ACAS and because the performance from cleaner didn’t change we had to dismiss her, this caused us to be responded in Employment Tribunal where i successfully won. Matt is expert in ACAS and i wouldn’t hesitate to use him again”
    **Peter Plencner – Managing Director – Quality Never Goes Out Of Style**

- “Due to our rapidly expanding team we were facing many new challenges in the process of recruitment and compliance with various laws. We approached Matthew Pinto-Chilcott of Consensus HR for his advice and were delighted with a very friendly, professional and rapid response. Not only Matt’s advice helped clear up many issues but also provided greater insight into the recruitment, engagement and employment process. I’ll highly recommend Matt and his professional services to anyone who is looking to employ team members. It has saved us many hours of work and has been beneficial in developing a smooth and strong relationship among the team members.”
    **Nosheen Lone – Managing Director – TekOne Technologies Limited. Business IT Specialists**

- “I have known Matthew for many years since working with him in the HR department for Welcome Break. He is one of the most diligent hard working team members I have ever worked with. He is self motivated and has gained a fantastic knowledge of HR law and working practice. A true asset for any business needing a HR professional!”
    **Richard Ebbs CFS – Head of Uropa Brands**

- “Consensus HR are very helpful and quick to respond!”
    **Tina W**

- “Matthew was a thoroughbred professional Human Resource and Training professional who could operate comfortably at levels within the business. He could interact very easily with team and commanded total respect when delivery challenging targets.
    I would have no hesitation recommending Matthew to you and believe he would make a major contribution to your business”
    **Martin Hinchliffe – Managing Director Asquith Nannies Ltd. Winner of NMT Business Newcomer . Director Montessori, People Director Asquith Nurseries**

- “When we first dipped our toes in the murky waters of employing our first member of staff we made the mistake of doing some fairly informal interviews and just agreeing terms – how naïve we were! Fortunately, Matt came to our rescue and explained the advantages for both us and the applicant of conducting planned and structured interviews. Matt has continued to guide us on from there through employment regulations, the dreaded health and safety laws and requirements, agreements with contractors and fair benefits for employees. This means that now we and our employees can relax in the knowledge that everything has been correctly organised and we are not going to be taken to court for an error we didn’t even know we’d made! Matt oversees and advises us on any new changes in legislation and allows us to get on with what we do best while he takes care of HR. Thank you Matt for keeping us legal, saving us time and money and for looking after us and our staff!”
    **Jan H**

- “Matthew was my main point of contact at Veolia Water where I designed and ran many programmes to meet their needs over the 5 years I was at Campus Veolia. Matthew was always an inspiration to work with- giving a full and clear definition of the business needs, arranging the appropriate SME’s for me to meet with to design and sign off the training materials. He also ensured the training venue was set up correctly( often coming to check the detail personally) and we developed a good working relationship. He was also a great help with the Riyadh project which I was seconded to manage when he left Veolia. I would not hesitate in recommending him as a highly motivated professional detail conscious HR Manager with the personal touch so often missing in our profession.”
    **Neil Porter BA Chartered FCIPD FInstLM – Senior Management Development Specialist**

- “Since Matthew at Consensus HR started working with us he has played an integral roll dealing with current HR issues we had which he was able to swiftly resolve by working with us and advising the correct and proper procedures to follow and at the same time giving us the confidence to do so.
    From then on has played and still continues to play a valuable roll within our business with everything from standardising our contracts, our employment and disciplinary procedures for which we are grateful for and most of all has released so much more of our time being able to get on with moving our business forward and taking away allot of the stress that can be involved with the tricky HR matters.
    Matthew / Consensus HR is always available or at the end of the phone for any questions or issues that may arise and all responses we feel have been fast, accurate and forthcoming and will always follow up to make sure all is is order from gathering correct paperwork for contracts / new employees and any other issues that may be ongoing
    Matthew is very knowledgeable in the field of HR with an excellent understating of all the ‘jargon’ and legal side of it all and ultimately leaving us feeling that we are in safe hands on the HR side of our business.
    Will certainly recommend.”
    **Darrell – MD – D MJS Premier Branding Ltd**

- “Matt has been working with us for several years. Has made a positive effect on our HR”.
    **Julie G – Managing Director – Natural Health Ltd**

- “Matt is very knowledgeable, professional and enthusiastic about all aspects of HR. As well as writing a thorough and fair contract for our associates he also discussed the options available to us in a clear, jargon-free way. I have no hesitation in recommending Consensus HR.”
    **Dawn W**

- “Matthew undertook the task of Head of Talent at Veolia Water with tact and diplomacy. He put in place many of the important building blocks necessary for the development of our strategy and left a legacy of solid development practices”
    **Keith Luxon – UK Human Resources Director – MAXIMUS UK**

- “I have known Matt for several years and have always found him to be thoroughly professional in his approach and in his knowledge of all HR matters and employment law.”
    **Andy G**

- “Matt is professional, helpful and very approachable.Have attended one of his talks which was excellent.”
    **Sally G**

- “Matt promoted development within Three Valleys Water and the VWUK group and set up good processes and procedures for both HR and line managers to follow. The system we now have is a credit to Matt and his team.”
    **David Muldoon – HR Executive**

- “I recommend Mathews for his skills with both internal customers and his external contacts, Mathew shows great skills especially in his training and development of people, with great patience when extra support is needed, I had the pleasure of working with Mathew on numerous hotel related projects in his time at Welcome Break and found him to be a great team player and also a strong leader within his skill set.”
    **Darren Woodhouse – Digital Media Manager at Welcome Break**

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Employment Contracts & Handbooks as one of the key HR foundations for any business. They ensure that all your team members know what is expected from them. This includes their salaries and hours to how poor misconduct may be dealt with in line with employment law. They set out the rules for ensuring that everybody within the team knows what action can be taken by the company should expectations not be met. Two examples are Disciplinaries and Grievances; initial actions and steps of last resort would be included.

Our Employment Contracts & Handbooks are legally written by the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) and our HR business professional. We take into account all your specific business areas, ensuring legal adherence. Consensus HR offers a monthly service of unlimited telephone and HR advice. Your Contracts & Handbooks would be updated as and when needed ensuring continual adherence should legislation change.

#### WHAT IS INCLUDED IN A CONTRACT?

​All employees are legally entitled to a Contract of Employment within their first 8 weeks of employment. We ensure that ​a Contract ​of Employment is written specifically for our client’s company and include restrictive covenants if identified as a business need.

We visit our clients to gain all the information required to draft the Contract​ ​to​ ​ensure it meets the business needs and includes:

● Name of employer and employee

● Pay and whether it’s weekly, monthly pay etc

● Job description/job title

● Pensions and pension schemes

● Date employment and continuous employment started

● Working hours

● Details of any collective agreements that directly affect the employee’s conditions of employment

● Disciplinary and grievance procedures

● Job location

● Holiday entitlement

● Sick leave and pay entitlements

● Appeals procedure under the Discipline & Grievance​ ​Policy​.

#### WHAT IS INCLUDED IN AN EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK?

When a new employee starts with the business​, ​it is ​best practice to ensure they are aware of what is expected of them and an employee handbook plays a key part in assisting them with this – ​it is always good to set out the ground rules with your employees from the very beginning. An Employee Handbook puts all the key information and rules in one easy place ​and ​allows them to access the information as and when required ​without needing ​to ask a member of ​staff which, during the first few days of a role​,​ can sometimes be quite daunting.

A Company Employee Handbook allows the team to gain an understanding of what is expected from them and the company with areas such as pay, hours of work and benefits to communication and team events to name a few. We also ensure that important company policies are included such as disciplinary & grievance, equality and sickness.

We work with our clients to ensure that the handbook is ​tailored to the business, ​reflecting ​the organisation’s values​/​vision, and ​on occasion, a welcome letter from the management team.

#### WHY DO I NEED A HANDBOOK AND CONTRACT?

These are two completely different items and by having a handbook it allows you to enter all the Company Policies in one place. ​Unlike your Contract of Employment, ​it ​is non-contractual, thus allowing you to update policies when needed without the need to re-issue contracts.

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