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Employee benefits are essential for attracting, retaining, and motivating talent, whilst significantly enhancing employee health and well-being.

Need help with managing your employee benefits? Contact The HR Dept today.

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Today is National Employee Benefits Day

Your employees are the heart of your company, and recognising their efforts is key. Rewarding your team not only celebrates their achievements but also boosts retention.

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Looking for support in managing stress and enhancing wellness within your team? Contact us today.

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April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to recognise the significant impact stress can have on mental health in the workplace.

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While some level of pressure is inevitable at work, excessive stress can hinder performance and lower morale. It's crucial to understand how to effectively manage and reduce stress among your employees to maintain a healthy and productive work environment.

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In April, the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 comes into force, introducing a new statutory leave as a day one employment right, and pay for employees who have at least 26 weeks’ continuous service.

Take a look at what it means to you, and how you should be preparing 👉

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Find your local expert today to see how you can minimise the impact of these changes on your business 🤝

👉 https://t.co/INuCGqW9GW

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✅ The Employment Rights Bill has now passed it's third reading in the House of Commons, meaning it will move on to the House of Lords for debate.

It is likely to gain Royal Assent in the summer 👑

What does this mean for you? 🧵

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Though many of the changes will come into play in 2026, some parts of the Bill could be in force as soon as Autumn 2025.

At The HR Dept, we will keep you abreast of all the changes, but it is important you start acting now in order to futureproof your business.

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In April, a big change is coming in that could affect every business: The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 comes into force.

Learn more in our latest blog: https://t.co/FA9T3cgKaP

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5️⃣ employment law changes you need to be aware of this April 👉

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The government has announced a number of key amendments to the #EmploymentRightsBill, following consultations.

If you need support with managing these changes within your business, get in touch with The HR Dept today.

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Every April brings a raft of employment law changes, and this year's no different.

We've taken a look at five key changes that every business owner should watch out for.

Learn more in our latest blog: https://t.co/8V5lrqvzZO

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In our post last week, we established the five fair reasons for conducting a dismissal.

You must also ensure you demonstrate a clear process when doing so...

#Dismissals #ManagingDismissals #StaffDismissals

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There are five fair reasons for employee dismissal, according to UK employment law.

What are they?

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In our upcoming free webinar, we will talk you through remaining compliant when making dismissal decisions.

Register here: https://t.co/jCD78Im59k

#ManagingDismissals #EmployeeDismissals #EmploymentRightsBill

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Managing dismissals in your small business can be a bit of a minefield. And with the Employment Rights Bill aiming to allow employees to claim unfair dismissal from day one - it's about to get even trickier.

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Does your business implement an HR Information System?

Learn the benefits of doing so below...

#HRIS #HRInformationSystem #HRSystem

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Happy, healthy employees = better performance and productivity!

Prioritising well-being hugely benefits your employees, but your business will also experience the positive effects.

Check out our latest guide below to learn more...

#EmployeeWellbeing #StaffWellbeing #Wellbeing

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Download our factsheet to see the latest changes you should be aware of: https://t.co/1ptZKs4SFy

#EmploymentRightsBill #EmploymentLaw #2025EmploymentLaw

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2025 is a huge year for employment law and for SMEs in general, with economic pressures meeting huge changes to workers rights.

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At this stage, we await detail on the exact implementation dates of the Employment Rights Bill reforms, however there is further changes that could impact your business coming in April.