There's a lot happening this year in the world of employment law and HR, which is why we've created this 2026 HR checklist to give you some guidance on what you'll need to focus on. Work through them at your own pace, but don't put it off. And remember, we're here to support you. 1. Legal foundations Work through them at your own pace, but don't put it off. And remember, we're here to support you. If your contracts are out of date, you're leaving yourself open to problems. Sa

January brings a natural reset moment and, for HRDs like you, it's the perfect time to evaluate whether your employee lifecycle is delivering strategic value or just creating operational headaches. Let's look at where you may be experiencing bottlenecks across the employee lifecycle and how we can add value. Your Employee Value Proposition: Are you winning the January talent war? We all know that the New Year is when people take stock of their employment options. Your best pe

Every small business has those key people you rely on. When they leave after years in the role, they take with them knowledge about suppliers, processes and client relationships that nobody else has. It’s a familiar story. But it’s also completely preventable through succession planning. Need a confidential chat? Contact us here: www.dittonhr.co.uk

If you're hiring someone new, before they start, you need to make sure that they have the legal right to work in the UK. A quick check at the right time can save you from fines, tribunals and major disruption later on. Here ' s our step-by-step guide to conducting lawful right-to-work checks. The 3 ways to check right to work The law gives you three different ways to check someone's right to work. Which one you use depends on the person you're hiring: For most people, a manua

Most business owners we speak to don’t know they’re breaking the law. They think everything’s covered, until a complaint, inspection or tribunal makes it clear that it’s not. The truth is that staying legally compliant is often about managing the small details: outdated contracts, missing paperwork, unpaid training hours. Easy to overlook, but costly if you get them wrong. We see the same 7 areas catching business owners out time and time again. This guide walks you through e

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Redundancy is never easy. But sometimes, it' s unavoidable. Handled poorly, redundancy processes can damage culture, engagement and reputation. But done well, they can actually reinforce your values and show your team what kind of employer you are. This guide outlines how to deliver a legally compliant process that also supports your people, protects your brand and strengthens your culture

Imagine reclaiming the hours you spend on HR admin and refocusing that energy on growing your business. With the right tools, you can. This guide will talk you through 10 ways that you can use HR software to stay compliant, save time and reduce costs.

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