Could an Untrained Supervisor Be Your Biggest HR Risk?

In Brief: Building Better Supervisors, Reducing HR Risk Promoting a high-performing employee into a supervisory role without the right training can create significant HR risks. New supervisors often struggle with difficult conversations, performance management, conflict resolution and applying policies consistently, which can affect morale, retention…

What Are the Disadvantages of Flexible Working for Employers and How Can They Manage Them?

In Brief: Managing the Challenges of Flexible Working Flexible working offers clear benefits, including improved employee wellbeing, recruitment and retention, but it also presents challenges for employers. Common disadvantages include communication difficulties, employee isolation, performance management concerns, fairness issues and maintaining company culture. Without clear…

How Should Employers Handle Dispute Resolution at Work Fairly, Professionally and Legally?

In Brief: Fair and Effective Workplace Dispute Resolution Workplace disputes are unavoidable, but how employers respond can make all the difference. A clear, fair and legally compliant dispute resolution process helps address concerns promptly, maintain positive working relationships and reduce organisational risk. Employers should listen…

What Does Unauthorised Absence Mean and How Should Employers Handle It?

In Brief: Managing Unauthorised Absence Fairly and Consistently Unauthorised absence occurs when an employee misses work without approval or fails to follow absence reporting procedures. While some cases may amount to misconduct, employers should avoid assumptions and investigate circumstances fairly before taking disciplinary action. Common…

The Ultimate Guide to Staff Handbooks in the UK

A staff handbook is one of the most important documents a business can have. Whether you’re a small start-up or a large organisation, a well-crafted handbook provides clarity, ensures legal compliance, and helps employees understand your workplace culture and expectations. But what exactly is a…

The Benefits of Employer Engagement Surveys

Driving Performance and Retention Employee engagement is a critical driver of business success. Engaged employees are more productive, committed, and likely to stay with your business, directly impacting your bottom line. For employers, understanding the factors that influence engagement is essential. One of the most…

Probationary Period Review Meetings

What They Are and Why They’re the Most Important Step in Recruitment and Onboarding. Recruitment is one of the biggest investments your business will ever make. Finding, hiring, and onboarding the right person costs both time and money - and can make or break the…

Human Resources Documentation

Laying the Foundation for HR Success At Wright People HR, we know that great businesses are built on great people - and those people need clarity, structure, and support. One of the most powerful ways to achieve this is through clear, compliant, and consistent human…

What are the Benefits of Outsourcing my HR?

In today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving business environment, HR outsourcing services have become more than just a trend - they’re a strategic solution for businesses of all sizes. At Wright People HR, we’ve worked with countless clients across industries who faced the same challenges: growing compliance requirements,…

What Is a Disciplinary at Work? 

Disciplinary action at work is something most employers and employees hope to avoid - but sometimes, it’s necessary to resolve serious issues, protect the business, and ensure fair and consistent standards are maintained. As HR consultants, we’re often asked by employers: “What is a disciplinary…

How to Handle a Pay Rise Request

Employees who work hard deserve to be rewarded. So how do you balance the expectations of your team with the financial realities of the business. It's tricky. That’s why we’ve written a comprehensive guide through this blog. Understanding the Importance of Pay Rise Requests Pay…

Dealing with a Difficult Employee

“One bad apple spoils the barrel” Managing a team is no easy task, and even the most cohesive groups can occasionally face challenges due to a difficult employee. Addressing such issues promptly and effectively is crucial to maintaining a productive and harmonious workplace, and to…

Employee Dismissal: Essential Guidelines

Employee Dismissal: Essential Guidelines Employee dismissal is a challenging aspect of managing a business. Handling it poorly can lead to legal issues, damage employee morale, and harm your company's reputation. In this guide, we'll explore the essential dos and don'ts of dismissing an employee while…

Why data is HR’s most important asset

In our experience, most HR decisions are made, at best, with the gut and, at worst, with emotion. Using HR data, on the other hand, means that better objective decisions are possible, decisions that make employees happier and increase their productivity, as well as increase…

5 Ways HR Can Save your Business Money

How Can HR Save your Business Money? With the cost of living rising dramatically, chances are your business needs to look at expenditure too. Inflation rose to 9% in April. It’s now at the highest it’s been for 30 years, and it doesn’t look like…

How to reduce absenteeism in the workplace

In simple terms, absenteeism arises when an employee is absent regularly for no apparent good reason. This does not include paid leave or unpredictable personal issues. Many organisations, though not all, have some sort of absence management plan – or absence management policy – in…

How does HR support employees?

HR doesn't have to be scary. Give your employees the support and understanding they need to do their best work, and your managers the leadership and motivation they need to build success in your business. How does HR support employees? Well, it’s actually quite complicated!…