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This free downloadable guide supports SME business owners to understand how probationary periods should be managed effectively.
With increased employment protections and changes to unfair dismissal rights, it is more important than ever to ensure your contracts, processes and documentation are robust.
This explains how probation should work, where businesses commonly fall short, and what the proposed legislative changes mean for you.
It highlights the practical steps you can take now to reduce risk, manage performance confidently and protect your organisation as employment rights continue to evolve.

HR often gets pushed down the list until there is a problem.
Our free 30-minute HR audit call gives you clarity, reassurance, and practical next steps.
In this no-pressure conversation, we will:
• Sense check your contracts, policies and handbook
• Highlight any immediate compliance risks
• Review your recruitment, onboarding and people processes
• Flag upcoming employment law changes that may affect you
You will leave with a clearer picture of where you stand and simple actions to protect your business.
If you would like peace of mind around your HR, book your free 30 minute audit call today.
Recruitment processes can often evolve over time without being reviewed.
As part of the audit, we will:
• Review your current application journey from a candidate’s perspective
• Assess your job adverts and careers information
• How effective your employer brand is
• Identify any barriers, gaps or inconsistencies that could affect applications
• Highlight opportunities to create a more engaging and inclusive candidate experience
You will receive a practical summary by email, outlining what is working well and our recommended actions to help you attract suitable candidates, strengthen your employer brand and improve the overall application experience.
Starting a new employee involves much more than simply agreeing a start date.
Our free New Starter Checklist helps you manage each stage of the onboarding process consistently and ensures important steps aren’t overlooked.
The checklist covers the essential actions and information you need to have in place, from both an HR compliance and employee experience perspective. It will help you prepare for your new employee’s arrival, create a professional and welcoming first impression, and give them the support they need to settle into their role successfully.
It also provides a clear process you can follow for every new starter, helping you deliver a consistent onboarding experience across your business.
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