HR how-to guides
Welcome to Brightmine’s How-To Guides—your trusted source for practical HR support designed for UK organisations.
Whether you’re navigating employment law, updating HR policies, or managing workplace change, our expert-led guides offer clear, actionable steps to help you stay compliant and confident.
With ready-to-use templates and insights aligned to UK regulations, these resources empower HR professionals to make informed decisions and drive positive outcomes across their teams.
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Helping managers handle difficult pay conversations with confidence
Employees want clear explanations on pay, progression and fairness, while pay transparency is increasing expectations of managers. This guide shows how to equip managers with the skills, evidence and guidance needed to explain pay decisions with confidence.
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Harassment and sexual harassment: Workplace impact
This leading practice guide explores how employers can create a working environment free from harassment and sexual harassment, …
Building a working environment free from harassment and sexual harassment: What is harassment and what impact does it have on the workplace?
This guide explores what constitutes harassment in the workplace and the impact it can have on individuals and …
How to set absence triggers and targets
Absence triggers and targets help organisations identify patterns of sickness absence and take action consistently and fairly. This …
How to set up, manage and review a shift system
A well‑designed shift system helps organisations meet operational needs while complying with working time rules and supporting employee …
Immigration rules and right to work
UK immigration law imposes strict obligations on employers to prevent illegal working, including carrying out right‑to‑work checks, avoiding …
How to manage career breaks
Career breaks can benefit both employers and employees, but they require careful planning and clear communication. This guide …
Paternity leave: an employer’s guide
This guide explains the statutory entitlement for fathers or partners to take two weeks' paternity leave following the …
Maternity leave
A guide to statutory maternity leave, setting out employee entitlements, employer obligations and protections for pregnant employees and …
Training guides and PowerPoint presentations: The complete list
A complete list of training guides and PowerPoint presentations for line managers and HR teams, covering employment law …
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