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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Harassment – an employers law guide
Guidance on harassment related to protected characteristics, including employer duties, types of harassment, reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment, and upcoming changes under the Employment Rights Act.
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How to choose and apply redundancy selection criteria
Discover best‑practice guidance for setting and implementing redundancy selection criteria that support transparent and defensible HR decisions.
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 …
Unfair dismissal: qualifying conditions for claiming
Explains who can bring an unfair dismissal claim, including employee status, qualifying service, exclusions, overseas working, and the …
Handling non-attendance at disciplinary meetings
A clear HR guide to managing non‑attendance in the disciplinary process and ensuring decisions remain fair and defensible.
How to achieve pay equity in the workplace
Achieving pay equity made practical. Explore key actions employers can take to close pay gaps and create fair …
How to use the pay resources on Brightmine
Learn how to interpret inflation figures correctly and use them appropriately when reviewing employee pay and reward strategies.
Why use an assessment centre for recruitment?
Learn why employers use assessment centres in recruitment, with insights on structured testing, better hiring decisions and evaluating …
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