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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Developing employee performance: Job descriptions and objectives
This guide explores how to use job descriptions and objectives to support performance development, including adapting roles, setting …
Employer guide: handling trivial or repetitive employee grievances
Learn how to manage trivial or repetitive employee grievances effectively with practical HR guidance to reduce disruption and …
Formation of the employment contract
This guide explains how employment contracts are formed, covering job offers, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, …
Providing employment references
A guide to providing employment references, covering when references are required, what information can be included, and the …
Express and implied contract terms
A guide explaining how express and implied terms operate in employment contracts, including incorporation from handbooks, collective agreements …
Managing long-term sickness absence: Contacting the employee and obtaining medical evidence/information
This guide explores how to manage long‑term sickness absence, including maintaining contact with employees and obtaining medical evidence …
Onboarding: Engaging and effective delivery
This guide explores how to deliver an engaging and effective onboarding programme, including structuring onboarding, using different delivery …
Workforce planning: The fundamentals and getting started
This guide introduces the fundamentals of workforce planning, including what it involves, common misconceptions and the business benefits …
AI Assist – a virtual assistant HR can really trust
Understanding the barriers to AI adoption is crucial for professionals navigating the complexities of data ethics, technology, and …
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