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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.

  • How to use a salary survey

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    How to use a salary survey

    Salary surveys help employers benchmark pay, assess market competitiveness and make informed reward decisions. This guide explains what salary surveys are, how to choose reliable data sources and how to use survey data to review and set pay rates effectively.




















































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How to employ an individual on a fixed-term contract

A practical guide to employing individuals on fixed‑term contracts, covering when to use fixed‑term arrangements, employee protections and …
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How to deal with unauthorised absence

A guide explaining how employers should deal with unauthorised absence from work, including investigation steps, disciplinary considerations and …
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Supporting non-binary and transgender employees: Creating an inclusive workplace

This guide explores how employers can create an inclusive workplace for non‑binary and transgender employees, including addressing barriers, …
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Neonatal care leave: Four common scenarios

Understanding neonatal care leave can be complex, but employers must be prepared. This resource covers key aspects of …
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How to consult on an individual basis during a redundancy exercise

A guide explaining how employers should carry out individual consultation during a redundancy exercise, including key steps to …
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Sexual harassment risk assessment: A quick guide

Sexual harassment risk assessments are key to fulfilling an employer's responsibility to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. …
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Understand how shared parental leave works

Shared parental leave (SPL) helps employees balance their work lives with their new family responsibilities. Learn more about …
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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.
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How to conduct a pay review

Learn how to conduct a fair and effective pay review with practical HR guidance to support transparency, consistency, …

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