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  • Doing more with less in HR: pressures, trade‑offs and opportunities

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    Doing more with less in HR: pressures, trade‑offs and opportunities

    Workforce pressures, shrinking budgets and rising redundancies are forcing HR teams to do more with less. Drawing on insights from HR professionals, this article explores the challenges, unexpected opportunities and practical ways organisations can cope.


















































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Commentary and Insights

Equality Act 2010: Which non-religious beliefs are protected?

Discover which non‑religious beliefs qualify as ‘philosophical beliefs’ under the Equality Act 2010. Understand tribunal trends—ethical veganism, environmentalism, socialism—and …
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Calculating holiday entitlement for term-time workers

In light of new guidance for local government employers on term-time workers, consultant editor Darren Newman looks for …
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Use suspension in relation to safeguarding concerns sparingly

Although a recent Court of Appeal decision concerning suspension in relation to safeguarding concerns provides an element of …
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Acas discipline and grievance guide: 2019 updates

The Acas guide on discipline and grievances was updated in February 2019. This resource covers the key changes …
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Good work plan 2018: Continuity of employment changes

The Government has announced plans to change the way breaks in employment are treated. Learn how these changes …
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Suspending teachers when allegations concern the child safety

When can a school suspend a teacher without breaching their contract? In this resource, Darren Newman provides insight …
HR News

Pilot who provided fake reference from Star Wars villain ordered to repay training costs

Explore the tribunal case of a pilot who used a fake Star Wars reference and was ordered to …
Commentary and Insights

Redundancy payments and procedures in local authorities

This article looks at the framework for making compensation payments on redundancy and local authority redundancy policies. It …
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Discipline and dismissal of senior officers in local authorities

This article looks at local authority discipline and dismissal procedures for senior officers, and the involvement of councillors …

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