HR Resource Library

Watch this video and learn some tips on how to integrate new team members smoothly and efficiently, even if they’re miles away.

Use this guide to help you prepare for the 2026 Statutory Sick Pay changes. It provides practical steps to ensure your processes are ready and compliant from 6th April 2026.

Use this policy to understand the support, entitlements and procedures available to employees who are adopting a child. It outlines eligibility, leave arrangements and responsibilities to help ensure the adoption process is managed fairly, consistently an

Use this guide to learn some key steps in how to conduct a pay audit in your business to identify if there are any concerns to be addressed.

A guide to help you create great job adverts that will attract the right candidates

This guide will help you to create an effective onboarding process for your employee's first three months of employment in your company.

Use this guide to provide you with a straightforward approach to revising job descriptions while ensuring compliance with UK employment law and maintaining positive employee relations. *Full guidance available in paid packages.

Use this guide to help you manage the resignation process effectively, for a smooth transition and in compliance with regulations.

References: Do you need them and are they really worth it?

Use this guide to help you understand the concept of SMART objectives.

Tips and advice on how to work effectively with recruitment agencies to help you in the recruiting process.

Use this guide for writing clear, effective job descriptions that give clear expectations of the roles and responsibilities

The policy covers areas such as what is acceptable when giving or receiving gifts, how to report concerns, and what happens if the rules are broken.

Use this policy to understand how harassment and bullying are prevented, identified and addressed to promote a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace. It outlines unacceptable behaviour, reporting procedures and the support available to ensure concerns

Use this guide to quickly understand the key pay changes introduced in April 2025 and what they mean for your business.

This is a basic contract of employment template that covers all the standard clauses that should be included in the employees 'Statement of Main Terms and Conditions' of employment. This should be provided to an employee at least on their first day of emp

Use this policy to understand the leave and support available to employees who have lost a partner following the birth or adoption of a child. It outlines eligibility, entitlements and procedures to help ensure requests are managed sensitively, fairly and

Use this guide to shift your mindset from competing with others to confidently leading your own path.

Use this guide to understand how to calculate holiday entitlement and pay for part-time employees on a pro-rata basis. It helps ensure leave is calculated fairly and in line with company policy.

Use this candidate scoring sheet to assess all candidates applying for a position

Use this policy to deal with situations where an employee is struggling to do their job to the required standard. It explains how to support them, review their progress, and take formal steps if needed.

Guidance on how to deal with employees who are not capable of performing their role.

Use this policy to understand the leave available to employees with caring responsibilities for dependants with long-term care needs. It outlines eligibility, entitlements and procedures to help ensure requests are managed fairly and consistently.

Use this checklist to ensure that your job advert is attracting the right talent to your business.

Use this in establishing clear guidelines on handling, maintaining, and returning Company owned assets

Use this policy to help you protect both the business and your employees by setting clear expectations for vehicle use, maintenance, and conduct.

Use this policy to understand the support and leave available to employees experiencing bereavement or other serious personal circumstances. It outlines eligibility, procedures and support arrangements to ensure requests are handled sensitively and consis

Use this policy to understand how personal, confidential and business information must be handled and protected. It outlines responsibilities, security requirements and procedures to help ensure compliance with data protection laws and confidentiality obl

This disciplinary procedure aims to ensure you understand your responsibilities in complying with company rules and what actions will be taken if you fail to adhere to them.

Use this policy to understand the company’s approach to drug and alcohol use in the workplace. It outlines prohibited behaviour, testing arrangements, support available and procedures to help maintain a safe and professional working environment.

Use this guide to boost engagement, improve retention, and create a positive, motivated workplace.

Use this form to help you clearly outline the specific areas where performance needs to improve, set measurable goals and agree on the support and timescales require.

Use this notice to understand how employee personal data is collected, used, stored and shared during employment. It outlines employee rights and the company’s responsibilities to ensure personal information is handled lawfully and transparently.

Use this policy to understand the company’s commitment to promoting equality, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive workplace. It outlines expected standards of behaviour and responsibilities to help ensure all employees are treated fairly and with

An essential policy to demonstrate your commitment to equality and diversity within your business.

Use this statement to indicate your Company's commitment to Equal Opportunities. This is a simplified version of the Company Equal Opportunities Policy (See Compliance/Policies).

Use this guide to provide you with an overview on what equal pay is and how to make sure you comply.

Some example interview questions for management type positions

Some example interview questions for non-management positions

Use this job description template when recruiting a Business Development Manager for your business.

Use these policies to understand the range of leave and support available for employees with family-related responsibilities. They outline eligibility, entitlements and procedures to help ensure requests are managed fairly and consistently.

This letter serves as an official warning, and it will be retained on the employee's HR file. Failure to demonstrate the required improvements or any recurrence of misconduct may result in further disciplinary action, which could include dismissal.

Use this policy to understand the options and procedures for requesting flexible working arrangements. It outlines eligibility, the application process and how requests will be considered fairly and consistently.

Use the GDPR consent form to request to keep the details on file of an unsuccessful applicant in case other positions arise in the future

Use this policy when an employee or former employee requests a reference. It outlines who can provide references, what information can be shared, and ensures consistency and legal compliance.

This policy expresses a commitment by the Company that it will deal objectively and constructively with all employee grievances, and that anyone who decides to use the procedure may do so with the confidence that their problem will be dealt with fairly. 

Guidance on how to complete the basic contract of employment template for your employees

Use this guidelines in revising your employee's job descriptions while ensuring compliance with UK employment law.

Use this policy to understand the company’s commitment to providing a safe and healthy working environment. It outlines responsibilities, safety procedures and expectations to help prevent accidents, injuries and work-related ill health.

Use this policy to understand employee holiday entitlements and the procedures for requesting and approving annual leave. It outlines responsibilities and expectations to help ensure leave is managed fairly and consistently.

Use this policy to understand the arrangements, expectations and responsibilities relating to working from home. It outlines health and safety requirements, equipment use and communication standards to support effective remote working.

Use this checklist to ensure your business meets all key HR legal and regulatory requirements. It covers essential areas like right to work, contracts, policies and record-keeping to help you stay compliant and avoid risks.

Use this policy to understand how company data and records are stored, retained and securely disposed of. It outlines retention periods and responsibilities to help ensure information is managed lawfully, consistently and efficiently.

Use this policy to understand how long-term or ongoing health-related capability concerns are managed within the workplace. It outlines the support available, review procedures and possible outcomes to ensure matters are handled fairly and sensitively.

This letter of concern should be used to document an informal warning for minor misconduct, formally recording the details of a conversation you have had with the employee regarding their behaviour or performance. The purpose of this letter is to highligh

Use this form to help you assess each candidate that you invite to interview using a fair and consistent process

Guidelines on what to consider when interviewing and selecting candidates

Use this policy to understand the acceptable use of company IT systems, communications tools and electronic equipment. It outlines employee responsibilities, security requirements and monitoring arrangements to help protect company systems and data.

Letter to send to applicant informing them they have not been shortlisted for interview

Use this tempalte to provide employees with clarity about the expected roles, responsibilities, skills, education, qualifications and personal attributes required for success in the role.

The key points you need to consider when making a job offer

An overview of the Employment Law Changes proposed by the Labour Party

Use this guide to stay up to date with key employment law changes from 2025 to 2027. It outlines upcoming legislation, compliance requirements and practical steps to help your business prepare and stay compliant.

Use this checklist to ensure that all necessary steps are taken when an employee leaves from your company.

Letter to withdraw conditional offer of employment

Letter to employee to send along with training agreement confirming the training support provided

Use this template letter to write to the employee to confirm termination of employment due to redundancy and all payment and leaving details.

Letter to invite an applicant to an interview

Use this letter template to invite an employee to a disciplinary meeting --to discuss the matter fully, before making a decision about the appropriate disciplinary action.

Use this letter to invite the employee to the final formal redundancy consultation meeting. At this stage, it is a legal requirement to provide the employee with rights to representation and inform them the outcome of the meeting may result in their dism

This letter should be used to invite an employee to the first official meeting to notify them that their position is at risk of redundancy

Send this offer letter along with a contract of employment to offer a successful candidate a position. This letter contains the conditional terms of the offer.

Letter to applicant who has been unsuccessful in their interview

Use this letter to send to candidates rejecting their application for a certain job, but requesting to keep their details on file for future jobs. Use with GDPR consent form.

Letter to request a reference for a prospective employee

Use this guide to understand how to manage and carry out the process of letting someone go during their probation period fairly and professionally.

A Managers guide to managing absence in the workplace

Use this guide to help small business owners manage employee performance effectively, even without an HR team. It provides a practical approach to setting goals, giving feedback, resolving issues and recognising top performers.

Use this policy to understand the rights, entitlements and support available to employees during pregnancy, maternity leave and return to work. It outlines eligibility, pay arrangements and procedures to ensure employees are supported fairly and consisten

Use this form to identify what supports your employees' mental wellbeing at work and how the manager can help. It encourages open, supportive conversations and helps agree on actions to maintain positive wellbeing in the workplace.

Use this policy to understand the rules and expectations relating to the use of mobile phones and personal devices in the workplace. It outlines acceptable use, security requirements and responsibilities to help protect company information and maintain pr

Use this policy to understand the leave and support available to employees whose child requires neonatal care after birth. It outlines eligibility, entitlements and procedures to ensure employees receive appropriate support during difficult circumstances.

Use this form for all new starters to gather the relevant personal information.

Use this checklist to help you create a structured process for integrating new recruits into the business.

Use this policy to understand the rules and expectations relating to working hours, rest breaks and overtime. It outlines employee responsibilities and procedures to help ensure compliance with working time regulations and fair management of additional ho

Use this policy to understand the leave and support available to employees following the loss of a child. It outlines eligibility, entitlements and procedures to ensure requests are handled compassionately, fairly and consistently.

Use this policy to understand the unpaid leave available to eligible employees to care for their child. It outlines eligibility, entitlements and procedures to help employees balance work and family responsibilities.

Use this policy to understand the leave and pay available to employees following the birth or adoption of a child. It outlines eligibility, entitlements and procedures to ensure employees are supported fairly and consistently.

Use this form to review an employee’s performance, highlight strengths, identify areas for improvement and set goals for future development.

Use this policy to understand how personal relationships at work should be managed to maintain professionalism, fairness and a respectful working environment. It helps prevent conflicts of interest, favouritism and any impact on business integrity.

Use this guide to learn more about various types of pre-employment checks and to ensure compliance with the legal requirements.

Use this checklist to assist you in your preparation to ensure you are fully prepared to carry out a disciplinary meeting.

Privacy notice to be given to job applicants to inform them about how you handle their data

Use this template to review the performance and progress of a manager during their probation period. It helps assess leadership capability, team impact and overall suitability for the role.

An overview of the process of recruiting a new member for your team.

Use this checklist for a quick view of everything you need to consider when recruiting an employee.

This policy helps you communicate to employees your commitment process including your commitment to fairness and transparency.

This form is for managers to gain authorisation (for budget and process) to recruit employees, either for replacement or new team members. *Form available in paid packages.

Use this procedure to understand how redundancy situations are managed within the organisation. It outlines consultation processes, employee rights and selection procedures to ensure redundancies are handled fairly, consistently and lawfully.

Use this template to set the rules and guidelines for the commission scheme at your company. The purpose of this scheme is to reward employees for their contributions to the company's sales performance.

Use this script to help you make a quick and professional phone call to check a candidate’s past work and if they’re right for the job.

This script is designed to guide you through the disciplinary hearing, ensuring that all the necessary key points are covered. Use it as a framework to help you navigate the conversation, making sure each important step is addressed.

Use this script for the final formal individual redundancy consultation meeting.

Use this script for conducting the first individual formal redundancy consultation meeting.

Use this script for informing an employee that you need to enter into a redundancy consultation process

Use this policy to understand the circumstances in which searches of employees, personal belongings or company property may be carried out. It outlines the procedures and safeguards in place to ensure searches are conducted fairly, respectfully and lawful

Use this policy to understand the rules and procedures relating to employees undertaking additional work outside their employment with the company. It outlines disclosure requirements and expectations to help manage potential conflicts of interest and wor

Use this policy to understand how sexual harassment is prevented, reported and addressed within the workplace. It outlines unacceptable behaviour, reporting procedures and support available to help maintain a safe, respectful and inclusive working environ

Use this policy to understand the shared parental leave and pay arrangements available to eligible employees. It outlines eligibility, entitlements and procedures to help parents share childcare responsibilities flexibly following the birth or adoption of

Use this policy to understand the procedures and support relating to sickness absence from work. It outlines reporting requirements, sick pay arrangements and responsibilities to help ensure absence is managed fairly, consistently and sensitively.

Use this policy to understand the expectations and responsibilities relating to the use of social media inside and outside of work. It outlines acceptable behaviour and guidance to help protect employees, colleagues and the company’s reputation.

Use this policy to understand the company’s commitment to supporting employee wellbeing and reducing work-related stress. It outlines available support, responsibilities and procedures to help promote a healthy and positive working environment.

In this guide we tell you what you need to know and what you need to do to comply with this new legal duty to prevent workplace sexual harassment.

Use this policy to understand the right to take reasonable time off to deal with emergencies involving dependants. It outlines eligibility, notification requirements and procedures to help ensure requests are managed fairly and consistently.

Training costs agreement to give to employee when paying for long term external training support (e.g. Accountancy exams)

Use this policy to understand the rules and procedures for business travel and claiming work-related expenses. It outlines allowable expenses, approval requirements and employee responsibilities to ensure claims are managed consistently and appropriately.

Use this guide to help small business owners recognise when employment law risks are rising, even during everyday decisions.

Use this policy to understand how concerns about wrongdoing, misconduct or unlawful activity can be raised safely and confidentially. It outlines reporting procedures, protections for whistleblowers and how concerns will be investigated fairly and appropr

Use this guide to understand the difference between what feels fair and what is legally compliant in employment decisions.