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The Zero-Hours Consultation Just Closed
The government's consultation on guaranteed hours closed 25 August 2026. Here's what's proposed, and how to prepare before it becomes law in 2027.
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The Real Cost of a Vacancy Isn't the Job Ad
An unfilled role can burn roughly £1,500 a week in lost output. Here's why the slowest cost in hiring is the decision, not the recruitment process.
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What a Recruitment Agency's 15-33% Fee Buys You
UK recruitment agencies typically charge 15-33% of the first-year salary. Here's what that fee covers, and when it earns its keep.
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UK Graduate Hiring Has Nearly Halved
Graduate vacancies dropped 45% in a year as AI eats entry-level work. For SMEs, that's not bad news, it's an undervalued talent pool nobody else is competing for.
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AI Isn't Your Excuse Not to Delegate
One in six UK employers expect AI to shrink their workforce. For founders, the real risk isn't AI, it's using it as a reason to keep doing everything yourself.
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Employment Tribunal Time Limits Just Doubled
From 1 October 2026, UK workers get six months, not three, to lodge most employment tribunal claims. Here's what that means for how you run terminations, grievances and paper trails.
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