
October Newsletter 2026
Are you ready for October’s trade union access rights? If you’ve never had to deal with a trade union, the new access rules could change that. Workplace access rules are expected to come into force on 30 October 2026, subject
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The above services are available on either a one-off, ad hoc basis, or as part of a more permanent arrangement. For more information on our ad hoc and retained services, click below.

Are you ready for October’s trade union access rights? If you’ve never had to deal with a trade union, the new access rules could change that. Workplace access rules are expected to come into force on 30 October 2026, subject

One in five businesses not offering sexual harassment training From October 2026, two separate legal duties around workplace harassment are changing under the Employment Rights Act 2025. The first: the duty to prevent sexual harassment is being upgraded. The current

Interim HR support might be your most cost-effective HR option If you think HR support means hiring someone full-time or managing without because that’s too expensive, think again. There’s a middle option that a lot of businesses overlook. Interim HR

An easier way to review and manage holiday requests It’s summer and there’s going to be a surge of holiday requests coming your way… HR software won’t stop your team from wanting the same two weeks in August. But it

The 1 July countdown: are you ready for 6-month dismissal rights? If you’re hiring right now, there’s a date you need to have on your radar. Anyone you hire on or before 1 July 2026 will gain unfair dismissal protection

How much money are you spending on “HR”? Most business owners we speak to say they don’t have an HR budget. What they usually mean is that they don’t have a planned one. Because in reality, most businesses are already

A More Human Approach To Flexible HR Support For many small businesses, HR needs can change over time. Some benefit from ongoing, retained support, while others may only need guidance at certain points. There is no single right approach. It

Celebrating 10 years of Blue Tree HR Solutions This April is a big milestone—Blue Tree HR Solutions has been in business for 10 years! What started as a one-person venture from a spare room has grown into a thriving business
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