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Welcome to the Impact Hub, your comprehensive resource library designed to empower businesses with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the ever-evolving HR landscape. Whether you’re seeking to enhance compliance, develop your team, or gain strategic insights, our curated collection of webinars, guides, templates, and more is here to support your success.

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  1. Man using smartphone in office- Fair Work Agency

    Fair Work Agency UK: Employer Guide for SMEs (2026 update)

    The Fair Work Agency is a major development in UK employment enforcement that SME employers cannot afford to ignore.  From 7 April 2026, the new Fair Work Agency will bring together enforcement of key employment rights into one place. The Fair... Read more

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  2. Statutory Sick Pay

    Statutory Sick Pay: a practical guide for UK SME employers

    Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is a core element of UK employment law, but upcoming reforms in 2026 mean many employers will need to rethink how they manage sickness absence. For SME business owners and HR managers, understanding SSP is essential to remain compliant while controlling absence-related costs. 

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  3. stress awareness

    Stress awareness month 2026: supporting wellbeing in the workplace

    Stress Awareness Month 2026: practical guidance for UK employers on managing workplace stress, reducing risk and improving employee wellbeing. Expert HR support from Impact HR.

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  4. Supporting women at work

    Supporting women at work: common mistakes employers make

    Supporting women at work is increasingly recognised as a key priority for UK employers, particularly as expectations around fairness, inclusion and workplace culture continue to evolve alongside changes in legislation and workforce demographics

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  1. Employment Tribunal

    The real cost of employment tribunals for SMEs

    Why Employment Tribunals are a growing risk for SMEs Employment Tribunal (ET) claims are rising sharply, and for UK SMEs, the impact can be significant. The Ministry of Justice’s 2025 statistics show that UK tribunals received 42,000 single-claim cases and... Read more

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  2. Holiday Pay Records

    Holiday pay records under the Employment Rights Bill

    What’s changing for holiday pay records The Employment Rights Bill (ERB) introduces one of the most significant compliance shifts for UK employers in over a decade — a new statutory duty to maintain adequate Holiday Pay Records for six years.... Read more

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  3. Work-related stress

    Managing Work-Related Stress: Employer Guidance

    Why employers must take work-related stress seriously As International Stress Awareness Week (3–7 November 2025) approaches, now is the perfect time for employers to review how they protect staff from work-related stress — one of the leading causes of workplace... Read more

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  4. HR Consultancy Leeds

    A new chapter for HR consultancy in Leeds

    A new chapter for HR in the North As Impact HR continues to expand its national footprint, we’re proud to welcome one of Yorkshire’s most respected HR consultancies — Positive People HR — into our growing family. This strategic acquisition,... Read more

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  5. Work at Height Safety

    Work at Height Safety | Fatal Fall from Unguarded Scaffolding Tower

    A recent court case serves as a stark reminder that even shortfalls can have devastating consequences — and that neglecting basic work-at-height controls can lead to heavy fines or even imprisonment. On 23 September 2025, at Bolton Magistrates’ Court, WH... Read more

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  6. Workplace Hearing Protection

    HSE inspections expose serious gaps in workplace hearing protection

    A national inspection campaign by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has uncovered widespread failings in how UK employers manage workplace hearing protection, sparking fresh concern about employee safety in noisy environments. The findings show that even where noise levels... Read more

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  7. Forklift Truck Accident

    Forklift truck accident: Ipswich firm fined £30,000

    Overview of the forklift truck accident A forklift truck accident at Ipswich Docks has led to a £30,000 fine for a local shipping container supplier after a young employee was dragged and seriously injured while helping to unload containers. The... Read more

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  8. Work at Height Regulations

    Work at height regulations: Roofer fined after worker suffers serious fall from unprotected roof

    A self-employed roofer has been fined after a worker fell from an unprotected flat roof, suffering serious spinal and ankle injuries. The case — investigated and prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) — serves as a stark reminder... Read more

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  9. Disciplinary Process

    Why a superficial disciplinary process cost one employer £61,000

    A recent Employment Tribunal decision has once again highlighted the serious consequences of failing to follow a fair and well-structured disciplinary process. In this case, a sales manager at a major food delivery app was awarded £61,000 for unfair dismissal... Read more

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  10. Employment Law Changes

    Upcoming employment law changes 2025–2027: What UK employers need to know

    Introduction The Employment Rights Bill 2025 (ERB) represents the most sweeping package of employment law changes in decades. Once the Bill gains Royal Assent in autumn 2025, reforms will roll out across three years. From unfair dismissal and sick pay... Read more

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  11. AI in the workplace

    AI in the Workplace: Embrace, Adapt, or Risk Falling Behind

    AI in the Workplace is no longer a futuristic concept; it is already embedded in the daily operations of businesses across the UK. For SMEs, this presents both an opportunity and a challenge. From AI-powered recruitment tools to customer service... Read more

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