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Fair Work Agency Launch Should Not Worry Reputable Employers
Kathryn Fairlie explains how the launch of the Fair Work Agency, which opens on 7 April 2026, is nothing to fear for reputable employers.
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KR HR Team Celebrates Its 10th Birthday
We marked our 10th business birthday on 12th February 2026 with a celebratory event for clients and colleagues at the Methuen Arms in Corsham.

Live On Air: Talking Sick Pay, Family Leave And Unfair Dismissal
Our director Kathryn Fairlie joined presenter Paula Harsley on Radio Bath’s “Business Matters” programme on 20th January…

Timeframe For Implementing The Employment Rights Act
The Employment Rights Bill became the Employment Rights Act 2025 in December, after finally gaining royal assent.

TBE Awards Success for our Dream Team
A proud moment for us at KR HR & Training Consultancy at the TBE Awards 2025, where we were named winners of the Dream Team award!

Looking Back At 2025 At KR HR & Training
As we wrap up the year, it’s a great time to reflect on the events of the last 12 months. 2025 has been a year of achievements, impact…

Christmas Party Season
As Christmas approaches, many organisations are preparing to celebrate and strengthen team spirit by holding Christmas parties. However, boundaries between work and social life can blur during these events. Whilst

Unfair Dismissal U-Turn As Six-Month Qualifying Period Announced
The government has confirmed a major change to the Employment Rights Bill. The proposed day-one right to claim unfair dismissal has been scrapped and replaced with a six-month qualifying period.

Free 30-Minute Webinar: Supporting Employee Wellbeing & Reducing Sickness Absence
Employee wellbeing and sickness absence are under the spotlight more than ever. Organisations across the UK are facing rising absence rates, making it essential to adopt proactive strategies that support

Management Masterclass: People Practices To Transform Team Performance – Two Dates, Two Great Locations!
We will be delivering an interactive workshop where you will learn the latest people practices to take your team performance to the next level!

Domestic Abuse Awareness Month: October 2025
October is recognised as Domestic Abuse Awareness Month in the UK, serving as an opportunity to raise awareness, share information, and join together to end domestic violence and abuse.

CIPD Report Explores The Impact Of Flexible And Hybrid Working In 2025
More than a year after the implementation of the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023, the CIPD has published a new research report examining how flexible and hybrid working…

Psychological Safety: More Than A Buzzword
On International Safe Places to Work Day, we highlight the importance of creating psychological safe workplaces where people are unafraid to speak up, share ideas, ask questions and voice concerns.

How To Consult During Redundancy Proceedings: What Can We Learn From Wilko’s £2million Penalty?
An Employment Tribunal has ruled that almost 10,000 former Wilko employees will receive a share of a £2 million payout due to the high-street retailer’s failure to consult staff…

Holiday Hoarding. The Unused Holiday And Burnout Epidemic
Holiday hoarding is when employees don’t take their annual leave regularly and often save it until the end of the year—leading to burnout, last-minute absences, and disruption for the business.

Carers Week 2025: Caring About Equality (Monday 9th June to Sunday 15th June 2025)
Next week, we recognise the millions across the UK who care for loved ones without pay — often while juggling work, family, and personal sacrifice.