Amy Fletcher 
As the new financial year approaches, many businesses are reviewing their workforce plans. From 6th April, employer National Insurance contributions (NICs) will increase, as announced in the Autumn Budget. Combined with slow economic growth, this is prompting many workplaces to consider restructuring. When people think of workplace restructuring, they often immediately think of redundancies – … Read more
If you’ve just made a job offer to a candidate, the next step is drawing up their contract. And, in most cases, that will include a probation period. Probation periods have always been a useful way to assess whether a new starter is the right fit. But with the introduction of the Employment Rights Act … Read more
We’re kicking off 2025 with a huge milestone (and we’re pretty proud of this one). Fitzgerald has been awarded HR Consultancy of the Year 2025 at the International Brilliance Awards. This prestigious award recognises businesses that are delivering real results and making a tangible impact in their space. For us, it’s proof that our practical, … Read more
Nearly 1 in 2 people born after 1961 in the UK will receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. Unfortunately, that means that every workplace will likely be affected one day. A cancer diagnosis can turn an employee’s life upside down, bringing uncertainty and fear. As a manager, it can be difficult to know how … Read more
Since 2008, we’ve been the friendly face of HR support, helping our brilliant clients through the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Back then, we started out with a sunny yellow flower – cheerful and full of promise. As we grew, so did our identity. We then embraced teal tones and introduced fingerprints, along … Read more
2024 has been a busy year. From multi-million-pound discrimination awards to contentious cases around “fire and rehire,” the year has brought some headline-grabbing developments. For employers, these cases aren’t just fascinating – they’re a series of ‘how-tos’ when it comes to avoiding the same mistakes in your organisation. In this article, we break down the … Read more
Gross misconduct is one of those phrases that gets thrown around far too easily. We often hear managers use it in the heat of the moment, sometimes when the issue in question is actually fairly minor. So, what does gross misconduct really mean? The answer is that there isn’t a neat, one-line legal definition. The … Read more
When we think about workplace bullying, we usually think about bullying between colleagues or senior staff members bullying those in more junior positions. However, we are now seeing increased numbers of workplaces reporting instances of junior staff members bullying those in management positions, in what is known as ‘upward bullying’. It’s difficult to pinpoint exactly … Read more
On 30th October 2024, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the Autumn Budget 2024. This is an historic moment, as it’s the first time a woman has presented the Autumn Budget and the first Labour budget in over 14 years. The changes she announced will affect businesses across the UK, especially small businesses that make up a … Read more
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