To keep up with the constant changes in employment law, it’s crucial to stay informed and proactive. Our team at Consensus HR is dedicated to helping businesses navigate these complexities effectively. By staying updated on the latest regulations, precedents, and best practices, we can provide tailored guidance and support to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risks for your organisation. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Contact us now to discuss how we can assist you in staying abreast of employment law changes and implementing strategies to protect your business and support your workforce.
Please find below a few of our latest HR blogs:
Supporting Staff Well-Being on World Suicide Prevention Day – 10 September | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds
At Consensus HR, our commitment goes beyond employment law and HR compliance—we believe in nurturing the well-being of every individual in the workplace community. On World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September), we stand united with a global effort to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and inspire hope for those silently struggling. What is World Suicide Prevention […]
Take the Pain Out of People Management: Why SMEs Without HR Should Turn to Consensus HR
For SMEs navigating the complex world of employment regulations, contracts, performance issues, and people management—without any dedicated HR support—it can feel overwhelming. That’s where Consensus HR steps in as your trusted local partner, delivering expert, outsourced HR and employment law services tailored to your business’s size and needs.What Consensus HR Offers YouBased in Stevenage and […]
Did You Know? | Flexible Working in 2025 – Day-One Right, Employment Law Updates & HR Support | Consensus HR – Herts & Beds
Did You Know? | Flexible Working in 2025📌 Did you know…Since 6 April 2024, all employees in the UK now have a day-one right to request flexible working.Employers must now respond to flexible working requests within two months (previously three months).Employees can make two requests per year, instead of just one.CIPD research (2025) found that […]
Consensus HR Welcomes ACAS AI Innovation to Prevent Workplace Conflict | HR & Employment Law Insights
Consensus HR Welcomes ACAS Innovation in Using AI to Prevent Workplace Conflict: At Consensus HR, we are committed to staying at the forefront of workplace solutions that promote harmony, productivity, and fairness. We are pleased to share the exciting news announced by ACAS regarding their plans to expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to […]
🐾 International Dog Day 2025 – Celebrating Our Canine Companions | Consensus HR, Herts & Beds
🐾 International Dog Day – 26th August | Celebrating Our Canine Companions Every year on 26th August, the world celebrates International Dog Day—a day dedicated to raising awareness about adoption, rescue, and the incredible role dogs play in our lives. Founded in 2004 by pet lifestyle expert Colleen Paige, International Dog Day is about much […]
Did You Know? | HR & Employment Law Facts Every Business Owner Should Know – Consensus HR in Herts & Beds
Did You Know? | HR & Employment Law Essentials👉 Did you know that UK employers must give every employee a written contract of employment from day one?👉 Or that the average cost of replacing an employee is £30,000, mainly due to lost productivity during onboarding?👉 And from October 2024, the Worker Protection Act means employers […]
“HR & Line Management Is Not Easy: Myths vs Reality | HR Insights by Matthew Pinto-Chilcott”
HR & Line Management Is Easy, Isn’t It? Anyone Can Do It?By Matthew Pinto-Chilcott, Chartered FCIPD, Owner of Consensus HRwww.consensushr.comOver my years in operations and HR, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve heard:“HR? Line management? That’s easy. Anyone can do it.”I’ve been told:“Give somebody a set of keys and they’re a manager!”“HR is […]
Monthly HR blog Newsletter – August 2025 | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds
Welcome to Consensus HR’s monthly blog recap! In this edition, we will be revisiting some of the key discussions from our August 2025 blogs. Here’s a selection of topics we covered:TThank you for joining us for this month’s recap. We hope these discussions provide valuable insights and actionable strategies for your HR practices. Stay tuned […]
“International Left Handers Day – 13th August | Inclusive Workplace Practices & HR Insights from Consensus HR – Herts & Beds”
✋ International Left Handers Day – 13th August | Celebrating Diversity in the Workplace13th August marks International Left Handers Day, a global event dedicated to celebrating the uniqueness of left-handed people and raising awareness about the challenges they can face in a right-hand-dominated world.It’s estimated that 10–12% of the world’s population is left-handed. While being […]
Did You Know? | 🍽️ Report Upheld: 45 Allegations Against MasterChef Presenter Gregg Wallace | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds
🍽️ Report Upheld: 45 Allegations Against MasterChef Presenter Gregg Wallace | Workplace Conduct Insights by Consensus HRIn a high-profile development, an independent investigation has upheld 45 allegations of inappropriate conduct against celebrity chef and MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace. The report, commissioned following multiple complaints from staff, highlights key workplace issues that every employer — regardless […]
Did You Know? | 📢 Alcohol Dependency in the Workplace – Consensus HR in Herts & Beds
📢 Did You Know? Alcohol Dependency in the Workplace: A Hidden Cost to UK BusinessesConsensus HR – Your Outsourced HR & Employment Law Partnerwww.consensushr.com🚨 Shocking New Findings on Alcohol in the Workplace:A recent survey found that:85% of 2,600 UK workers surveyed admitted to being drunk in the workplace in the past year.31% said they were […]