Consensus HR Blogs & HR Insights
Stay up to date with the latest HR news, Employment Law updates, workplace guidance and practical people management advice from Consensus HR. Read our latest HR blogs shown below and discover how we help businesses take the pain out of managing people whilst preventing people problems.
Our HR blogs are designed to help SMEs understand Employment Law changes, improve workplace culture and reduce HR risk through practical outsourced HR support.
Contact HR Support
Are Small HR Problems Quietly Becoming Big Employment Problems? Consensus HR in Herts & Beds
By Consensus HR – Your Outsourced HR Department for Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire & Cambridgeshire One of the most common comments we hear from business owners is: “We didn’t think it was a big issue at the time.” Unfortunately, by the time many employers seek professional HR advice, what began as a relatively minor concern has […]
The Most Expensive HR Mistake Happens Before an Employee Even Starts | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds
By Consensus HR – Your Outsourced HR Department for Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire & CambridgeshireRecruiting a new employee is one of the biggest investments any business makes. Yet many employers unknowingly create expensive HR and Employment Law risks long before their new recruit walks through the door.The recruitment process doesn’t begin on an employee’s first day—it starts […]
Is Your Workplace Culture Protecting Your Business… or Putting It at Risk? Consensus HR in Herts & Beds
By Consensus HR – Your Outsourced HR Department for Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire & Cambridgeshire When business owners think about workplace culture, many imagine office perks, team lunches or social events. In reality, workplace culture is something much more important. It is the way people behave every day, how managers lead, how employees communicate, and how […]
Most SME Employers Are Not Ready for the Next Stage of Employment Law Changes | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds
Why Waiting Until the Law Changes Could Leave Your Business Exposed If there is one thing I have learnt throughout my career in Human Resources, it is that businesses rarely get into difficulty because they deliberately ignore Employment Law. More often, problems arise because employers are simply too busy running their business to keep […]
Could Your Recruitment Process Already Be Costing You Thousands? | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds
The Hidden Cost of Poor Recruitment and Why Getting It Right First Time Matters More Than Ever For many business owners, recruitment is seen as a necessary part of running a successful organisation. A vacancy arises, an advert is placed, interviews are held and hopefully the right person is appointed. Unfortunately, the reality is […]
The Hidden Cost of Delaying Difficult Conversations at Work | Consensus HR – Herts & Beds
Most managers dislike difficult conversations. It’s understandable. Nobody enjoys telling someone that their performance has slipped, attendance has become unacceptable or behaviour needs to improve. However, delaying those conversations often creates far bigger problems. Problems rarely solve themselves Small issues quickly become larger ones. Poor attendance becomes habitual. Performance declines further. Other employees begin […]
Why Your Employee Handbook Could Soon Become Your Most Important Business Document | Herts & Beds
Many employers see their Employee Handbook as something produced when the business starts and then forgotten about. Unfortunately, that approach could become both costly and risky. With significant Employment Law changes continuing throughout 2026 and further major reforms taking effect from 1 January 2027, businesses need to ensure that their policies remain legally compliant and […]
Are You Measuring Employee Performance… or Simply Hoping for the Best? | Consensus HR – Herts & Beds
One of the most common issues we encounter when supporting businesses is poor employee performance management.Interestingly, the problem is rarely the employee.More often, it is the absence of clear expectations, measurable objectives and regular communication.Without these, employees cannot be expected to consistently deliver outstanding performance.Performance Should Never Come as a SurpriseEmployees should never attend an […]
Why Every Business Should Carry Out a Mid-Year HR Health Check | Consensus HR – Herts & Beds
As we move into the second half of 2026, many business owners are rightly reviewing their sales performance, budgets and business plans. However, one area that is often overlooked is the effectiveness of their people management practices. A mid-year HR Health Check is one of the most valuable exercises any organisation can undertake. Rather […]
The First Six Months Could Soon Become Your Biggest Employment Risk | Consensus HR – Herts & Beds
Many employers still believe that once an employee has started work, they simply “wait and see” how things develop.Unfortunately, that approach is becoming increasingly risky.With the Government confirming that the qualifying period for ordinary unfair dismissal is expected to reduce to six months from January 2027, the way employers recruit, induct and manage new employees […]