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Studying CIPD Level 5 has given me a much deeper understanding of the role employment law plays in everyday HR. Before studying the subject in more detail, I often thought of employment law as a collection of rules that employers simply need to follow. In practice, HR is much more complex than that. Employment law influences how organisations approach recruitment, contracts, absence, performance, disciplinary matters, grievances, employee relations and even how workplace poli

When you're looking for HR support, it can be difficult to know exactly what type of support you need. An HR consultant and an HR administrator can both play an important role in supporting a business, but their responsibilities are different. An HR consultant provides specialist HR advice and guidance, while an HR administrator provides the practical administrative support that keeps HR processes organised and running smoothly. Understanding the difference can help businesse

If you've been putting off hiring help because you can't picture where they'd even sit in your kitchen-table-turned-office, you're not alone. A lot of small business owners assume "hiring help" means an employee, a desk, a contract, and a whole load of admin they don't have time for. That's exactly why virtual assistants exist, and why so many small businesses and consultancies are running to them for help. So What Actually Is a Virtual Assistant? A virtual assistant (VA) is