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Managing employee drug & alcohol abuse

Financial stress caused by the 2023/23 cost of living crisis is still chronic for many employees raising mental‑health risks drug & alcohol abuse.

The cost of long-term sickness absence

Long-term sickness absence drains time, money and morale. For HR teams already juggling hybrid working and manual processes, the impact is even bigger – Read More

7 Recruitment Trends Shaping 2026

7 trends to help organisations to adapt early to be better placed to attract, hire, and retain the people who drive results.

YouManageHR and Astute e-learning: The power of API integrations

YoumanageHR comes with a range of Standard Integrations including Astute e-learning by VinciWorks, CaptureIT T&A and hireful ATS

Working from home: Time and attendance management

Working from home is now part of everyday operations that create real benefits — but it also exposes weak time‑tracking processes. Read More

How to reduce sickness and absenteeism at work

Sick leave is rising. Fixing it starts with identifying causes, measuring the problem, and using practical tools that cut admin and deliver reliable records.

Why time management drives business success (and how Capture it™ helps)

Good time management isn’t a nice-to-have — it’s the difference between chaotic payroll, stressed teams and steady, predictable operations – Read More

Bank Holidays 2026-27: What UK Employers Need to Know

In 2026-27, the pattern of bank holidays could affect how you manage time off and holiday entitlement if your holiday year starts on 1st April

5 Benefits of Time & Attendance Systems

Manual timesheets create a paperwork nightmare that drains time and cash. This page explains how modern timekeeping can transform your operations.

One sanctions list: what the UK’s 2026 change means for your compliance framework

From 28 January 2026 the UK Sanctions List will be the single authoritative source for UK sanctions designations. Why this matters for HR and internal teams.

10 priorities for cyber security experts in 2026

Ten practical, actionable priorities to build resilience through 2026 that Security teams must treat as immediate priorities rather than “future” issues.

AI regulation in Europe

The EU AI Act is no longer a distant proposal. Key obligations are already in force and companies need to act now.

Why organisations are choosing on premises time attendance software

On‑premises time & attendance delivers a single, auditable source of truth that reduces disputes, speeds reconciliation and gives clear headcount visibility at every site

UK tightens laws on AI sexual deepfakes — what every organisation must do now

AI governance is no longer a narrow technical issue or a future project. Boards, compliance teams and senior leaders must treat it as a live legal and reputational risk.

Emerging HR trends shaping work in 2026

Read about the emerging HR trends shaping work in 2026 — and what ops teams should do now

Your guide to thriving in a volatile regulatory landscape

Get this practical, data-led guide to helping compliance leaders navigate regulatory change, automation gaps, and organisational resilience from our Partners VinciWorks

The Employment Rights Act is law — act now to stay compliant

The Employment Rights Act completed its passage through Parliament at the end of 2025. Many provisions are phased across 2026 and 2027. That makes this a planning issue, not a future problem: policies, contracts and people processes must change now.

What’s new in Astute LXP – January 2026 update (v3.4.6)

January 2025 brings a number of enhancements to the Astute e-learning platform this time focusing on making enrolments and re-enrolments clearer for administrators along with improvements across reporting, compliance and enrolment workflows.

Why is a Time and Attendance System essential for UK businesses?

Time and attendance systems can provide competitive advantages through accurate workforce data and automated compliance.

Managing HR Policy Documents using YouManageHR

Learn how YouManageHR can help you easily distribute and manage HR Policy Documents with and track who has read and/or signed each document.

Overwhelmed by Recruitment? Its time to invest in an Applicant Tracking System!

Top candidates slip away whilst you’re still trying to find their CV in last week’s email chain. Time for hireful ats

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