HR | Register for webinar on changes to probation periods

Join our expert HR webinar on probation periods and unfair dismissal rights at 11am on 14 September

10 Sep 2026

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HR | Extension of employment tribunal time limits

Stacie Cheadle, technical writer at Croner, explains the new six-month employment tribunal time limit, the impact on employers and what actions to take

9 Sep 2026

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Business | KPMG names Vicki Heard as first female managing partner

In a first for KPMG, the Big Four firm appoints Vicki Heard as first female group managing partner, overseeing the UK/Swiss group’s operational and performance strategy

7 Sep 2026

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HR | Rest breaks for pregnant employees

Stacie Cheadle, technical writer at Croner, explains the issues to consider with pregnant employees from rest facilities to medical suspensions

4 Sep 2026

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HR | How to filter out floods of AI generated CVs

With accountancy firms facing a talent shortage, being flooded with AI generated CVs is a real timewaster for hiring managers. Joanna Pennell, divisional manager, finance, Pineapple Recruitment, explains how to filter out the slop

4 Sep 2026

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HR | People in the news: Affinia, Grant Thornton, S&W

In this week’s career moves, partner promotions and hires at Affinia, Grant Thornton, S&W, Johnston Carmichael, Leonard Curtis, Collyer Bristow, Browne Jacobson, FCA

28 Aug 2026

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HR | Maternity leave and paying for keeping in touch days

In the third in our mini series on maternity leave, Stacie Cheadle, technical writer at Croner, explains how keeping in touch (KIT) days work and payment rules

28 Aug 2026

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HR | Companions at meetings: what are the rules?

Stacie Cheadle, technical writer, explains the statutory right to be accompanied with practical advice on how to deal with requests and definitiion of companion

26 Aug 2026

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HR | From suits and ties to smart casual: what should men actually wear to work?

Paul Maberly, joint managing partner at Mercer & Hole, says dress code is as tricky for men as it is for women these days, recalling when he first trained back in the 1980s the colour of his tie was the only element of choice

21 Aug 2026

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HR | Maternity leave and notification of internal vacancies

In part two of our mini series on maternity leave, Stacie Cheadle, technical writer at Croner, explains the rules on internal vacancies and keeping staff informed

21 Aug 2026

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HR | Changes to funding rules for apprenticeships

Stacie Cheadle, technical writer at Croner, looks at what employers need to know about hiring apprentices, employee status and funding changes effective from 1 August

19 Aug 2026

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Finance | The path from CFO to CEO avoiding burnout

Reaching chief executive is not straightforward for finance leaders facing multiple legacy operations issues, but as CFOs are promoted to CEO at the fastest rate in a decade, Michelle Stalick, chief accounting officer at BlackLine provides tips and advice on promotion priorities

14 Aug 2026

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Business | People in the news: AAB, Carpenter Box, WTS

In this week’s career moves, partner promotions and hires at AAB, Carpenter Box, S&W, WTS, HB&O, AJ Bell, Platform Housing, JMAN, Hilbert Investment, Malt

14 Aug 2026

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HR | Contacting employees during maternity leave

In the first of our mini series on maternity leave, Stacie Cheadle, technical writer at Croner, dispels the myths on contacting employees 

14 Aug 2026

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Business | Zero hours clampdown will cost businesses £2.9bn

Government move to restrict the use of zero hours contracts set to cost up to £2.9bn a year in direct costs to business

13 Aug 2026

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