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Welcome to the HR Planner Blog. We’ll be regularly updating this page with helpful articles, interesting industry insights, tips, tools and news for SMEs.
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What Labour’s flexible working plans mean for UK SMEs
Discover the shift to flexible UK workplace policies inspired by the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023.
7 effective tips for managing employee lateness
Learn seven practical tips to manage lateness effectively and maintain a healthy workplace culture.
How to double your annual leave in 2025
Stretch your 2025 annual leave further with these tips and tricks.
Managing TOIL: A guide to time off in lieu for UK employers
Discover what TOIL is, why it matters to employees and employers, and how HR Planner makes it easy to manage.
Key dates for your 2025 HR calendar
Create your plan with these key dates for your 2025 HR calendar.
Absenteeism at work: Causes & solutions
We share a guide to absenteeism and how your business can reduce it.
What does the UK General Election mean for HR teams?
An overview of what the major party manifestos will mean for the HR sector.
How to balance annual leave and burnout
We look into the importance of balancing and using annual leave.
Why SMEs use Employee Net Promoter Scores (eNPS)
We look at the benefits of eNPS and how you can calculate your own score.