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Top 10 HR Policies You Must Update Before the Employment Rights Bill Comes into Force
With the Employment Rights Bill set to come into force in 2026, many employers are reviewing their HR policies to ensure they…
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Managing Leave Across Borders Is One of HR’s Trickiest Challenges
Managing Global Leave Isn’t Simple For multinational employers, managing holiday and absence is not just an admin task; it is a compliance […]
Why Timesheets Still Matter — And How Modern Systems Turn Them Into a Strategic Advantage
Timesheets have a reputation problem. For many employees, they’re seen as a chore—something to fill in at the end of the week, […]
What Role Does HR Play in Workplace Sustainability?
As organisations mark Earth Day, sustainability is often viewed through an environmental or operational lens. But one area is frequently overlooked: the […]
Employment Rights Act 2025 SSP Compliance Checklist
As of the Employment Rights Act 2025 (Effective 6 April 2026) The launch of the Fair Work Agency (FWA) means UK businesses […]
Modern Absence Management for UK Businesses: The Ultimate Guide
Employee absence is one of the most significant and often underestimated challenges facing UK organisations. From rising costs and operational disruption to […]
How Activ People HR Supports SSP Compliance under The Employment Rights Bill
As the Employment Rights Bill brings greater focus to fairness, transparency and consistency, employers are re-evaluating how confidently they can manage […]
Stress Awareness Month: Why It Matters More Than Ever in Today’s Workplace
April marks Stress Awareness Month, an important reminder for organisations to take a closer look at how stress is affecting their people […]
How Poor SSP Tracking impacts Risk Compliance and Employee Relations
Accurate Statutory Sick Pay tracking is a critical part of meeting employer responsibilities. Yet for many organisations, SSP tracking still relies on […]
How to Align SSP, Absence and Return-to-Work Policies under the New Legislation
As the Employment Rights Bill reshapes employer responsibilities, it is becoming increasingly important for organisations to ensure their HR policies work together […]
How Sickness Absence Policies Need to Evolve in 2026
Sickness absence policies have long been a core part of HR frameworks, but expectations around how they are applied are changing. With […]
What Happens if You Get SSP Wrong? Employer Risks under The Employment Rights Bill
As the Employment Rights Bill strengthens employee protections, employers are facing increased expectations around how Statutory Sick Pay is managed and applied. […]
A Practical SSP Readiness Checklist to Help Employers Prepare for April 2026
With changes linked to the Employment Rights Bill coming into effect in April 2026, employers are under increasing pressure to ensure their […]
Managing Long-Term Sickness Absence Under the Employment Rights Bill
Long-term sickness absence can be one of the most complex and sensitive challenges employers face. Under the Employment Rights Bill, expectations around […]
How to Get Your Absence Management Process Ready for SSP Changes in 2026
As expectations around Statutory Sick Pay continue to increase, employers are taking a closer look at how their absence management processes support […]
Common SSP and Sick Leave Mistakes employers are Still Making in 2026
Despite growing awareness of employee rights and clearer expectations under the Employment Rights Bill, many employers are still making avoidable mistakes when […]
How the Employment Rights Bill is Changing Workplace Wellbeing
Workplace wellbeing has been steadily moving up the HR agenda for several years, but the Employment Rights Bill is accelerating that shift. […]
Why SSP is No Longer just a Payroll Issue under the Employment Rights Bill
For many organisations, Statutory Sick Pay has traditionally been viewed as a payroll responsibility – calculated, processed and paid with little involvement […]
Top 10 HR Policies You Must Update Before the Employment Rights Bill Comes into Force
With the Employment Rights Bill set to come into force in 2026, many employers are reviewing their HR policies to ensure they […]
SSP Changes 2026 and What Employers Need to Prepare for now
Changes linked to the Employment Rights Bill will place increased focus on how employers manage Statutory Sick Pay and sickness absence in […]
A complete Employer’s Guide to Navigating SSP and Sick Leave in 2026
Managing Statutory Sick Pay and sickness absence has never been simple – and with changes linked to the Employment Rights Bill coming […]
How the 2026 Employment Rights Bill will Transform the Employee Experience
The way employees experience work is changing – and the 2026 Employment Rights Bill is set to accelerate that shift. While much […]
Time to Talk Day: Why Open Conversations Matter at Work
Every year, Time to Talk Day reminds us of something simple, yet powerful: talking about mental health can change lives. Mental health […]
Data Privacy in HR: Why Protecting Employee Data Matters Every Day
Every year, Data Privacy Day serves as an important reminder of how much personal information organisations handle – and the responsibility that […]
From Blue Monday to Burnout: Why January Is a Critical Month for HR
While Blue Monday often dominates wellbeing conversations in January, HR professionals know that the real challenge extends far beyond one day. January […]
Is Blue Monday Still Relevant for Today’s Workforce?
Every January, Blue Monday is labelled as “the most depressing day of the year.” Social feeds fill with wellbeing reminders, HR teams […]
How Schools, MATs and Businesses Reduce Absence Costs with Activ People HR
Absence management hits every organisation in different ways, but the outcome is the same for you: rising costs, pressure on operations, and […]
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Supporting Wellbeing Through Smarter Absence Management
Employee wellbeing is more than a “nice to have” — it’s a business-critical factor for retention, productivity, and engagement. Yet wellbeing issues often show up…
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