Dynamic People Solutions

02/02/2026

As a business owner, are you prepared for the challenges in employment law this year? If you employ at least one employee, it will affect you!

It's no secret that there's changes coming with the Employment Rights Act getting the final sign off just before Christmas. The first major phase takes effect from April 2026 (unless you have a unionised workforce in which case there are some changes next month).

These reforms will affect most employers, even those with small or flexible teams. In this first phase, key changes include day one rights for Statutory Sick Pay and certain types of family leave, increased redundancy risk, stronger protections concerning sexual harassment, and the introduction of the Fair Work Agency with powers to actively enforce compliance.

The good news is that the changes are staggered, so there is time to prepare. We are taking a phrased approach with our clients to implement the April changes and then looking beyond to October and 2027. Taking a planned, step by step approach now can significantly reduce risk, cost and disruption later.

I’ve written an article on our website that explains what’s changing, what it means in practice, and how employers can start getting ready. There’s also a downloadable document available, including a clear to do list to help you focus on the actions that matter most.

If you’d like to be prepared well ahead of April 2026, rather than reacting once the law has changed, it’s worth taking a look. And we're always happy to support if you need some HR expertise.

Employment Rights Act changes from April 2026 will significantly impact employers. Learn what’s changing, what it means for your business, and how to prepare with practical HR guidance.

30/01/2026

It's no secret that there's changes coming with the Employment Rights Act getting the final sign off just before Christmas. The first major phase take effect from April 2026 (unless you have a unionised workforce in which case there are some changes next month).

These reforms will affect most employers, even those with small or flexible teams. In this first phase, key changes include day one rights for Statutory Sick Pay and certain types of family leave, increased redundancy risk, stronger protections concerning sexual harassment, and the introduction of the Fair Work Agency with powers to actively enforce compliance.

The good news is that the changes are staggered, so there is time to prepare. We are taking a phrased approach with our clients to implement the April changes and then looking beyond to October and 2027. Taking a planned, step by step approach now can significantly reduce risk, cost and disruption later.

We've written a blog that explains what’s changing, what it means in practice, and how employers can start getting ready. There’s also a downloadable document available via the blog, including a clear to do list to help you focus on the actions that matter most.

If you’d like to be prepared well ahead of April 2026, rather than reacting once the law has changed, it’s worth taking a look. And we're always happy to support if you need some HR expertise.

https://www.dynamic-ps.co.uk/news/employment-rights-act-changes-from-april-2026-%E2%80%93-what-employers-need-to-know/

Employment Rights Act changes from April 2026 will significantly impact employers. Learn what’s changing, what it means for your business, and how to prepare with practical HR guidance.

31/01/2025

We are 5 years old!!

In January 2020, we decided to use our HR and development expertise to support small and medium size businesses in our region and set up a HR consultancy. Two months later, a global pandemic and our first two clients, we were off and running.

In five years, we've worked with over 55 different businesses across a variety of industries located from Newcastle to London and Manchester to Hull. We've worked on a retained basis, on one off projects, lengthy interim assignments and as and when needed.

We partnered with our first retained client in April 2020 who we are still working with today.

We are passionate about supporting businesses with their people, developing strategies for growth and making sure people are treated ethically and lawfully. And we continue to grow having signed up two new retained clients this month.

So, what will the next five years bring? More of the same. Working with a small group of businesses where we develop trusted relationships and become an extension to their team is where we're at. Working with people who we like and want to do the right thing is where we do our best work.

So here's to the next 5 years .......... and the 5 after that!

29/12/2024

We are really enjoying our festive break at DPS but have no idea what day of the week it is 🤣. Surely it can’t just be us, anyone else?

27/11/2024

£1 million in grants has been approved since we launched our current grant scheme in July 2023!

Thanks to this funding, over 120 businesses have brought their projects to life, including:
✅ Staff training
✅ Marketing campaigns
✅ Equipment purchases
✅ Premises improvements

Our grant scheme is still open, and funding is available for eligible projects.

📩 Get in touch today to find out how we can support your business goals. Contact us at 01482 391622 or email [email protected]

25/10/2024

Just in case it's passed you by, the new laws on the prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace come into force tomorrow. It focuses on prevention and ensuring businesses are taking reasonable steps to stop sexual harassment from happening in the first place, which is in addition to the current legal obligations. It includes all employers whether you're employing one person or 10,000 people so no workplace is exempt.

A TUC survey found that over half of women experience sexual harassment at work, this number increases to two in three women aged 18-24. I'm sure no-one will disagree that these numbers are wholly unacceptable and that women should be able to come to work without being sexually harassed. And that includes the banter, the lewd comments, the dodgy texts, the whistles (and other sound effects) and as well as any unwanted physical contact!

Click on the link below which takes you to our employers guide in navigating the new changes and your obligations. I'm always here to help if you want extra support.

https://www.dynamic-ps.co.uk/news/employers-guide-to-the-new-sexual-harassment-laws/

23/10/2024

We are delivering this workshop on behalf of Invest East Yorkshire to make sure businesses in our area understand and are prepared for the changes the Employment Rights Bill will bring. It’s the biggest change to employee rights in a generation and businesses need to be ready. Sign up below ⬇️ . It’s fully funded so won’t cost you to attend!

Major Employment Law Changes Coming in the UK: What You Need to Know

The Employment Rights Bill, introduced on 10 October 2024, brings major reforms aimed at improving worker protections and updating employment practices. With full implementation expected by 2026, these changes are particularly important for small and medium-sized businesses as it will mean changes in employment contracts, policies, practices, and people processes.

1. Day-One Employment Rights
2. Probation Period
3. Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Changes
4. Flexible Working as Default
5. Fire and Rehire Restrictions
6. Zero-Hours Contracts
7. Union Rights
8. Creation of a Fair Work Agency

To help businesses navigate these changes, we are running a workshop on 7 November at the Beverley Enterprise Centre which is being delivered by two local HR experts. To find out more about this workshop and to book your place, visit:

https://orlo.uk/AtSSM

09/10/2024

Our very own Helen has been profiled by the Invest East Yorkshire team about their partnership with us to deliver HR workshops to SMEs in our area.

We deliver these workshops with our pals at AddHR so you really are getting the best HR expertise in the area!

Over the next few months we are running workshops on
⭐️ Recruiting the best people
⭐️ The upcoming changes to employment law and action you should be taking
⭐️ Employing your first person

Sign up on the Invest East Yorkshire site.

🌟 Meet Helen Hudson: Over 25 Years of HR Expertise! 🌟

With a career spanning top companies like John Lewis, Centrica, and McCain Foods, Helen Hudson is now helping small and medium-sized businesses across East Yorkshire through her company, Dynamic People Solutions.

From workforce planning and recruitment to handling employee issues, Helen’s pragmatic and tailored HR solutions ensure your people strategy supports your business goals. Her workshops equip business owners and managers with the skills to manage HR challenges confidently.

📖 Want to know more about Helen’s journey and how she can help your business? Read her full story here! https://orlo.uk/N60ru

07/10/2024

We are thrilled to have been selected as one of 30 HR consultants nationwide to deliver HR consultancy in this research project in partnership with CIPD and The Behavioural Insights Team.

can apply to be one of 500 businesses to receive up to two funded days of HR support to improve recruitment, retention and employee engagement.

Ben Willmott from the CIPD said ‘These pilots can help SMEs get the foundation of good HR practice in place in areas such as recruitment, job design, flexible working as well as performance and absence management. These pilots will also help inform government policy on how to deliver effective business support to improve people management capability in SMEs.’

More details and how to access the pilot in the article below 👇

The pilot is part of a control trial designed to evaluate the value of providing HR consultancy support to small and medium-sized enterprises.

01/10/2024

We’ve received some great feedback on the workshops we’re delivering in partnership with Invest East Yorkshire. Sign up on their events page for future workshops 👇

We’ve had some fantastic feedback from our recent Human Resources workshops— as shown in the graphic below!

A big shout out to Dynamic People Solutions for running such insightful and engaging workshops.

If you don’t want to miss out, book your place at our next workshop!

👉 Sign up here: https://orlo.uk/ch8td

04/09/2024

This is a great opportunity for local businesses to get final support with training!

Attention local Businesses!

Help your business grow with our Training Grants—which could cover up to 50% of project costs with a maximum of £5,000 per business! But hurry, these funds are available for a limited time only and won’t last forever.

🎯 What’s on Offer:
•Grants of up to £1,500 per employee (minimum £250) to a maximum of £5,000 per business.
•Available for permanent employees (or those training to secure a permanent position) within the Yorkshire and Humber region.
•Training must be identified through a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and show clear benefits to your business—like launching new products, improving processes, or boosting productivity.

📈 Take advantage of this opportunity to invest in your team’s skills and drive your business forward—before the funds run out!

📞 For more information on how to apply, check eligibility, or access financial assistance, contact us at 01482 391622 or email [email protected].

05/07/2024

As the official election result confirms what we expected, HR teams and employment lawyers are going to have a busy summer!

Labour’s proposed employment changes include

➡️ Day one right for unfair dismissal
➡️ Banning zero hours contracts
➡️ Reforming employment status
➡️ Extended period to bring an ET from 3 to 6 months
➡️ Entitlement to statutory sick pay from 1st day of sickness
➡️ Banning fire and rehire process
➡️ Mandatory menopause policy
➡️ Right to switch off
➡️ Remove age limit for NLW
➡️ Strengthening family friendly rights including maternity, paternity, parental leave and bereavement leave
➡️ Changes in flexible working
➡️ Greater equality at work through strengthening harassment laws, introduction of ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting for employers with more than 250 employees, and revision of gender pay reporting!

(Did I miss any ? 🤔)

All within 100 days! 😱 Policies will need to change, budgets no doubt will have to increase and SMEs will have to shift their mindset in managing their employees!

We are here to support businesses with these changes so get in touch 📞📧