Rebox HR

02/06/2026

Employee: "Can I take 3 weeks off in August?" 📅

Colleague: "I've already booked it, so..."

Employee to Manager: "Everyone else is off - why can't I be?"

Welcome to summer holiday request season!

The mistakes we see EVERY summer:
❌ Approving everyone's holiday without checking cover
❌ Rejecting requests without a fair reason
❌ "First come, first served" (not always legal)
❌ Not checking contracts about notice periods
❌ Letting people carry over illegal amounts

Here's what you CAN do:
✅ Set clear booking deadlines
✅ Specify maximum numbers off at once
✅ Require minimum notice (if in contract)
✅ Prioritize based on fair, transparent criteria
✅ Communicate decisions clearly

Don't let summer holidays become a winter tribunal.

Get your holiday policy sorted: Call Natalie or Faye on 01327 640070

22/04/2026

"I'll deal with HR stuff when I need to."

We hear this a lot, and we understand that when you're running a business, HR can feel like something that can wait.

But by the time most business owners feel like they "need" HR, they're already in the middle of a difficult situation, a disciplinary, a grievance, a potential tribunal claim.

Getting the right HR foundations in place before you need them isn't just good practice. It's one of the best investments you can make in your business.

That's what Rebox HR is here for. Practical. Flexible. On your side.

15/04/2026

"Do I really need HR support if I only have a small team?"

The short answer? Yes.

Employment law doesn't have a minimum headcount. From your very first hire, you have legal obligations, and the risks of getting things wrong are the same whether you have 3 employees or 30.

We work with businesses of all shapes and sizes across the UK, providing HR support that's tailored to where you are right now and where you're heading.

Have a question about your HR? Drop us a message or visit reboxhr.co.uk we're always happy to chat.

Award-winning outsourced HR support for small businesses. Fixed-fee retainers, pay-as-you-go advice and employment law guidance from CIPD-qualified consultants.

13/04/2026

Does dependency leave apply to pets?

At Rebox HR we think it should being an office of dog lovers!

10/04/2026

Let's talk about making time back up... common practice in many businesses - it's all about give and take, Faye explains how this can work well in one of our recent episodes of HR Unboxed.

Listen to us lift the lid on HR wherever you get your podcasts!

09/04/2026

What the heck is dependency leave and when should you use it?

Natalie explains the difference in leave for parents that employers commonly get wrong.

Listen to our podcast HR Unboxed wherever you get your podcasts!

HR Unboxed is brought to you by Rebox HR and we are proudly sponsored by Breathe.

08/04/2026

"We're too small to need HR."

It's one of the most common things we hear, and one of the most expensive assumptions a business owner can make.

However, employment law applies to every business, regardless of size. From the moment you hire your first employee, you have legal obligations around contracts, working hours, holiday entitlement, and more.

When things go wrong, such as a disciplinary, a grievance, a dispute, the cost of getting it wrong without the right support can be significant. Tribunal claims, legal fees, management time, staff morale... it adds up fast.

At Rebox HR, we work with SMEs across the UK to make sure the right foundations are in place, so you can focus on running your business, not firefighting people problems.

Contact Natalie, Faye or Chloe on 01327 640070 to get your HR on the right track.

07/04/2026

Last week we had a visit from Leanne it was so great to see her and we are looking forward to getting our recruitment game on!

07/04/2026

When did you last review your HR processes?

If the answer is "not recently" (or never!), it might be time for an HR Health Check. Especially as the new employment legislatuion is now live!

At Rebox HR, our Health Check gives you a clear picture of where your business stands, we identify gaps in your contracts, policies, and procedures before they become costly problems.

Think of it as an MOT for your HR.

Small issues left unchecked can turn into employment tribunal claims, reputational damage, or worse. The good news is that most are completely avoidable with the right foundations in place.

If you run a small business and want peace of mind, this is where to start.

Contact Natalie or Faye on 01327 640070 and book in your free HR health check, no sales pitches, or lengthy contracts, just 20 minutes to get your full report.

02/03/2026

April is coming ⏰

And with it:
✅ National Living Wage increase
✅ New employment law changes
✅ ERA 2025 provisions kick in

Is your business ready?

Your checklist:
📋 Updated employment contracts
📋 Revised pay rates
📋 Updated policies
📋 Staff communications
📋 Payroll adjustments
📋 Budget implications

We're getting 5-10 panic calls per day from businesses who left it too late.
Don't be one of them.

You have just 4 weeks to get sorted.
That sounds like plenty.
It's not.

📞 Call Natalie or Faye on 01327 640070 and let them handle it for you.

Book your compliance review NOW.