Swan HR Consultancy Limited

20/05/2026

🚆 What happens when your staff cannot get to work on time, suddenly lose childcare, or need to work differently because of travel disruption?

How employers respond in these situations matters.

A rigid response can damage morale quickly.

A fair, practical and flexible approach builds trust instead.

Now is a good time to review your policies around lateness, flexible working, emergency dependants leave and hybrid working.

Read our latest article to find out more. https://lnkd.in/dMYRnSaP

11/05/2026

Do your staff receive tips?

Are you aware of the upcoming changes around tipping and service charges?

For hospitality businesses, this is not just about payroll and compliance. It can directly affect staff trust, retention, morale, and workplace culture.
Restaurants, cafés, bars, hotels, and hospitality venues should be reviewing how tips are managed and communicated with employees.

I’ve written a blog looking at hospitality HR and tipping, including what businesses should be thinking about moving forward.

Read it here and let me know what you think.
https://lnkd.in/e_Ra3B4r

20/04/2026

Flexible working rules are tightening again from 2027.

You already know employees can request flexible working from day one.

What’s changing is how you respond.

Find out more at:

https://lnkd.in/ehpd2SYw

14/04/2026

Most businesses still think zero-hours contracts give them flexibility.
From 2027, that balance shifts.

The rules around zero-hours workers are changing, and not in a small way.
Under the new Employment Rights reforms, workers will have the right to guaranteed hours based on what they actually work.

If someone regularly works 20 hours, you may be expected to offer a contract that reflects that.

There’s more.

You’ll also need to give proper notice for shifts and changes, and in some cases, pay compensation if shifts are cancelled last minute.

This isn’t about banning flexibility altogether.

It’s about removing what the government calls “one-sided flexibility”.
And that’s where many businesses will get caught out.

If your rotas are reactive, if hours fluctuate without clear patterns, or if your contracts haven’t been reviewed in years, this will have a real impact.

Not just legally. Operationally.

The businesses that get ahead of this now will be in a much stronger position when these changes land.

If you’re relying on zero-hours workers, it’s time to take a proper look at how that works in practice.

👉 Full breakdown here:
https://lnkd.in/e2ZUmtzz

01/04/2026

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/start-ups-spend-months-planning-product-share-7444694904737382401-7fcV?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAVpt2ABhUg9IbZoU5p5vG81DNlnfF4sNyQ

Start-ups spend months planning product, marketing and funding. But many forget about one thing that can cause serious problems later: HR. From employee contracts to onboarding and performance management, the early decisions you make about people can shape the entire business. If you're building a t...

18/03/2026

Most small businesses wait until something goes wrong before thinking about HR.

A staff complaint.
A disciplinary issue.
A contract problem.

By then, the stress and cost are already there.

So when should a small business actually bring in HR support?

👉 Find out here:

Running a small business means wearing every hat. HR often gets added to the pile quietly, until there is a problem that cannot be ignored. A staff dispute. An unexpected resignation. A disciplinary situation with no process in place. By that point, the question is not whether you need HR support. I...

13/03/2026

Most small businesses wait until something goes wrong before thinking about HR.

A staff complaint.
A disciplinary issue.
A contract problem.

By then, the stress and cost are already there.

So when should a small business actually bring in HR support?

👉 Find out here:
https://www.swanhrconsultancy.co.uk/post/what-does-an-hr-consultant-actually-do

03/03/2026

03/03/2026

Do you have HR responsibility in your Company and would appreciate someone to talk to about your HR concerns?
Contact SWanHR for a FREE half-hour consultation.
Susan Wakelin
07923 24 76 76
www.swanhrconsultancy.co.uk

24/02/2026

Some companies reach a stage where they no longer have in-house HR but aren’t ready to recruit again. Others lose a senior HR person and need temporary cover.

That’s where interim HR support makes all the difference. I often step in to:
🔹 Provide temporary HR leadership
🔹 Review existing processes and policies
🔹 Support managers through complex issues
🔹 Help plan the next stage of your HR structure

It’s flexible, expert input - without the pressure of a permanent hire.

Learn more about interim and project-based support:
https://www.swanhrconsultancy.co.uk/hr-support