HR by Tara

05/06/2026

Looking forward to some having some good conversations and making some good connections. 😀

Just one week to go until our next High Wycombe Business Buzz event.

Come and join us on Thu 11 Jun for good conversations and connections - building a supportive business community in and around High Wycombe.

It's informal and friendly, with a wide variety of business types and charities represented.

We're looking forward to welcoming you!

Book on the Buzz App: https://www.business-buzz.org/buckinghamshire/business-networking-high-wycombe/

05/06/2026

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝟮𝟲 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲.

It's the last Friday in June and is statutory school leaving date for anyone currently in year 11. So, what does this mean?

If you want to employ someone before they reach their statutory school leaving date:
▫️ you have to get permission from the local authority
▫️ there are some strict rules about working hours
▫️ they also have to be at least 13!

But because of their age, they aren't actually entitled to all the normal employment rights. We use a different letter of employment for these young people, to reflect the situation accurately.

However, once someone reaches the end of year 11 (officially that's 26 June this year) then you need to make sure they get a new letter of employment that gives them all their new rights, e.g., paid holiday

For some employers, this means sending a group of people new letters each June, ready for their transition into full employment.

03/06/2026

While it can be genuinely exciting to welcome a young person into your team, it can be easy to forget that for many Gen Zers (16-26 years old), it will be their first ever job.

This means they may not be aware of how to write emails, answer the phone or a hundred other things we assume everyone knows but are in fact skills picked up over time.

The key is to provide support in a way that builds their confidence, rather than knocks it, and sets them up to become a real asset to your business.

Our latest blog outlines some practical things you can do to help them settle in and thrive.

➡️ https://www.hrbytara.com/post/hiring-young-people-how-to-set-them-up-for-success

29/05/2026

Zero-hours contracts are one of the most talked about and most misunderstood aspects of the workplace.

In our latest video, Tara explains:

✅ What are zero hours contracts
✅ Why employers use them
✅ Why they aren't in themselves exploitative

Tara also talks about the new employment rules coming in around zero-hour contracts and what they mean for you as a small business owner.

Whether you currently offer zero-hour contracts, are wondering if they would be right for your business, or just want to understand your rights, this video is worth a watch.

27/05/2026

There is still time to sign up to our online Employment Law event on 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝟵:𝟯𝟬-𝟰:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺.

Perfect for busy managers and business owners, our aim is to cover the essentials of employment law to help keep you out of hot water.

Areas we'll cover include:

✔️ Contractual terms and conditions of employment
✔️ Pay and pensions
✔️ Working time and time off
✔️ Equality Law
✔️ Ending employment lawfully
✔️ and much, much more.

Book your space now: ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-employment-law-essentials-for-business-owners-tickets-1987984122024

26/05/2026

With businesses expected to take "𝗮𝗹𝗹" reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace from October, it's crucial as a small business to identify what could put you at risk. This could include:

▪️Having a sexual harassment policy which doesn’t stand up to scrutiny
▪️Informal workplace culture
▪️Not providing suitable training
▪️Poor reporting systems
▪️Limited HR support.

To understand more about the changes, and the practical steps you can take to make sure you're meeting your obligations, read our latest blog.

➡️ https://www.hrbytara.com/post/the-shift-to-prevention-what-small-businesses-need-to-know-about-sexual-harassment-law-changes

And if you need help with training, or how to write a policy to prevent sexual harassment, get in touch.

“Just bump into him and get it over with”. This is what two female employees were told when a colleague, who had committed a sexual offence against them, was due to return to the office.Unfortunately, this is far from an isolated incident with 22.5% of people experiencing sexual harassment in th...

22/05/2026

If you missed out on our Employment Law event this week, the good news is we are holding an online session on 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝟵:𝟯𝟬-𝟰:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺. 😀

This introduction will help you understand what you already know, what you don’t know, and what you might need further support with if it arises within your business.

We'll cover areas such as:

✔️ Contractual terms and conditions of employment
✔️ Pay and pensions
✔️ Managing issues at work
✔️ Ending employment lawfully

Perfect for busy managers and business owners, and without legal or HR jargon, our aim is to help keep you out of hot water.

Book your space now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-employment-law-essentials-for-business-owners-tickets-1987984122024

21/05/2026

Happy International Tea Day!! 🫖

We're big tea drinkers at HR by Tara, although more than a few mugs have been forgotten when we've got distracted by work. 😆

Sound familiar? Running a small business has a way of getting in the way of the simple things, especially if you have to juggle everything.

So, if you'd rather sit back and actually enjoy your brew, let us handle the HR side of things for you.

Now, if only we could find where we left our mug...

20/05/2026

🌟 Happy International HR Day 🌟

Good HR isn't complicated or out of reach. It's about getting the basics right, treating people well, and making sure your business is set up to handle whatever comes its way.

And the CIPD have marked the day brilliantly bringing together HR professionals from different parts of the globe to share their insights on some of the topics shaping our profession right now, from AI and people-centred leadership to learning and productivity. It's well worth a read!

And on that note, I want to say a huge thank you to my brilliant team. You work so hard behind the scenes every single day, and I genuinely couldn't do this without you. I'm so grateful for everything you bring to HR by Tara and to every business we're lucky enough to support. ☺️

Today we're proud to celebrate International HR Day and the role people professionals play in empowering people and leading change.

Together with the European Association for People Management EAPM we are building trust-driven leadership and supporting continuous learning 🚀

HR continues to shape workplaces where people can thrive in a rapidly changing world by ensuring human-centric AI adoption 🌍

Discover more about the role of HR in driving positive change: https://ow.ly/zg1P50YZe4P

Tag the HR professionals you want to recognise today ⭐