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22/10/2026

Pay myths cause more accidental mistakes than almost anything else in HR. Five worth knowing, swipe through.

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22/10/2026

UK unemployment has dipped to 4.7%. But vacancies have fallen to 691,000, the lowest since 2021.

So what does a jobs market "running on idle" mean for your business?

With the Budget next week and rising costs, many employers are pausing recruitment and holding back on pay. Understandable, but waiting has a price.

What we're advising SME owners:

✔ Keep hold of your key people before competitors do
✔ Have a clear, honest conversation about pay and reward
✔ Recruit with intent, for roles that drive growth
✔ Consider early careers and apprenticeships
✔ Check your contracts, policies and handbook are up to date

Uncertain markets reward employers with strong foundations.

Not sure where to start? Our team can help you plan your people strategy for 2027.

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21/10/2026

What we're proudest of isn't a single quick fix, it's the relationships that run for years, where clients stop seeing us as outside help and start seeing us as part of the team.

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21/10/2026

NatWest has told 13,000 staff to go from two days a month in the office to two days a week. From February 2027.

Unite called it a "kick in the teeth". Barclays has already had to delay its own office mandate after a staff backlash.

The pendulum is swinging back to the office, and employers who get the process wrong are paying for it.

At Go HR, we're seeing more SME owners asking the same question: how do we bring people back without losing them?

Before you change working arrangements, ask:

1. What does the contract say about place of work?
2. Have you consulted properly, and can you evidence it?
3. Can you explain the business reason clearly?
4. Have you considered carers, disability and flexible working requests?
5. Have you given people enough notice to plan?

Skip these steps and you risk grievances, resignations and tribunal claims. Get them right and you rebuild connection without losing talent.

Thinking about changing your working pattern? Talk to us first.

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Union furious as bank scraps remote-first policy from February 2027, forcing all UK employees to come in at least twice a week

20/10/2026

Quick one: you can't just dock someone's pay because you're annoyed, however justified it feels. There are strict rules on what's actually allowed to be deducted.

Not sure if your planned deduction is lawful? Message us.

19/10/2026

Monday thought, with a smile: this could've been an email. So could this post. Not everything needs to be efficient.

18/10/2026

Myth busting: no, staff don't legally have to check emails on annual leave, and constantly expecting it can actually create legal risk of its own.

Questions about your policy? Message us.

18/10/2026

Today is World Menopause Day.

Menopause can affect concentration, sleep, confidence, energy levels and physical comfort, but many employees still feel uncomfortable raising it at work.

Simple support can make a significant difference, including flexible working, access to breaks, temperature control and understanding from managers.

This is not about making assumptions or treating someone differently. It is about having sensible conversations and helping experienced employees remain healthy, confident and successful at work.

17/10/2026

Freebie alert 🎁 Our Meeting-Free Focus Time template is free to download, protect real work time from calendar chaos.

No cost, just useful.

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16/10/2026

Everyday is different and today was definitely different. We were out at Minerva Mill with our Winning Wheel.