HR Consultancy news bulletin | January 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of our HR Consultancy news bulletin
This bulletin brings you key insights from across our advisory services, including HR outsourcing, reward and employee incentives, leadership development, learning and development, and employment law in the UK.
We are pleased to introduce our new one-hour complimentary health check on your people strategy, designed to help you pinpoint your most pressing HR challenges.
We also share an update on the latest changes to the Employment Rights Bill, practical strategies for improving employee retention, and timely guidance on preventing sexual harassment in the workplace.
We hope you find the insights valuable. If you would like to explore any topic further, our experts are here to help. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
People strategy health check
Strengthen your people strategy with a complimentary one-hour HR consultation.
Our experts will help you identify opportunities in HR, leadership and organisational development. Please contact our experts.
Managing change fatigue: a guide for organisations
In the ever-evolving business landscape, organisations face constant pressure to adapt to new technologies, shifting market conditions, regulatory changes and workforce expectations. While change is inevitable, it can also be exhausting, with employees experiencing change fatigue.
For businesses, managing change fatigue is crucial to maintaining productivity, employee morale and long-term success. Here, we explore the causes of change fatigue, its impact on organisations, and effective strategies for managing and mitigating its effects in the workplace.
How to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace
The UK’s legislation requires employers to proactively prevent workplace sexual harassment, including by third parties. This requires planning, preparation and documentation.
It is important for employers to understand their responsibilities and accountability. If a breach of this law is found, it may result in serious compensation pay-outs and reputational damage.
Employee wellbeing: initiatives and tips for the workplace
Employee wellbeing is a crucial aspect of maintaining a productive and healthy workplace. Understanding how to improve wellbeing can lead to increased job satisfaction, reduced absenteeism and a more positive workplace culture.
In this article, we’ll explore effective employee wellbeing initiatives and provide practical workplace tips to help organisations support their staff’s physical and mental health. This supports employees throughout their employment and gives them the confidence to seek physical and mental health help when they need it, without feeling as though the subject is taboo.
Bridging the gap between potential and performance: Why high-performing teams still struggle and how to fix it
Organisations invest heavily in strategy, systems and talent. Yet, even with these elements in place, many teams fall short of their potential. The issue isn’t always capability; it’s often a silent but powerful barrier: misalignment in how people work together.
Videos
Doing more with less: elevate employee experience without hurting the bottom line
In this webinar our panel provided practical advice for business owners and managers to elevate the employee experience.
Tackling compliance issues in AI-based hiring and firing
AI is a rapidly growing part of the technology sector with an ever-expanding selection of tools available with a wide variety of capabilities. While these tools promise benefits such as improved efficiency and lower costs, they also come with potentially high-risk negative impacts, including those arising from data protection and bias issues.
