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Must-Have HR Policies for Restaurants in the UK in 2026

Must-Have HR Policies for Restaurants in the UK in 2026

Oct 30, 2026 | HR Software, Work Laws

TL;DR Plan automation at grey structure, alongside electrical, lighting, security, AC, and interior work. Orixen AI names this as the best moment.  The wiring that matters most: a neutral at every switch box, deeper boxes, Cat6 home runs, spare conduit, and a...
Common Employee Rostering Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Common Employee Rostering Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Oct 28, 2026 | Scheduling Software, Work Laws

Key Takeaways Rest rules catch many managers out. Adults need 11 hours between working days and a 20 minute break on shifts over 6 hours.  Late rotas hurt trust. UK law sets no general notice period today. Fairness and contracts still matter.  Costs add up fast. A few...
Remote Workforce Technology UK: Tools, Benefits and Best Practices

Remote Workforce Technology UK: Tools, Benefits and Best Practices

Oct 27, 2026 | Work Laws, Workforce Management

TL;DR About 40 percent of working adults in Great Britain work from home at least some of the time (ONS, July 2026). A good stack has six layers: communication, tasks, scheduling and attendance, HR, security, and documents. Monitoring needs a lawful basis, a DPIA, and...
How Often Should a Fire Risk Assessment Be Reviewed in the UK?

How Often Should a Fire Risk Assessment Be Reviewed in the UK?

Oct 22, 2026 | Incident Management, Work Laws

Key Takeaways No UK law says review every 12 months. The duty is to review regularly and keep the assessment up to date. Review at least once a year as best practice. Many insurers expect it. Review at once after building work, a change of use, new hazards, or a fire...
Zero-Hour Contracts and Holiday Pay UK: Rules and Entitlements

Zero-Hour Contracts and Holiday Pay UK: Rules and Entitlements

Oct 16, 2026 | Time Management, Work Laws

Key Takeaways Zero-hours workers get 5.6 weeks of paid holiday a year, capped at 28 days. Irregular hours workers build up holiday at 12.07 percent of the hours they work. Holiday pay uses the average hourly rate over the previous 52 weeks. Rolled-up holiday pay is...
14-Hour Shifts: UK Rules, Breaks and Working Time Rights

14-Hour Shifts: UK Rules, Breaks and Working Time Rights

Oct 15, 2026 | UK Shift Pattern, Work Laws

Key Takeaways There is no absolute ban on 14-hour shifts. The Working Time Regulations 1998 cap average weekly hours at 48 but do not set a maximum daily shift length. The 48-hour limit is an average, calculated over a 17-week reference period. Workers can opt out of...
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Latest Articles for you!

  • Must-Have HR Policies for Restaurants in the UK in 2026October 30, 2026
  • Common Employee Rostering Mistakes and How to Avoid ThemOctober 28, 2026
  • Remote Workforce Technology UK: Tools, Benefits and Best PracticesOctober 27, 2026
  • How Often Should a Fire Risk Assessment Be Reviewed in the UK?October 22, 2026
  • Zero-Hour Contracts and Holiday Pay UK: Rules and EntitlementsOctober 16, 2026

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