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Altum HR HR & Employment Law Support for Businesses Working with a handpicked team of HR and legal experts, we provide a comprehensive HR package for your business.

Altum HR is a high-quality HR outsourcing solutions consultancy that specialises in all aspects of HR, employee development, employment law and payroll, all with a refined legal focus. We do not promote a ‘one size fits all approach’ and all the strategies that we develop alongside you will be tailored to your exact needs, ensuring your HR processes are streamlined and effective at every level.

⏰ Final reminder: Register for Altum HR’s free webinar this Friday! A new hire isn’t working out. What happens next? Bef...
13/10/2026

⏰ Final reminder: Register for Altum HR’s free webinar this Friday!

A new hire isn’t working out. What happens next? Before you end their employment, make sure you’ve considered the details that could expose your business. This Friday, join Altum HR’s free webinar on managing probation and dismissal confidently.

Using real Employment Tribunal cases, we’ll cover termination dates, notice and payment in lieu of notice, addressing performance concerns, and preparing for upcoming employment law reforms.

You’ll also leave with a practical checklist to guide your next steps.

📅 Friday 16 October
🕤 9:30am - 10:30am
💻 Microsoft Teams
🎟️ Free to attend

👉 Register for your free place: c5536eaa-e54a-48e7-b631-12f879e9346c@401878ee-c971-4849-8e51-b5e68a81d2f6" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c5536eaa-e54a-48e7-b631-12f879e9346c@401878ee-c971-4849-8e51-b5e68a81d2f6

Did you know that redundancy pay is not simply a flat rate, and that each year of service actually counts differently de...
13/10/2026

Did you know that redundancy pay is not simply a flat rate, and that each year of service actually counts differently depending on your employee's age? With the statutory weekly cap shifting to £751 from April 2026, even a minor slip with age bands or contractual terms can quickly become a rather costly headache. Getting the arithmetic spot on takes more than a basic formula, and there is one vital check many employers overlook before they even begin.

📖 Read more: https://altumhr.co.uk/2026/10/13/redundancy-pay-calculation-for-employers-uk-guide-for-2026/

A brilliant hire is actually shaped long before you ever make a formal job offer. Yet, far too many businesses treat rec...
12/10/2026

A brilliant hire is actually shaped long before you ever make a formal job offer. Yet, far too many businesses treat recruitment as an isolated transaction, rushing to fill an empty desk without aligning the role with their wider team culture. The real secret to long-term success lies in knowing precisely where external hiring support should step in—and which crucial decisions must never leave your hands.

📖 Read more: https://altumhr.co.uk/2026/10/12/recruitment-services-for-uk-employers-finding-the-right-hiring-support/

A modern slavery statement might easily tick the legal compliance box, yet say surprisingly little about the genuine ris...
11/10/2026

A modern slavery statement might easily tick the legal compliance box, yet say surprisingly little about the genuine risks lurking within your supply chain. Many UK businesses are caught off guard by the statutory reporting threshold, completely unaware that revenue from overseas subsidiaries can quietly pull them into scope. Relying on generic boilerplate wording simply will not cut it when scrutiny falls on your actual workplace practices. The real test is whether your organisation’s current safeguards can prove you are doing far more than just paying lip service.

📖 Read more: https://altumhr.co.uk/2026/10/11/modern-slavery-statement-requirements-uk-employer-checklist/

Many employers assume an ‘off-the-record’ chat with a staff member provides complete confidentiality, but that is a surp...
10/10/2026

Many employers assume an ‘off-the-record’ chat with a staff member provides complete confidentiality, but that is a surprisingly risky misconception. A protected conversation only shields you from ordinary unfair dismissal claims, leaving you thoroughly exposed if negotiations take an unexpected turn. In fact, even the slightest misstep or hint of pressure could strip away your legal safety net when you least expect it.

📖 Read more: https://altumhr.co.uk/2026/10/10/what-is-a-protected-conversation-a-uk-employer-guide/

Not every mental health struggle is visible at work. 💜An employee can be meeting deadlines, joining calls and appearing ...
09/10/2026

Not every mental health struggle is visible at work. 💜

An employee can be meeting deadlines, joining calls and appearing completely fine while quietly dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief or a deeply personal experience such as baby loss.

As we recognise World Mental Health Day and Baby Loss Awareness Week, it is an important reminder that employees may be carrying far more than colleagues or managers realise.

Employers do not need managers to diagnose people or have all the answers. They do need them to:

Check in regularly and genuinely
Listen without making assumptions
Respect privacy and confidentiality
Explain available support clearly
Consider reasonable adjustments where appropriate
Recognise when workload or absence may signal a bigger issue
Know when to involve HR or signpost professional support

A policy is useful, but workplace culture is shaped by everyday conversations.

When somebody says they are struggling, how confident would your managers feel about responding?

Most redundancy processes don’t fall apart because of a missed letter or an awkward meeting; they actually go wrong long...
09/10/2026

Most redundancy processes don’t fall apart because of a missed letter or an awkward meeting; they actually go wrong long before anyone is told their role is at risk. When leaders treat the outcome as a foregone conclusion, essential consultation quickly becomes a mere tick-box exercise that leaves the business exposed. The line between a necessary restructure and an unfair dismissal is surprisingly fine, and it usually hinges on an early planning trap that catches out even seasoned managers.

📖 Read more: https://altumhr.co.uk/2026/10/09/mistakes-to-avoid-during-redundancy-a-practical-uk-employer-guide/

Having a spotless employee handbook might offer peace of mind, but an airtight HR policy alone will not protect your bus...
08/10/2026

Having a spotless employee handbook might offer peace of mind, but an airtight HR policy alone will not protect your business if day-to-day decisions lack consistency. Most tribunal claims do not start with massive workplace scandals; they quietly escalate from minor grievances that were brushed aside or poorly documented. Knowing precisely which early warning signs to look out for—and how to handle that critical first conversation—changes everything.

📖 Read more: https://altumhr.co.uk/2026/10/08/avoiding-employment-tribunals-a-guide-for-uk-employers/

When redundancy is on the cards, the natural instinct is to reassure your team with immediate certainty, but that well-m...
07/10/2026

When redundancy is on the cards, the natural instinct is to reassure your team with immediate certainty, but that well-meaning urge often backfires. The real challenge lies in mastering a phased approach, ensuring sensitive proposals are never accidentally communicated as done deals before consultation even begins. In fact, the very first words you choose will quietly decide whether you protect workplace trust or derail company morale entirely.

📖 Read more: https://altumhr.co.uk/2026/10/07/how-to-announce-redundancy-a-uk-employers-guide/

Think probation makes ending employment straightforward? Small details can carry a big price tag. ⚠️When a new hire isn’...
07/10/2026

Think probation makes ending employment straightforward? Small details can carry a big price tag. ⚠️

When a new hire isn’t working out, ending their employment can feel straightforward. But have you considered the termination date, statutory notice and payment in lieu of notice?

Join Altum HR’s free webinar to uncover common pitfalls and learn how to make confident, legally defensible decisions.

Using real Employment Tribunal cases, we’ll explore:

✅ Where probation decisions can expose your business to risk
✅ Why termination dates and notice arrangements matter
✅ How to address performance concerns early
✅ What upcoming employment law reforms mean for probation management
✅ A practical checklist to use before making dismissal decisions

An hour invested now could help you avoid costly mistakes later.

📅 Friday 16 October
🕤 9:30am - 10:30am
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams
🎟️ Free to attend

For business owners, HR professionals, people managers and senior leaders.

👉 Register for your free place: c5536eaa-e54a-48e7-b631-12f879e9346c@401878ee-c971-4849-8e51-b5e68a81d2f6" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c5536eaa-e54a-48e7-b631-12f879e9346c@401878ee-c971-4849-8e51-b5e68a81d2f6

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