HR for small businesses: Why HR matters now more than ever
For many organisations, people are their biggest asset – but managing people well takes time, expertise and confidence. Small businesses often reach a stage where HR responsibilities begin to grow in complexity. Recruitment, contracts, employee relations and compliance with employment law all require careful handling, yet many smaller organisations don’t have an internal HR team. […]
Why talent development is crucial in organisations
We recently chatted all things people development with Learning and Talent Development Specialist, Ali Couchman.
Trades unions and the Employment Rights Act 2025
What leaders need to know now The Employment Rights Act 2025 is now law, having received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025. The first phase of trade union reforms comes into force from 18 February 2026, with further changes landing in April and October 2026. For some businesses, this feels procedural. For others, especially those […]
Why specialist support matters when hiring into your HR team
Written by Candice Thompson, Head of Recruitment at Hunter Adams. Hiring for an HR role is different from hiring for almost any other position in your business. When you recruit in finance, sales or operations, you’re typically appointing someone to deliver within an existing structure. When you recruit in HR, you’re often shaping the structure […]
Workplace investigations: getting it right
Most businesses will face a workplace investigation at some point. It might be a grievance. A misconduct allegation. A bullying complaint. A whistleblowing concern. Or an issue involving a senior leader that suddenly feels high-risk. How you handle that situation matters. Not just legally – but culturally and commercially too. Handled well, an investigation reinforces […]
TUPE explained: what it really means for employers
TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations) can feel daunting for employers – particularly SMEs and growing businesses dealing with change, outsourcing or acquisitions for the first time. This guide explains what TUPE means for employers, when it applies, and what you need to think about to manage risk, employees and culture – without […]
Unfair dismissal under the Employment Rights Act 2025: What’s changing?
Written by Kirsten McKenzie. This article is up to date as of May 2026. If you’ve been searching online for ‘Employment Rights Act unfair dismissal’, you’re not alone. The term is still widely used, but as of late 2025, it has a new name: the Employment Rights Act 2025. The legislation passed through the House […]
Why interim recruitment support matters more than ever in 2026
By Candice Thompson, Specialist HR Recruiter at Hunter Adams Let’s face it, in 2026, hiring can feel like a high-stakes balancing act. You’re scaling fast, navigating cost pressures, or suddenly down a key HR leader to maternity/paternity leave. You need help now, but agency fees are steep, permanent headcount is a tough sell to the […]
Rising Demand for Fractional HR
Hunter Adams has seen a noticeable increase in demand for fractional HR support in recent months – a clear signal of how the market is shifting and how organisations are choosing to access senior people expertise. While “fractional HR” may feel like a relatively new term, the concept itself isn’t new to us. For almost […]
Why Culture Can Make or Break Mergers and Acquisitions
By Dean, Founder of Hunter Adams When businesses talk about mergers and acquisitions (M&A), they often focus on strategy, valuation, and commercial synergy. But behind every deal are people. And without aligning the people and culture on both sides of the table, even the most financially sound M&A deals can fall short. So, what is […]