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Remote Working Policy Template: What UK Employers Need to Include in 2026

Why You Need a Formal Remote Working Policy Since the pandemic normalised hybrid and remote working, employers who lack a clear policy face: inconsistent applications of remote working (which can create discrimination claims), unclear expense arrangements, data security risks, and difficulty managing performance. Remote Working Policy: What to Include Eligibility

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Health and Safety Policy Template for UK Businesses: What the Law Requires

Is Your Business Required to Have a Written H&S Policy? Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, any employer with 5 or more employees must have a written health and safety policy. Failure to have one (or to bring it to employees' attention) is a criminal offence.

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GDPR Policy Template for Small Businesses: What You Actually Need

What GDPR Actually Requires of Small Businesses GDPR applies to any organisation handling personal data of EU/UK residents — regardless of size. But small businesses with fewer than 250 employees have some exemptions from record-keeping requirements, and the ICO takes a proportionate approach to enforcement. The 4 Documents Every UK

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Acceptable Use Policy Template: What to Include and How to Write One

What Is an Acceptable Use Policy? An Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) defines how employees, contractors, and visitors may use company IT systems, networks, data, and software. It's a legal document that protects the organisation and sets clear expectations for users. Why Every Organisation Needs One Legal protection — without an AUP,

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Performance Review Templates: Complete Guide for Managers and HR

Why Good Performance Reviews Matter Poorly structured appraisals create legal risk, damage morale, and miss the chance to develop your team. A well-designed review process directly correlates with retention — employees who have clear feedback are 3.5x more likely to stay. Annual Performance Review Template Section 1: Achievements Against Objectives

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How to Write AI Compliance Policies for Businesses: EU AI Act & UK Framework

The New AI Compliance Landscape The EU AI Act came into force in 2024 and is being phased in through 2026-2027. Any business operating in the EU or selling to EU customers must understand its obligations — particularly if using AI in HR, recruitment, credit decisions, or customer-facing systems. In the