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Join date: Sep 19, 2023
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Kate spent 10 years working in Early Years Settings as Head of HR and Training for a group of Nurseries. Throughout her career she has experiened numerous Ofsted inspections. Achieved a grading of Outstanding and praised in the Ofsted report for her recruitment procedures:
“Staff have an exceedingly secure understanding of child protection procedures, which effectively ensures children are safeguarded at all times. The company's recruitment, induction and vetting procedures are exceptionally robust."
Chessgrove Park Day Nursery Ofsted Report 2015
Kate now works as an independant HR consultant specalising in working with organisations and settings that work directly with children, young people and vulnerable adults.
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Dec 3, 2025 ∙ 14 min
Self-employed vs Employed: How UK Small Businesses Can Avoid Misclassifying Freelancers and Associates
Many UK small businesses rely on freelancers, but the line between self employed and employed can be unclear. Misclassifying someone who works more like an employee can lead to tribunal claims, backdated holiday pay and unexpected tax bills. The safest approach is to understand how HMRC decides status and put a clear Contract for Services in place that reflects how you actually work together.
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Dec 1, 2025 ∙ 10 min
Goodbye Presenteeism: Why Trust and Flexibility Are Now Essentials for UK SMEs
Flexible working is now a business necessity in the UK. Presenteeism, where long hours equal loyalty, is outdated. The law changed in 2024 and every employee can request flexibility from day one. This article explains the new rules and shows small businesses how to move from clock-watching to outcome-focused working. A trust-first culture boosts productivity, retention and compliance.
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Nov 12, 2025 ∙ 5 min
Betrayal in the Boardroom: Why 'Traitors' is a Terrible Team-Building Game
When it comes to team building, not every game is a good idea. Inspired by The Traitors, one office’s experiment with deception ended in stress and mistrust rather than fun. HR expert Kate Bennett of The HR Hero explains why honesty and psychological safety are the foundations of healthy workplace culture and how games that blur truth and trust can quickly turn from bonding exercises into HR nightmares.
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