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Team building done right! 🤝 Last week, the Breathe Content & Brand team swapped their desks for the seaside by heading to Brighton to level up their teamwork. They dove deep into future strategies, got to know each other's work styles, and then took their learnings by attempting an escape room. But did they escape? (Spoiler: It was close! 😅) Huge shoutout to the team for a day of brainstorming, bonding, and problem-solving. How do YOU build your dream team? Let us know below! 👇 #BreatheHR #Marketing #TeamBuilding #StrategySession #EscapeRoomChallenge #Brighton

On March 11th, 2025, the UK government announced its support for amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, which will potentially grant bereavement leave to workers who experience pregnancy loss before 24 weeks. This is a crucial step forward in acknowledging and supporting the emotional impact of early pregnancy loss. For too long, this experience has often been overlooked in workplace policies. This change reflects a growing understanding of the need for compassionate support during incredibly difficult times. As employers, it's vital that we stay informed and adapt our policies to reflect these evolving legal and societal expectations. To understand more about bereavement leave and how to support your employees, take a look at Breathe's blog post (🔗 link in comments). We're all humans - and when grief hits, it's more important than ever to remember that everyone's needs are different.💙 #BreatheHR #EmploymentLaw #HR #BereavementLeave #PregnancyLoss #EmployeeWellbeing #UKGovernment #EmploymentRights

⭐Live Webinar⭐ Navigating employment law can be complex, especially for SMEs. Join our FREE webinar with Dan Jenkins and Tracey Osmond from Access2 Human Resources where we'll cover practical steps for SME business owners to minimise the risk of employment tribunals and ensure compliance. 📆 10th April 2025 ⏰ 10am (GMT, London) 📲 Register for your free spot (link in comments) #BreatheHR #EmploymentTribunals #Compliance #HR #SME #SmallBusiness #EmploymentLaw #Webinar

Building a thriving company culture? It starts with appreciation. 💙 Kudos makes peer-to-peer recognition simple, boosting engagement and retention. With 119,000 Kudos sent in 2024, Breathe users know the power of appreciation. How do you encourage a culture of recognition? Let us know in the comments! 👇 #BreatheHR #EmployeeEngagement #Recognition #TeamCulture #Kudos

What does it mean to truly understand the lived experiences of our team? At Breathe, we believe it's about creating safe spaces for authentic conversations. 💬 Every quarter, we host 'Grounds for Discussion' – a platform where colleagues who've been touched by important topics can share their stories. This isn't about ticking boxes; it's about encouraging a culture of empathy and continuous learning. We’ve explored vital subjects like LGBTQ+ experiences, diversity, living with physical and mental health conditions, fertility, and depression. We recognise that these conversations require sensitivity and courage. As leaders, it's our responsibility to listen, learn, and evolve. We're committed to building an organisation where every individual feels seen, heard, and supported. 💙 How are you creating spaces for honest conversations and meaningful change within your business? Let's learn from each other in the comments below. 👇 #BreatheHR #Leadership #Inclusion #Empathy #WorkplaceCulture #MentalHealth #Diversity #HumanResources #PeopleFirst #HR #EmployeeEngagement

Are you checking in on your employees wellbeing? 🤔 Workplace burnout can creep up on the best of us. And it doesn't discriminate. Getting in early, staying late and developing an unhealthy work/life balance can all lead to burnout. Ways to help prevent workplace burnout: ☀️ Encourage staff to take their holiday - Breathe's burnout monitor keeps track of holiday usage and spotting trends when employees are allowing their holiday to build up. Recent insights have shown the Breathe burnout monitor was checked a staggering 500+ times a week. 📵 Make sure staff unplug - set clear boundaries and make sure your employees know they shouldn’t be answering emails at midnight. 🧠 Create a mental health training programme - giving your teams the necessary training to spot signs of work burnout and to address them early on can stop any problems from becoming more serious. 💬 Communication - it's important that your staff know they can talk to HR or their line manager about any concerns. Fostering an open-door policy where talking about mental health is normalised is always best. For more tips, check out our workplace wellbeing blog (link in comments). How does your business tackle burnout? Share with us in the comments below. 👇 #BreatheHR #Wellbeing #HR #Burnout #EmployeeWellbeing #MentalHealth

Happy International Women's Day! 💙 This year's theme, "Accelerate Action," reminds us that gender equality requires swift and decisive steps. Our blog, "How to conduct an equal pay review for your business," dives into a crucial aspect of this: ensuring equal pay. 🤝 It's time to move beyond good intentions and implement concrete strategies for fair compensation. As you prepare for the new financial year, take this opportunity to review your pay practices and make meaningful changes.💡 Let's move beyond awareness and into action. (Discover more - link in comments).

🚨 Are you audit ready ahead of April? With new employment law changes coming into action, alongside the new financial year just next month – we’ve pulled out 5 key tasks SMEs need to review and organise beforehand. Task 1: When’s the last time you audited your employee records? Here’s what you need to action 📝 A) Audit and update employee records, including personal details. Check and update: -Job details, position, hire date and employment contracts -Name, address, emergency contacts, phone numbers, next of kin details -Salary, annual pay reviews, bonuses, bank account information -Standard working hours -Leave records -Training, certifications, licenses and permits (if applicable) B) Review right-to-work documentation: Audit sponsorships and make sure they follow UK immigration laws. C) Ensure signed contracts of employment are on file Confirm all signed contracts are collected and stored properly – either digitally in a protected system or physically in a locked filing system. These should be easily accessible when needed for reference or audits. D) Verify job titles and roles Check the accuracy of current roles, job descriptions and reporting lines. E) Update any disciplinary actions and grievance records Ensure records reflect any formal actions in line with company policy. Check out the full chapter for free templates, if you need more information about covering disciplinary procedures. F) Review health and safety records Ensure that health-related documentation, such as workplace injury reports and risk assessments, are up to date. For the other 4 key tasks, check out the document below. (And if you want help with other areas you need to cover, head to the link in the comments) 👇 #BreatheHR #NewFinancialYear #Compliance #Audit #HRGuide #SmallBusiness #SME

Excitement builds for our 10th anniversary Breathe Partner Summit, our annual gathering of valued partners. 🎉 In two weeks time, we’ll be celebrating a decade of our Partner Summits, and we couldn’t be more excited. One of the highlights of the event will be welcoming the incredible Martine Wright MBE to the stage for our headline session. Martine’s story is one of unbreakable resilience - Martine was the last survivor rescued from the 7/7 London terror attacks, losing both legs in the tragedy. Since then, she has gone on to achieve extraordinary things: 🏅 Representing Great Britain at the 2012 Paralympics 📖 Becoming an award-winning author 🎤 Presenting for the BBC and Channel 4 🏆 Winning the Sports Personality of the Year Helen Rollason Award ✈️ Earning her pilot’s licence 💙 And becoming a wife and mother Today, she wears the number 7 with pride, a powerful symbol of her resilience and a tribute to those who lost their lives that day. We can’t wait to hear Martine’s inspiring story first-hand. Keep your eyes peeled for updates on the day. #BreatheSummit #10YearsStrong #Resilience #Inspiration #BreatheHR #BreathePartners

Is your SME ready for the new financial year? 🗓️ There are some crucial changes you need to be aware of to ensure compliance and boost your business's success. Our insightful article covers 5 key areas: 💰 Workforce planning and budget: Get your payroll in order 📜 Policy and compliance: Stay up-to-date with the latest employment laws 🤝 Employee engagement and development: Invest in your team's growth 📈 Performance management: Unlock productivity and improve employee outcomes ✈️ Holiday policies: Avoid burnout and manage holiday costs effectively Don't wait until it's too late! Read the full article to make sure your SME is fully prepared.👉https://ow.ly/YRqj50V6O16 #BreatheHR #SME #EmploymentLaw #HR #Compliance #Business #FinancialYear