In the UK, employment status is a legal fact not a choice. Getting it wrong leads to backdated pay claims & legal disputes🚫 Is your organisation #HRfit, or are you sitting on an accidental misclassification? Read our full Jan Employment Law Bulletin for more👇 www.rootshr.org.uk/blog/employm...

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Employment Law Update: Is your organisation ready for the 2026 shifts?📣 Check out our January Employment Law Bulletin for a breakdown of: ✅New statutory rates for 2026 ✅Phased ERA 2025 updates ✅Guidance on workplace investigations & much more. Stay compliant👇 www.rootshr.org.uk/blog/employm...

Social impact fund manager Resonance has launched a £10m fund to back social enterprises, including CICs, which are “making a difference” in communities across England. www.thenews.coop/10m-fund-lau...

This #NationalHuggingDay, let’s remember to share a hug with someone who could really use one 🤍

Struggling with Subject Access Requests (SARs)?🤯 ICO News is running a FREE webinar this January specifically for small orgs. Get the facts straight from the regulator. 👇 ico.org.uk/for-organisa...

MenoMinds is offering a fully funded 3-hour online course on the psychological impact of menopause🌱 Designed specifically for: 👉Self-employed women 👉Women in SMEs (<250 staff) Get practical tools and wellbeing support at no cost. Sign up today: www.menominds.co.uk

For years now, the charity sector has faced a lot of headwinds that only seem to be strengthening. The question is, can we use them to move us forwards instead of blowing us backwards? @martyndrake.bsky.social

A new survey from the Scottish charities umbrella body has shown high levels of short-term employment in the country’s voluntary sector amid funding insecurity.

Join the conversation! 💬 The HR landscape is changing. Don't wait for the updates to come to you, join our LinkedIn Networking Group for real-time insights, legal updates, and peer support specific to the social sector. Join the group here👇 www.linkedin.com/groups/12833...

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🎉As we head full steam into 2026, catch up on some of the highlights from previous episodes of #TheCharityShow 🎧https://podfollow.com/the-charity-show/view 🎙️#ThirdSector #charities @thegoodstudio.bsky.social

Newly introduced legislation has a significant impact on the employment rights of teachers and other staff. Alistair Wood of @edaptuk.bsky.social explains how it will affect schools and trusts

New Year, new goals. Kickstart your year with the right support🎯 We offer a suite of FREE HR resources specifically for charities and social enterprises, including: 📂 Downloadable Toolkits & Factsheets 🎥 Expert Webinars 📞 1 Hour Free Consultancy www.rootshr.org.uk/free-resources

🎧 Podcast: How did the sector fare in 2025? Join Lucinda Rouse, Emily Burt, Emily Harle and Andy Ricketts as they dissect the top stories of the year

How confident do your line managers feel about supporting neurodivergent employees? 🧠 New guidance from Breathe HR reminds us: You don't need a diagnosis to offer support. Their blog is full of practical tips for line managers to balance wellbeing with performance

Are your 2026 budgets ready?🤔 With the National Living Wage set to rise to £12.71 and National Insurance thresholds frozen until 2031, the cost of employing staff in the social sector is climbing📈 We’ve analysed the Autumn Budget 2025 to help you understand exactly what’s changing and when🧵

🎧 Podcast: Under the bonnet of the People’s Postcode Lottery @lrouse.bsky.social and @andyricketts.bsky.social hear from Clara Govier about what the People’s Postcode Lottery looks for in its charity partners.

London is the epicentre of the UK’s homelessness crisis with one in every 50 residents of the capital waking up homeless on Christmas morning.

🚨The Employment Rights Bill has passed - once Royal Assent is received it will be the Employment Rights Act 2025. Sign up to @rootshr.bsky.social newsletter to stay updated to emp law changes in '26 and for our webinars / events! 🚨#EmploymentRightsBill www.rootshr.org.uk

Get ready for the Employment Rights Act 2025! @rootshr.bsky.social can be your social sector HR partner in 2026 keeping you up to date and compliant with employment law changes coming your way #socialenterprise #charity #HR

This Christmas, let your gifts do good🎁✨ Support the sector by shopping with purpose. @socialenterpriseuk.bsky.social Gift Guide is full of ethical ideas that give back! As a social enterprise, we're proud to #BuySocial. Make a difference this Christmas👉 www.socialenterprise.org.uk/app/uploads/...

Confused by TUPE?🤔 It’s a complex area, but essential for social sector employers dealing with service transfers. Our latest blog cuts through the jargon to help you manage the process fairly and legally✅️ Read more: www.rootshr.org.uk/blog/tupe-fo...

Winter can be a tipping point for mental health📉 With 1 in 5 adults facing common mental health problems and workplace stigma on the rise, are you checking in on your team? Support your team with free workplace wellbeing resources from us👇 www.rootshr.org.uk/blog/categor...

2025 tested the social sector's resilience. 2026 will test our readiness➡️📈 From recruitment struggles to the upcoming Employment Rights Bill, the HR landscape is shifting fast. We've analysed the year's biggest challenges & what the new laws mean. Take a look: www.rootshr.org.uk/blog/reflect...

What is Social Impact? Discover what it truly means and how to effectively measure it. Dive into our blog featuring an interactive video that brings these concepts to life! 👇 Buff.ly/37DiqDz #SocialImpact #Learning #socialenterprise #charity #socialinvestment

The State of #SocialEnterprise Report 2025 is launching today! Take a deep dive into the key trends and issues affecting the sector from who they employ to the economic challenges they face. Find out more and access the full report: buff.ly/UxSuATq. Help us spread the word! #SOSE25

Clarity with kindness can sound simple but it’s often harder than people think. This year, I've noticed I use the same phrases regularly when I work with clients. They're simple, reduce heat, build trust, help people move forward. See the full list + why they matter in my blog: buff.ly/Zw9HbDS

MenoMinds is offering a fully funded 3-hour online course on the psychological impact of menopause🌱 Designed specifically for: 👉Self-employed women 👉Women in SMEs (<50 staff) Get practical tools and wellbeing support at no cost. Sign up today: www.menominds.co.uk

Love the festive cheer but dread the HR hangover?🎄🤯 The office Christmas party is a great way to say "thank you" to your team, but for managers it can feel like a minefield of potential risks. Check out our 6 tips for a safe, inclusive & successful social: www.rootshr.org.uk/blog/how-to-...

Happy #InternationalVolunteerDay! Thank you to all volunteers powering the social sector💚 Managing volunteers? It's different from managing staff. Get our FREE factsheet for essential HR info on agreements, expenses & legal boundaries👇 www.rootshr.org.uk/free-resourc...

Facing redundancy in your social sector organisation? It's can be a legal minefield🤯 Get it wrong and you risk a tribunal. We've answered the 5 most common questions employers have on fair process, selection, consultation and pay👇

Our top stories of last week included: ⚪️ Charities ‘overlooked’ in Autumn Budget ⚪️ MPs approve prospective Charity Commission chair ⚪️ Charity receives donation that triples its income

It’s #GivingTuesday! Now more than ever, it’s essential to support the vital work of nonprofits — whether by donating, volunteering, or showing up for the causes that make a real difference in people’s lives.

Do Good December - Day 3: Offer to help someone who is facing difficulties at the moment actionforhappiness.org/do-good-dece... #DoGoodDecember

Reminder: The ACAS Early Conciliation (EC) timeframe is now 12 weeks (up from 6)🔔 This new legislation is in effect now. You may wait longer to be notified of an Employment Tribunal (ET) claim. Ensure your internal processes are solid. We're here to help📧

Employment Law Update ‼️ In a recent U-turn, the government has changed its decision to protect workers from unfair dismissals on day one. Instead, ministers now plan to introduce it after 6 months. If you'd like advice or support, get in touch with our team. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

What does the Autumn Budget 2025 mean for the social sector? 💷🏛️ The latest budget brings a mix of progress and pressure for charities and social enterprises. While stability is promised for the wider economy, the reality for our sector is complex.

Our #SocialEnterpriseDay giveaway closes tomorrow! If you're a social enterprise looking to get your HR foundations right, this is the toolkit you need. Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your people management. Apply here👇

Work Christmas party coming up?🎅🎊 Managers, this one's for you. Swipe for 6 tips on running a successful and inclusive festive social👇

New national minimum wage rates, to take effect on 1 April 2026: 21 and over - £12.71 per hour (ph) 18-20 - £10.85 ph 16-17 (+apprentices) - £8.00 ph

Winning a contract? Merging? Bringing services in-house?🤝 TUPE is vital for ensuring a smooth transition. Don't risk compliance gaps during change. Read our new blog for social sector employers👇 www.rootshr.org.uk/blog/tupe-fo...

Our top stories of last week included: ⚪️ Major conservation charity considers cutting one in five jobs ⚪️ Charities urged to create a donor code of conduct ⚪️ Large increase in funds raised by BBC Children in Need

⏰ Happening tomorrow! Our FREE Workplace Mental Health & Wellbeing Online Network Session is on 27 Nov, 12:00–1:30pm. If you care about healthier workplaces, this one’s for you. It’s already shaping up to be a great discussion — would love to have you there. Sign up: www.mentalhealthscot.land/m...

Today we’re proud to launch Rights of Women’s 50th Anniversary Report - a powerful reflection on legal change over the past decade. Read the report and watch the full launch event with guest speaker Dame Nicole Jacobs, Domestic Abuse Commissioner: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...

Heads up, employers! A key change is coming to the employment dispute process📣

We're heading into the Christmas party season🎄✨ It's a fantastic time to celebrate your team's hard work but what are your legal responsibilities for employee conduct? Read more: www.rootshr.org.uk/blog/how-to-...

Happy #SocialEnterpriseDay!🥳 To celebrating the incredible impact of social enterprises we're giving away 20 FREE Essential HR Policy Packs (valued at over £1,500) + 1 hour of free HR consultancy to 20 fellow social enterprises. Apply now👇 www.rootshr.org.uk/events-and-o...

🎉To celebrate Social Enterprise Day 2025, @rootshr.bsky.social are offering social enterprises the opportunity to receive an HR policy pack valued at over £1,500 each! APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!🎉 Read more and apply for free HR support: 👇 www.rootshr.org.uk/events-and-o... #SocialEnterpriseDay