April often brings a shift in pace for many organisations. New financial years, changing priorities and increasing pressure on teams can all begin to build at the same time.
In our latest newsletter, we’re focusing on how organisations can better support their people through these moments. From managing annual leave fairly, to recognising and preventing workplace stress, to understanding what employees are really looking for in 2026, there are clear themes emerging around trust, consistency and leadership.
We’re also sharing the recording of our recent What Workers Want in 2026 webinar, along with a preview of an upcoming event focused on building resilience in challenging times.
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Managing Annual Leave and Bank Holidays: A Common SME Challenge
Balancing annual leave requests, especially around bank holidays and peak periods, can quickly become a challenge for SMEs with limited resource.
In this article, we explore how to manage competing requests fairly and consistently, while maintaining business continuity and avoiding frustration within your team. Clear processes, good communication and the right tools all play a role in getting this right.
With Stress Awareness Month in April, it’s a timely reminder that workplace stress rarely appears overnight.
In our latest article, we look at why stress often goes unnoticed until it becomes a bigger issue, and how organisations can take a more preventative approach. From supporting managers to spot early signs, to creating the right conditions for open conversations, small changes can make a significant difference.
If you missed our recent webinar with New Possible, you can now watch the full session on demand.
Drawing on insights from over 2,000 UK employees, we explore what’s really driving retention and turnover in 2026. From flexibility and pay expectations to AI adoption and wellbeing, the session provides practical insight into what matters most to your people right now.
This session will bring together senior HR leaders to explore how to support teams when pressure is high, while also recognising that leaders themselves are often experiencing the same challenges.
More details will be shared soon, but if you’d like to be among the first to receive registration information, keep an eye out or let us know by replying to this email.
Supporting you this Spring
Across all of these topics, a common thread is emerging. People challenges are rarely about policy alone. They are shaped by how consistently and confidently leaders apply them in practice.
If you’d like support reviewing your approach, whether that’s managing leave, reducing stress, or strengthening leadership capability, our team is here to help.
