From April 2026, organisations with 250+ employees are expected to voluntarily publish Menopause Action Plans, with mandatory reporting likely to follow in 2027. For HR and business leaders, this is more than a compliance exercise—it’s a workforce risk issue. The...

Recently, our HR consultancy partnered with a new client a growing charity facing several challenging situations, including an ongoing tribunal claim from a former employee and gaps in their people processes. They needed confidence, clarity, progress, and risk...

In the ever-evolving world of work, leaders especially in small to mid-sized businesses are facing a unique blend of challenges and opportunities. What worked even a couple of years ago may no longer be fit for purpose. At Birch-HR we’ve been working closely with...