Stephanie Coward

• Unfair dismissal changes 2027: what businesses need to understand now

  There have always been consequences for deploying Alan Sugar’s infamous catchphrase: “You’re fired!” However, with unfair dismissal rules due to change in 2027, the phrase will carry even more risk for businesses. Is your business...

  Stephanie Coward | 28th April 2026 | 7 min read

  

• The new rules of work: how the April 2026 changes are impacting rewards and compensation

  This year, April hasn’t just been another compliance deadline. In addition to a variety of statutory updates, the first major wave of changes from the Employment Rights Act 2025 have also come into play, being...

  Stephanie Coward | | 10 min read

  

• How HR teams can unlock the power of employee data

  For HR teams, the questions can feel never-ending.   Is sickness absence increasing? What is the fiscal impact of bonuses this year? Which department has the most churn? Answering these questions all comes down to one...

  Stephanie Coward | 16th April 2026 | 3 min read

  

• Accountants, not all payroll software is created equal!

  When it comes to offering client payrolls, the difference between a burden and a revenue stream ultimately comes down to one aspect: the software. Many accountancy firms are quietly walking away from payroll as the admin is...

  Stephanie Coward | 1st April 2026 | 4 min read

  

• Equitable Hiring Practices: Why They Matter and How to Get Started

  Talent shortages are intensifying. Employee expectations are rising. And a new generation of candidates is scrutinising employers more carefully than ever before. Yet despite all of this, the majority of UK businesses are still running...

  Stephanie Coward | 24th March 2026 | 7 min read

  

• HR burnout is at crisis point – but who’s looking after HR? 

  HR professionals are the people everyone turns to. They're the ones fielding difficult conversations, managing redundancies, navigating new legislation, championing mental health initiatives, and somehow keeping the entire people function running. And they're expected to do all of this...

  Stephanie Coward | 23rd March 2026 | 6 min read

  

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