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Nick HurtFit note, long-term sickness and capability: what UK employers get wrong in the first six weeks of absence, and what the 2026 fit note reform means in practice.
Nick HurtMost UK employers wait too long and then skip straight to formal HR. Here are the questions to ask before starting a capability process, and why the order matters.
Nick HurtMost UK disciplinary failures happen before the hearing begins. Nick Hurt outlines the pre-process mistakes that expose employers to unfair dismissal claims, and what to do instead.
Nick HurtHow structured 360-degree leadership feedback reveals blind spots, strengthens management capability, and improves business performance. A practical guide.
Nick HurtMost growing businesses have at least one manager carrying a title without carrying the weight. This article examines what that actually costs, why it persists, and what needs to change before it becomes a legal or cultural crisis.
Nick HurtManaging long-term sickness absence in the UK requires careful process, medical clarity and commercial judgement. A practical guide to lawful capability dismissal.
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