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Real Managers or Just the Title? A Hard Question Most Senior Leaders Avoid

Real Managers or Just the Title? A Hard Question Most Senior Leaders Avoid

Real Managers or Just the Title? A Hard Question Most Senior Leaders AvoidNick Hurt
Published on: 19/03/2026

Most 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.

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When an Employee Can’t Do the Job: Managing Long-Term Sickness and Capability Properly

When an Employee Can’t Do the Job: Managing Long-Term Sickness and Capability Properly

When an Employee Can’t Do the Job: Managing Long-Term Sickness and Capability ProperlyNick Hurt
Published on: 27/02/2026

Managing 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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The Employment Rights Act 2025: Protection or the Return of Industrial Tension?

The Employment Rights Act 2025: Protection or the Return of Industrial Tension?

The Employment Rights Act 2025: Protection or the Return of Industrial Tension?Nick Hurt
Published on: 26/02/2026

The Employment Rights Act 2025 is changing dismissal protection and workplace dynamics. What will it mean for productivity, hiring behaviour and leadership decision-making in UK businesses?

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Why Leadership and Structure Drive Most People Issues | ProgressA

Why Leadership and Structure Drive Most People Issues | ProgressA

Why Leadership and Structure Drive Most People Issues | ProgressANick Hurt
Published on: 05/02/2026

Most people issues don’t start with individuals. They emerge when leadership judgment and organisational structure drift out of alignment. This article explains why that happens and how growing organisations can prevent recurring staff issues.

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Why Reasonable HR Decisions Still End Up in Employment Tribunals

Why Reasonable HR Decisions Still End Up in Employment Tribunals

Why Reasonable HR Decisions Still End Up in Employment TribunalsNick Hurt
Published on: 23/01/2026

Why reasonable HR decisions still land UK employers in employment tribunals. A practical guide for Managing Directors on reducing HR risk, inconsistency, and legal exposure as businesses grow.

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