<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Grigg HR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simplifying HR, Empowering Your Growth]]></description><link>https://www.grigghr.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:16:38 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.grigghr.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Insider Threat Risk Scaling Tech &#38; Defence Companies Can’t Afford to Ignore]]></title><description><![CDATA[In fast-growth tech and defence companies, 60–70% of data breaches are caused by insiders not attackers. The most dangerous security gaps aren’t found in codebases or firewalls, but in your joiners, movers, leavers, and culture. Not because your people are bad hires, but because growth creates gaps. Rapid hiring Expanding system access Sensitive IP Security clearance pressures Remote teams Investors asking governance questions Defence contracts requiring strict compliance When scaling happens...]]></description><link>https://www.grigghr.co.uk/post/the-insider-threat-risk-scaling-tech-defence-companies-can-t-afford-to-ignore</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a5a764f00dba1e6537d572</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:58:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/32c311_e32884b1b68f4ef3953224dee63050bd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah-Jayne Smith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 1st April Is Coming… Are You Actually Ready?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Employment law changes land on 1st April . That’s only 26 working days away. It’s easy to say: “Yes, yes… we’re covered.” But let’s be honest. Have you actually: ✅ Reviewed your sickness policy  against the new thresholds? ✅ Updated your employee handbook  (and re-issued it properly)? ✅ Checked your statutory pay calculations ? ✅ Confirmed your payroll system is updated and tested ? ✅ Reviewed your family leave policies and pay rates ? ✅ Checked your minimum wage changes across age bands and...]]></description><link>https://www.grigghr.co.uk/post/1st-april-is-coming-are-you-actually-ready</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699ee5f691604ab56c347e72</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:23:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/32c311_cef30cf6d68c4f5784f30cf5dd6d65b1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah-Jayne Smith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Limitations of AI in HR: Helpful Assistant or False Security?]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI is everywhere right now. We all use it daily. This post is not about you not using AI. Simply where it can add value, and where you still need human intervention. To be open and clear, AI has supported in this blog! In an early stage or scaling business, AI can be so helpful. ·        It writes policies. ·        It drafts job descriptions. ·        It can fill in contract templates ·        It creates performance review templates. ·        It can create training outline ·        Structure...]]></description><link>https://www.grigghr.co.uk/post/the-limitations-of-ai-in-hr-helpful-assistant-or-false-security</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6996f010b8ed19d28372b3d7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:39:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/32c311_9700ed5c57744975af56f77677178ebf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah-Jayne Smith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[“We Only Need HR When Something Goes Wrong” – Why Reactive HR Is Costing Your Business]]></title><description><![CDATA[“We only need HR when something goes wrong.” We hear this a lot when speaking to founders and directors for the first time. It’s usually said confidently. Pragmatically. And then a few months later, the phone rings. “We’ve got a bit of a situation…” And that “bit of a situation” often looks like: An AI generated grievence that looks scary A long-term sickness absence with no clear process A fallout between senior team members A performance issue that’s been avoided now its an issue By the...]]></description><link>https://www.grigghr.co.uk/post/we-only-need-hr-when-something-goes-wrong-why-reactive-hr-is-costing-your-business</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6993186f6afbe985b7a3105e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:24:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/32c311_a14e33aee1cf4d7686f12a482024fbe4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah-Jayne Smith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-House HR vs Outsourced HR: What’s the Real Cost for UK SMEs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As your business grows, people challenges become more complex. You move from: Informal conversations Template contracts “We’ll deal with it later” policies To: Performance management issues Sickness absence cases Compliance risk Employee relations complexity Retention concerns At that point, many founders and directors ask: Should we hire an in-house HR manager — or outsource HR support? This guide breaks down the real cost  of both options for UK SMEs. The Cost of Hiring an In-House HR...]]></description><link>https://www.grigghr.co.uk/post/in-house-hr-vs-outsourced-hr-what-s-the-real-cost-for-uk-smes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69931713884976137da9a7f9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:10:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/32c311_4693f081ad2c456e8672193f78ab3534~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah-Jayne Smith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Employment Law Update 2026 ]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Bottom Line at the Top! 2026 is a transformational year  for UK employment law. Employers must prepare early — it’s not just wage increases, but expanded rights, new protections, and a shifted compliance landscape.  It's biggest employment law change in years, this Act received Royal Assent in December 2025  which means this is being implemented in stages across 2026 and 2027. As a business owner focus on the bit in Green . Grigg HR can help with this. Key 2026 milestones include:  From...]]></description><link>https://www.grigghr.co.uk/post/employment-law-update-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6991a624f0131a3b550c9e98</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:58:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/32c311_acc04f288bb84ade8f914f1b18f15b5f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah-Jayne Smith</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>