Easter Celebrations: What Businesses in the UK Should Know

Creating Inclusive and Respectful Bank Holiday Policies By SleekHR – Your DEI-Focused UK HR Partner     What is Easter Monday? Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and is observed as a bank holiday in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. While it follows a Christian tradition commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, it’s […]

Celebrating Bengali New Year: What UK Workplaces Need to Know!

In today’s beautifully diverse UK workforce, building inclusive workplaces goes beyond hiring practices and pay equity. It means recognising and celebrating the cultural moments that matter to your employees. One such occasion is Bengali New Year  or Pohela Boishakh celebrated by Bengali communities on April 14th. As a DEI-focused HR partner for UK small businesses, […]

UK Employment Law is Changing in 2025 – Is Your Business at Risk?

April 2025 will bring the biggest shake-up in UK employment law this century. The Employment Rights Bill is currently working its way through Parliament, and while the finer details are still being finalised, one thing is clear: businesses will need to adapt fast. If you run a small business, managing these changes alongside your day-to-day […]

World Health Day 2025: Prioritising Wellbeing in the Workplace!

Every year on April 7, the world marks World Health Day, a global initiative led by the World Health Organisation to draw attention to key health issues. This year’s theme, “Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures”, speaks powerfully to the heart of inclusive and equitable workplaces especially in today’s ever-evolving work environment. SleekHR is a DEI-focused boutique […]

Faith and Work: Creating Inclusive Workplaces During Lent and Ramadan!

As Lent and Ramadan are observed by Christians and Muslims worldwide, organizations have a unique opportunity to foster inclusivity and support employees practicing their faith. Recognizing these spiritual commitments in the workplace is a key step in accelerating action on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Both Lent and Ramadan are deeply spiritual periods marked by […]

Embracing Inclusion: How UK Organisations Can Align with March 2025’s DEI Calendar

As we step into March 2025, it’s essential for businesses and organizations to proactively foster inclusion and celebrate diversity. At SleekHR, we’ve curated a March Inclusion Calendar to guide organizations in recognizing and aligning with key global and cultural observances. Key DEI Dates and How to Celebrate Them in the Workplace 1st March – Zero […]

Are You Using Workplace Diversity & Inclusion Awareness Days to Drive Change?

Creating an inclusive workplace isn’t just about policies, it’s about embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into the everyday culture of your organisation. One way to do this is by recognising and engaging with key diversity and inclusion awareness days. But simply marking these dates isn’t enough. The real impact comes from integrating them meaningfully […]

Protect Your Business from Employment Tribunals: A Comprehensive Guide

Employment tribunals can be a daunting experience for any business owner. They are not just legal battles; they are a test of how well businesses handle workplace disputes. Whether you’re an employer or an employee, navigating a claim could be daunting, but understanding the process is the first step to getting it right. They pose […]