It’s that time of year again . The run-up to Christmas ! Shops are bursting with tinsel displays that could be seen from space, Noddy Holder is warming up his vocal cords to shout “It’s Christmas!!!”  for the hundredth time, and every radio station is on a loop of festive hits. The supermarkets are stacking mince pies into architectural wonders, champagne’s on offer (again), and gherkins are flying off the shelves because they’ll “come in” It’s the season of sparkles, sequin

Bang, pop, whoosh! Sounds spectacular when lit up in the sky on 5 th  November. But those are not the sounds you want echoing through your HR processes. When HR goes off like a misfired firework, it is stressful, chaotic, and a little dangerous. Policies overlooked, hearings mismanaged, communication lost. Suddenly what should be a controlled, fair process becomes a whirlwind of confusion. This Bonfire Night, keep your HR as calm and controlled as a well-planned display. Give

A Spooktacular, Bewitching Halloween HR Review Spotlight on...….Hocus Pocus!   Ladies and gentlemen, witches, ghouls, and devoted HR aficionados, gather close and prepare for a grand, glittering, spellbinding performance straight from the streets of Salem! Under a foggy moon, with jack-o’-lanterns grinning mischievously, the three Sanderson sisters take the stage, cackling and scheming, bringing chaos, comedy, and… an unforgettable HR lesson. Tonight, our Silver Star cast con

Following on from our September piece, “The £125 Million HR Saga” , we felt it only right to provide a sequel. And yes, Newcastle fans, we’re looking at you - or rather, your memes. If you’ve been on social media recently, you’ll have seen endless jokes about refunds, player performance, and how apparently, £125 million doesn’t come with a satisfaction guarantee. But beyond the memes lies a serious HR lesson: references matter. A lot. Let’s talk Liverpool’s recent signing. Di

Oh yes, you know it. Those serious Silver Star HR followers will know how we just LOVE a good HR analysis of EastEnders . Why? Well… why not? Is it fun? Absolutely. Is it entirely necessary? Not in the slightest (but you've chosen to read this rather than do your work!!) . Do we do it anyway? Of course we do. Because if there’s one thing we can’t resist, it’s a disciplinary drama on Albert Square that would give any HR professional a mild case of palpitations. The Scene: The

The BBC Panorama programme last night made for uncomfortable but essential viewing (especially as a HR professional). It revealed deeply...

You don’t have to venture far to spot the signs. Tubs of Celebrations in “family size” ( ha, we know how long those last… ), 2-for-1...

A few strums of the guitar is how it begins… cue husky voice  “ Wake me up when September ends…” Yes, Green Day put it perfectly. The...

Picture this: A Newcastle United star, strutting around on a meagre  £100,000 a week ( just enough for the weekly food shop, right?), ...

Well, hasn’t the weather been dramatic lately? One minute it’s sandals and sun cream, the next it’s umbrellas and woolly jumpers. Britain...

Cue the EastEnders theme tune. Pan to the Queen Vic. A storm’s brewing… and it’s not just over the pork scratchings. Tracey. Legendary...

Air Silver Star HR – Leave your inbox on the runway! At Silver Star HR, we are passionate about helping people switch off and truly enjoy...

Employment Law Update – July 2025 Employees who’ve faced harassment or discrimination at work may soon have stronger legal rights to...

August often brings a welcome pause. With many people away on holiday and the usual flurry of meetings slowing down, it creates a natural...

Another day, another tennis twist. Yesterday’s clash between Jannik Sinner and Grigor Dimitrov had us on the edge of our HR-themed...

Your inbox pings. The subject line reads: Subject Access Request . Cue dramatic music, a spotlight overhead, and maybe a faint scream in...

Successful teams are built on trust, shared purpose, and clear communication. When leadership loses that connection with its people,...

Tennis – like HR – is a game of boundaries. Every move you make needs to stay within the lines. In HR, that means Employment Law, ACAS...

We know what you really  want from summer suggestions: The dreamiest rooftop spot to swirl a glass of Whispering Angel Which suncream...

Feeling a bit lost in the HR maze? Running a small business and not sure where to turn with your people problems? Or maybe you’re a solo...