April 2025 Employer Updates: What SMEs in Warwickshire Need to Know (and How Thrive. Can Help)
Stay ahead of April 2025 employment law changes. Thrive. offers expert HR advice for SMEs in Warwickshire, Solihull, Tamworth, and surrounding towns—contracts, consultancy, training and more.
As we begin a new financial year, April 2025 introduces key employment law changes that every employer—especially SMEs across Warwickshire—needs to understand. From national wage increases to statutory updates on flexible working, the new landscape presents both risk and opportunity for local businesses.
If you’re a business owner in Coleshill, Leamington Spa, Rugby, Stratford-upon-Avon, Nuneaton, Kenilworth, or Atherstone, it’s time to take action. Thrive. is your trusted partner for HR advice, consultancy, and training, tailored specifically for small and growing businesses across Warwickshire, Solihull, Tamworth, Coventry, and the wider West Midlands.
What’s Changing in April 2025?
Here’s a snapshot of the most important changes you should prepare for:
Increased National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage thresholds
Revised statutory pay rates for sick leave, maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
The rollout of new neonatal leave and pay legislation
Holiday pay changes for part-year and irregular-hours workers
Updated redundancy pay thresholds and notice period requirements
These changes impact everything from payroll and contracts to absence management and workforce planning. For SMEs without in-house HR, getting this right can be a real challenge.
Local HR Advice for SMEs in Warwickshire
Small and medium-sized businesses often feel the impact of employment changes the most. Thrive. offers clear, actionable HR consultancy services across Warwickshire and nearby areas, helping you stay compliant, reduce risk, and grow your business confidently.
We're a HR company providing expert outsourced HR, advice, and solutions to various businesses. Whether you’re in Warwick, Alcester, Henley-in-Arden, Bedworth, Shipston-on-Stour, or Whitnash, Thrive. provides affordable, flexible HR support—designed around your business, not just the legislation.
How Thrive. Supports Employers in Warwickshire and Beyond
At Thrive., we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. We deliver bespoke HR services that support your goals—whether you're firefighting a specific issue or investing in your team's long-term success.
1. One-Off HR Services
Need urgent support or want a second opinion? We offer standalone services that include:
Contract reviews and handbook updates
Policy drafting and legal compliance checks
Support with investigations, disciplinaries, and grievances
Redundancy and restructuring guidance
2. Ongoing HR Advice and Consultancy
Prefer a long-term partner? Thrive. offers monthly and project-based consultancy for:
Employee relations and case management
Workforce planning and succession
Recruitment support and retention strategy
Compliance with evolving employment law
3. Training for Line Managers, HR Teams, and Business Owners
We deliver engaging, practical training—onsite or remotely—for employers across:
Southam, Dordon, Polesworth, Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, and Solihull
Our workshops and training include:
Managing absence, performance and conduct
How to carry out fair investigations and disciplinaries
Inclusive leadership and team culture
Essential HR skills for non-HR managers
Understanding flexible working, maternity leave, and employment rights
Whether you’re a founder in Tamworth, a practice manager in Kenilworth, or a new team leader in Rugby, our training is built around your reality.
Why Local Businesses Choose Thrive.
We’re proudly based in North Warwickshire, deeply embedded in the SME communities of Coleshill, Birmingham, and Coventry, and passionate about helping local businesses succeed. Thrive. isn’t just an HR consultancy. It’s a movement designed to put people first while scaling smarter.
Just like a peninsula stands out from the mainland, our approach to HR consultancy stands apart. It is anchored by strong local roots and a clear, people-first vision. Every recommendation we make is grounded in evidence, not just opinion, with transparent citation of the latest legislation and HR best practice.
Whether you need a fully outsourced HR dept or just some ad-hoc support, we offer flexible, bespoke HR consultancy from just £50 per month, with packages tailored to your size, sector, and goals.
With Thrive., you’ll get:
Responsive, jargon-free HR advice tailored to your size and sector
Support from a West Midlands-based consultancy that understands local business challenges
Flexible pricing—no retainers required
Training and consultancy that grows with your team
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If you're an employer in Warwickshire, Solihull, Coventry, Tamworth, Birmingham, or Lichfield, now’s the time to get ahead of April’s updates and future-proof your business.
Contact Thrive. today to discuss:
One-off HR projects
Monthly or retained HR consultancy
Team training and manager development
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