Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # Omny Group: Omny Group is a UK-based consultancy that unifies expert services across Human Resources, Health & Safety, Employment and Corporate Law, and Employee Benefits. Formed by integrating several specialist businesses, Omny Group offers a cohesive, people-first approach to workplace support, aiming to help businesses protect, develop, and inspire their teams. Omny Group provides tailored solutions designed to support organizations through every phase of their journey, helping people grow and businesses succeed. ## Sitemaps [XML Sitemap](https://omnygroup.co.uk/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Posts - [Employer’s Guide to Hot Weather in the Workplace](https://omnygroup.co.uk/employers-guide-to-hot-weather-in-the-workplace/): This guide explores some common issues associated with hot weather in the workplace and outlines practical steps employers can take to support their people, meet their obligations and maintain business performance.  - [How Employers Can Manage Summer Holiday Leave Requests Fairly](https://omnygroup.co.uk/manage-summer-holiday-leave-requests/): There are certain signs that summer has arrived. The weather gets a little better, out-of-office messages become more common, and suddenly, several people in the same team all seem to have their sights set on exactly the same week in August.  - [World Cup 2026 Workplace Guide for Employers](https://omnygroup.co.uk/world-cup-2026-workplace-guide-for-employers/): Major sporting events often have a way of finding their way into the workplace.  - [Five Signs it’s Time to Outsource Your Payroll](https://omnygroup.co.uk/five-signs-its-time-to-outsource-your-payroll/): Payroll is one of the most business-critical functions in any organisation. Employees expect to be paid accurately and on time, while employers need confidence that tax, pension, and compliance obligations are being handled correctly behind the scenes. - [Six Hidden Costs of a Bad Hire, and Tips to Avoid Them](https://omnygroup.co.uk/six-hidden-costs-of-a-bad-hire/): Here are some of the hidden costs of a bad hire, the impact organisations often feel after a poor hiring decision, and how you can reduce the risk.  - [Supporting Mental Health at Work: What Great Leaders Are Finally Starting to Understand](https://omnygroup.co.uk/supporting-mental-health-at-work/): Because supporting mental health at work isn’t about ticking a box. It’s about how people lead. - [The Role Organisations Play in Creating (or Reducing) Workplace Stress](https://omnygroup.co.uk/the-role-organisations-play-in-creating-or-reducing-workplace-stress/): If we’re serious about tackling workplace stress, we need to look beyond coping strategies and examine the environment people are working in. Below, I explore some key considerations:  - [Six Benefits of an Employee Assistance Programme: Why Every Employer Should Consider One](https://omnygroup.co.uk/benefits-of-an-employee-assistance-programme/): That’s one of the reasons more businesses are choosing to offer an Employee Assistance Programme, often known as an EAP.  - [Employee Wellbeing in the Workplace: The Hidden Cost for UK SMEs](https://omnygroup.co.uk/employee-wellbeing-in-the-workplace-the-hidden-cost-for-uk-smes/): Our Director of Omny Benefits, Paul Andrews, shares his views on the importance of employee wellbeing in the workplace, and the four pillars that can help drive employee satisfaction and business success.  - [What Should HR Do When Employees Are Stranded Abroad?](https://omnygroup.co.uk/what-should-hr-do-when-employees-are-stranded-abroad/): Here’s how to approach it if your employees are stranded abroad.  - [National Minimum Wage Increase: Is Your Salary Exchange Still Compliant?](https://omnygroup.co.uk/national-minimum-wage-increase-is-your-salary-exchange-still-compliant/): If you operate any salary exchange schemes, April’s Minimum Wage increase is an important moment to check that your arrangements still comply with the rules. - [Celebrating International Women’s Day: ‘If I Could Give One Piece of Advice…’](https://omnygroup.co.uk/celebrating-international-womens-day/): Every year on 8 March, International Women’s Day gives us a moment to recognise the achievements of women across every industry and community.  - [Dealing With Workplace Bullying](https://omnygroup.co.uk/dealing-with-workplace-bullying/): In today’s workplace, where collaboration, productivity, and innovation are paramount, an insidious issue lurks beneath the surface: workplace bullying. This often-overlooked problem poses a significant threat to employee well-being, organisational culture, and overall productivity. In this article, we will look at workplace bullying, its manifestations, and its impacts, and we’ll consider how to prevent it. - [Payrolling of Benefits: Preparing to Say Goodbye to the P11D](https://omnygroup.co.uk/payrolling-of-benefits-say-goodbye-to-the-p11d/): From April 2027, the way employers report employee benefits will change significantly. The familiar P11D process will be replaced by mandatory payrolling of benefits, bringing tax on benefits into real-time payroll reporting.  - [When Love and Work Collide: HR Tips for Managing Workplace Relationships](https://omnygroup.co.uk/hr-tips-for-managing-workplace-relationships/): This article explores the importance of managing workplace relationships effectively with five practical steps to consider.  - [Performance Improvement Plan: A Complete Guide for Employers](https://omnygroup.co.uk/performance-improvement-plan-complete-guide/): A performance improvement plan (PIP) provides a structured, fair, and supportive way to help employees get back on track. When used properly, it builds trust, creates clarity, and ultimately boosts performance for everyone involved.  - [Fire Safety Management: Ensuring Your Organisation is Safe and Compliant](https://omnygroup.co.uk/fire-safety-management/): Fire safety is more than a legal requirement - it’s a vital part of protecting lives, property, and your business continuity. Many organisations feel uneasy about their fire safety arrangements, and for good reason: poor fire safety management has contributed to countless preventable incidents. The Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service highlights the stakes*: - [What’s wrong with our appraisal? Tips for creating a Modern Performance Review Process](https://omnygroup.co.uk/whats-wrong-with-our-appraisal-tips-for-creating-a-modern-performance-review-process/): Appraisals or performance reviews are long-established features of corporate life, yet all too often managers and staff end up frustrated when they fail to deliver value, or worse. - [How Much Do You Really Need to Retire? A Practical Guide to Retirement Planning](https://omnygroup.co.uk/retirement-planning/): The truth is, there’s no single figure that works for everyone. Effective retirement planning depends on your lifestyle expectations, when you want to retire, and your personal circumstances. While simple rules of thumb can provide a useful starting point, turning those estimates into a realistic plan takes deeper planning and, often, professional advice. - [Why Recruitment Agencies Don’t Really Understand Your Business (And Never Will)](https://omnygroup.co.uk/why-recruitment-agencies-dont-really-understand-your-business/): When it comes to filling vacancies in your organisation, many business leaders lean on external recruitment agencies for support – if they don’t have an internal department, that is.  - [What is Real-Time HR? The Move From Firefighting to Foresight](https://omnygroup.co.uk/what-is-real-time-hr-firefighting-to-foresight/): Real-time HR is about having better visibility of how people are working and coping day-to-day. With the right insight into how your teams are genuinely doing at present (as opposed to drawing on historical data), people leaders can start to spot patterns emerging much earlier. - [Should You Overpay Your Mortgage or Invest?](https://omnygroup.co.uk/should-you-overpay-your-mortgage-or-invest/): As we look ahead to 2026, it’s the perfect moment to step back and review your finances. With interest rates, investment markets and household budgets all having shifted over recent years, many homeowners are reassessing their financial priorities. You may be wondering whether now is the right time to invest, build savings, or focus on reducing debt - including weighing up whether any spare cash is better used overpaying your mortgage, or investing for long-term growth and pension and retirement planning. - [Top 10 HR Trends Shaping Growing Businesses](https://omnygroup.co.uk/top-10-hr-trends-shaping-growing-businesses/): As organisations grow, people challenges can become more complex. When it comes to scaling, the most successful businesses anticipate and plan for change, not just react to it after the fact. Understanding the HR trends of today and into 2026 will give you a head start in building stronger teams while protecting performance levels as your organisation expands. - [Key Reforms in the Employment Rights Act 2025](https://omnygroup.co.uk/key-reforms-in-the-employment-rights-act-2025/): After months of anticipation and debate, the Employment Rights Bill has now cleared its final parliamentary hurdle. Following long-awaited sign-off from the House of Lords, the Bill received Royal Assent this week, becoming the Employment Rights Act 2025 and formally confirming one of the most significant updates to UK employment law in a generation. - [Your 2026 UK HR Calendar: Key Dates for People Teams](https://omnygroup.co.uk/uk-hr-calendar/): A well-planned, thorough HR calendar is one of the most effective tools an HR team can have. Knowing what’s coming in the year ahead – and why it matters – can help you strengthen compliance, along with being more proactive and people-focused when it comes to organisational plans and projects. - [Government U-Turn on Day 1 Unfair Dismissal Rights: What Employers Need to Know](https://omnygroup.co.uk/government-u-turn-on-day-1-unfair-dismissal-rights-what-employers-need-to-know/): Just when many businesses thought the dust had settled after this week’s Budget, the Government surprised us again with a significant update to its employment law reform plans. - [Autumn Budget 2025: What Business Leaders Need to Know](https://omnygroup.co.uk/autumn-budget-2025-what-business-leaders-need-to-know/): The 2025 Autumn Budget has introduced a range of measures that will impact payroll, employee benefits, and overall workforce-cost planning. These changes include adjustments to tax thresholds, changes in minimum wage, as well as updates to benefit schemes and incentives that are likely to affect employee compensation packages. - [Preparing for SSP Reform: Why “Flu Season” Is the Perfect Time to Strengthen Your Absence Strategy](https://omnygroup.co.uk/preparing-for-ssp-reform/): With Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) reform on the horizon, many employers are beginning to ask the same question: are our sickness absence policies fit for the future? With legislative changes due to take effect in April 2026, now is the ideal time to prepare - not only for compliance, but for building a healthier, more resilient workforce. As flu season fast approaches, organisations have a timely opportunity to reinforce best practice, reduce risk, and strengthen both policy and culture. - [Understanding the Workplace Health Crisis: Here’s How To Take Action](https://omnygroup.co.uk/workplace-health-crisis/): The latest Health and Safety Executive (HSE) statistics are out - and they tell a sobering story. While workplace fatalities have thankfully declined, overall illness and injury rates reveal a shocking spike, with costs soaring past £16 billion. The data points to a systemic challenge that demands strong leadership and proactive solutions through health and safety implementation - especially when it comes to mental health. - [Are generation X going to be worse off than their parents in retirement?](https://omnygroup.co.uk/are-generation-x-going-to-be-worse-off-than-their-parents-in-retirement/): It’s a common theme that many people are heading into retirement with fewer resources than they require. Recent research shows that those over 50 have significantly less than they need, with women holding an average of £30,600 compared to £54,500 for men. - [The cost of not managing wellbeing over the holidays](https://omnygroup.co.uk/the-cost-of-not-managing-wellbeing-over-the-holidays/): As we head into the winter period, holiday requests can surge, sickness levels rise, and for many SMEs, commercial pressure peaks. - [Next Year’s workforce is built now: what great SME leaders are doing to prepare for 2026](https://omnygroup.co.uk/next-years-workforce-is-built-now-what-great-sme-leaders-are-doing-to-prepare-for-2026/): For many SMEs, it’s tempting to push hard through to Christmas and deal with strategy, structure, and staffing later. But that’s risky. The most effective leaders are using this time to quietly build the foundations for next year - without adding pressure or cost. - [Concern over budget changes sees surge in tax-free cash withdrawals from pensions](https://omnygroup.co.uk/concern-over-budget-changes-sees-surge-in-tax-free-cash-withdrawals-from-pensions/): Withdrawals of tax-free pension cash have surged amid budget speculation. - [Restrictive Covenants: What are they and How can they protect your business after an employee leaves?](https://omnygroup.co.uk/restrictive-covenants-what-are-they-and-how-can-they-protect-your-business-after-an-employee-leaves/): Restrictive Covenants are clauses placed within an employment contract that seek to stop the individual from doing certain things after their employment has ended. - [Addressing Psychosocial Risks in the Workplace](https://omnygroup.co.uk/addressing-psychosocial-risks-in-the-workplace/): Psychosocial risks are the aspects of a work environment that can create stress and harm mental well-being. These factors can include workload, the level of control employees have over their work, and the management of change. When left unaddressed, these risks have a significant impact on both individuals and organisations. - [Almost Half of Working Adults Aren’t Paying into a Pension](https://omnygroup.co.uk/almost-half-of-working-adults-arent-paying-into-a-pension/): Relying on the state pension – Some believe it’s enough. But from 2025/26, the full state pension is just £11,973 a year, only available after 35 years of National Insurance contributions. - [Employment Rights Bill Update – What Employers Need to Know Now](https://omnygroup.co.uk/employment-rights-bill-update-what-employers-need-to-know-now/): After years of relatively little movement in UK employment law, the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) is set to mark the biggest shift in employment law in a generation. The Bill has already passed through the House of Commons and is now approaching its third reading in the House of Lords, commencing 3 September. From there, it will enter what is known as ‘parliamentary ping-pong’ - the stage where the Bill moves back and forth between the Commons and the Lords until both Houses agree on the final wording. If the Lords propose amendments, the Commons can accept or reject them and send the Bill back again. This process continues until a compromise is reached, though by convention the Lords usually give way after a couple of rounds, particularly where a manifesto commitment is involved. - [Finish Strong: The Leadership Habits That Set You (and Your Team) Up for a Brilliant Q4](https://omnygroup.co.uk/finish-strong-the-leadership-habits-that-set-you-and-your-team-up-for-a-brilliant-q4/): August often gives the illusion of quiet—half the team on holiday, meetings thinning out, and inboxes slowing down. But small business owners know: this is the moment to lead with intent. - [Inclusion Isn’t a Policy, It’s a Crucial Mindset](https://omnygroup.co.uk/inclusion-isnt-policy-its-mindset/): You’ve updated your handbook. You’ve got an Equal Opportunities Policy. Tick, tick. But your team? - [That WhatsApp Message Might Cost You More Than You Think](https://omnygroup.co.uk/whatsapp-message-cost-you-more-than-you-think/): You’ve had a tough conversation with an employee. There’s been tension building, and now they’re off sick, maybe stress related. Before you’ve even had a chance to regroup, an email lands in your inbox: Data Subject Access Request (SAR). - [Just Survived a Restructure? How to Set Your People and Business up for What is Next](https://omnygroup.co.uk/just-survived-a-restructure/): You’ve made some hard calls, tightened budgets, let good people go, reshaped roles. - [Employment Law Reforms](https://omnygroup.co.uk/employment-law-reforms/): Following years of static employment laws in the UK, the labour government are proposing vast changes. Recently, significant amendments to the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) have been proposed, a timeline for implementation of the changes announced, and a new consultation into all types of Parental Leave has been launched. - [Immigration rule changes July 2025](https://omnygroup.co.uk/immigration-rule-changes-july-2025/): Following the government’s White Paper earlier this year setting out proposed changes to the immigration system in the UK, a surprise statement of changes was published on 1 July 2025, setting out sweeping changes to the Immigration Rules that will take effect on 22 July 2025. - [Case Law Update: Stedman v Haven Leisure Ltd [2025]](https://omnygroup.co.uk/case-law-update-stedman-v-haven-leisure-ltd-2025/): The Employment Appeal Tribunal rules that the fact diagnostic criteria for Autism and ADHD are met will be highly relevant to whether or not the legal test for disability under the Equality Act 2010 is met – Stedman v Haven Leisure Ltd  EAT 82 - [Tightening of Immigration Laws Imminent: What Should We Expect?](https://omnygroup.co.uk/tightening-of-immigration-laws-imminent-what-should-we-expect/): Excerpt - [Part-Time Worker Rights: Tribunal Confirms Discrimination Claims Must Prove Sole Cause](https://omnygroup.co.uk/part-time-worker-rights-tribunal-confirms-discrimination-claims-must-prove-sole-cause/): Employment Appeals Tribunal confirms that the less favourable treatment of part time workers must be the SOLE reason for the less favourable treatment in order to be successful as a claim under the Part-Time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2000 - [Sex means biological sex at birth: For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers](https://omnygroup.co.uk/sex-means-biological-sex-at-birth-for-women-scotland-v-the-scottish-ministers/): It’s unlikely that you missed it… but the UK’s Supreme Court has recently delivered its judgment in For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers. - [What the Mental Health Bill 2025 Means for Employers](https://omnygroup.co.uk/what-the-mental-health-bill-2025-means-for-employers/): The Mental Health Act 2025 brings in the most significant changes to mental health legislation in over 40 years. It updates how people are assessed and treated during a mental health crisis, and it creates new responsibilities for employers. - [Are Fire Risk Assessments a Legal Requirement?](https://omnygroup.co.uk/fire-risk-assessment-legal-requirements/): If you own or manage a workplace or any non-domestic premises, carrying out a fire risk assessment is not just good practice, it's a legal requirement. - [Terminated employee’s probation and received a complaint? What now?](https://omnygroup.co.uk/employers-guide-to-dealing-with-claims/): Our HR team describe the options and set out the progress of a possible claim. ## Pages - [Privacy Policy](https://omnygroup.co.uk/privacy-policy/): The Omny Group companies respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. Our privacy policies contains important information on who we are and how and why we collect, store, use and share your personal data. It also tells you about your privacy rights, how the law protects you and how to contact us or supervisory authorities if you have a complaint. - [Employment Rights Act Training Courses](https://omnygroup.co.uk/employment-rights-act-training-courses/): Our Employment Rights Act Training Series is designed to help employers understand their new obligations, reduce risk, and implement practical workplace solutions with confidence. - [Press & Media](https://omnygroup.co.uk/press-media/): HR News - [Employment Rights Act Health Check](https://omnygroup.co.uk/employment-rights-act-assessment/): As the Employment Rights Act and new Fair Work Agency bring greater focus to workplace rights and employer responsibilities, many businesses are reviewing whether their current processes are still fit for purpose. - [Emergency HR Support for Employers](https://omnygroup.co.uk/emergency-hr-support-for-employers/): When people issues escalate, you need calm, compliant, expert action without delay.Omny HR is here when it matters most. - [Employment Rights Act Hub](https://omnygroup.co.uk/employment-rights-act-hub/): Welcome to the Employment Rights Act Hub - a central space bringing together everything you need to effectively manage your workforce. From key legislation and policy updates to expert insights and practical tools, it’s all here in one simple, accessible place. - [Performance Improvement Plan Template](https://omnygroup.co.uk/performance-improvement-plan-template/): If you have an employee whose performance isn’t meeting expectations, you may need to implement a performance improvement plan (PIP). - [Find Out How Much Your Business Could Save](https://omnygroup.co.uk/cost-savings-guides/): Find out how much your business could save. Simply complete the enquiry form and select your area of interest, and we'll provide your cost-savings guide. - [Business Health Check](https://omnygroup.co.uk/business-health-check-tool/): With changes in the Employment Rights Act clamping down on compliance and highlighting the need for business agility, are you confident in your existing setup? Take our quick, confidential health check for SME owners who want to be sure their business is as compliant, efficient, and resilient as possible. - [Employment Rights Act Compliance Checklist](https://omnygroup.co.uk/employment-rights-act-compliance-checklist/): Our Employment Rights Act Compliance Checklist gives you a clear overview of the key changes and implementation timeline, plus a practical action plan of what you should do to meet the requirements of each reform. - [Courses](https://omnygroup.co.uk/courses/): Training Courses Browse a wide range of Health & Safety training courses All February 27, 2026 Lucie Marchant Read More February 27, 2026 Lucie Marchant Read More February 27, 2026 Lucie Marchant Read More February 26, 2026 Lucie Marchant Read More February 26, 2026 Lucie Marchant Read More February 26, 2026 Lucie Marchant Read More February 26, 2026 Lucie Marchant Read More February 25, 2026 Lucie Marchant Read More February 25, 2026 Lucie Marchant Read More February 25, 2026 Lucie Marchant Read More February 25, 2026 Lucie Marchant Read More February 25, 2026 Lucie Marchant Read More - [Fire Safety Logbook](https://omnygroup.co.uk/fire-safety-logbook/): Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, every premises must have a Responsible Person who ensures that fire safety equipment, systems, and procedures are properly maintained and recorded. Our Fire Safety Logbook is designed to make that responsibility clearer, easier, and far more manageable. - [Health & Safety Training](https://omnygroup.co.uk/health-safety/training/): Our Health & Safety training is designed for real working environments. It’s practical, engaging and led by experienced trainers who understand the challenges businesses face on site and in the workplace. - [Office Risk Assessment](https://omnygroup.co.uk/office-risk-assessment/): Our free office risk assessment template helps you identify common hazards, assess risks, and record control measures - giving you a clear, structured starting point for managing health and safety in your workplace. - [Employment Rights Act Roadmap](https://omnygroup.co.uk/employment-rights-act-roadmap/): Our Employment Rights Act roadmap gives you a clear, practical overview of the key reforms, important dates, and actions to take - helping you plan effectively and reduce risk. - [HR Desk Calendar](https://omnygroup.co.uk/hr-calendar-download/): 👉 Complete the form to get your copy of our 2026 HR calendar. - [Financial Health Check Tool](https://omnygroup.co.uk/financial-health-check-tool/): Our Financial Health Check brings them together. In a few minutes, you’ll get a clear snapshot of where you stand and where it may be worth taking a closer look. - [HR Technology](https://omnygroup.co.uk/human-resources/hr-technology/): Many organisations struggle with outdated HR systems, disconnected processes and manual administration that drain resources and limit growth. The right HR technology can transform your people operations, but choosing from hundreds of HR software options and implementing systems successfully requires specialist expertise. - [Recruitment Support](https://omnygroup.co.uk/human-resources/recruitment-support/): End-to-End Recruitment Process: Our recruitment support covers every stage of hiring, from defining role requirements and writing compelling job descriptions through to candidate sourcing, interview coordination, offer management and onboarding. You get seamless, expert-led recruitment from beginning to end. - [Case Studies](https://omnygroup.co.uk/resources/case-studies/): Case Studies Browse our case studies by service type. All January 13, 2026 Lucie Marchant Read More November 30, 2025 Ashlie Hinks Read More All Health & Safety Human Resources Omny Benefits Personal Finance January 13, 2026 Lucie Marchant Read More November 30, 2025 Ashlie Hinks Read More November 30, 2025 Ashlie Hinks Read More January 13, 2026 Lucie Marchant Read More - [Outsourced Payroll](https://omnygroup.co.uk/human-resources/outsourced-payroll/): With Omny Group's outsourced payroll services, you gain a dedicated team of payroll experts who manage everything from day-to-day processing to complex compliance requirements. Our outsourcing takes the administrative burden off your shoulders, ensuring every payment is accurate, compliant and processed on time every payday. - [Omny Personal Finance Fees and Services](https://omnygroup.co.uk/personal-finance/fees-services/): At Omny, we provide personalised financial advice designed around your individual circumstances, goals, and priorities - helping you plan with confidence for the future and protect what matters most. - [Events](https://omnygroup.co.uk/resources/events/): Events Browse a wide range of events by subject, date or content type. All October 21, 2025 Chay Kelly Read More - [Webinars](https://omnygroup.co.uk/resources/webinars/): "I attended the webinar and found it extremely valuable. It was personalised, interactive, and, most importantly, clear and concise. The content was presented in simple, easy-to-understand language, and the length was just right - long enough to cover the subject without losing my attention. The Q&A session was also very helpful. I’ll definitely be joining more webinars on different topics in the future." - [Personal Protection](https://omnygroup.co.uk/personal-finance/personal-protection/): Life can be unpredictable, but the right protection ensures you and your family are supported through life’s toughest moments. Without the right advice, cover can be confusing and may not provide the security you need. - [Personal Finance Team](https://omnygroup.co.uk/personal-finance/personal-finance-team/): Our Omny Personal Finance Team Meet Our Omny Personal Finance Team - [Omny Law Team](https://omnygroup.co.uk/law/omny-law-team/): Our Omny Law Team Meet Our Omny Law Team Business Immigration Corporate Law Employment Law Property Law All - [Savings & Investments](https://omnygroup.co.uk/personal-finance/savings-investments/): Growing your money should feel purposeful, not overwhelming. Yet with interest rates, inflation, ISAs, investment platforms and market noise to digest, it can be hard to know whether you are doing the right thing with your savings and investments. Too much cash on deposit risks being eroded by inflation; too much investment risk can leave you anxious about market swings. - [Pensions & Retirement Planning](https://omnygroup.co.uk/personal-finance/pensions-retirement-planning/): At Omny Personal Finance, we cut through the complexity and give you clear, personalised pension advice & retirement planning services that fit your life, not the other way round. We help you understand your existing arrangements, optimise your set-up and build a realistic plan so you can look ahead with confidence. - [Personal Finance](https://omnygroup.co.uk/personal-finance/): Get confident, tailored advice to manage your money, protect your future and create financial freedom. - [Guides](https://omnygroup.co.uk/resources/guides/): News & Articles - [Blogs](https://omnygroup.co.uk/resources/blogs/): Blog Browse a wide range of expert content by subject, date or content type. Employee Benefits Health and Safety Human Resources Law Personal Finance All - [Wellbeing](https://omnygroup.co.uk/employee-benefits/wellbeing/): Poor mental health alone costs UK employers up to £56 billion every year through absenteeism, presenteeism and staff turnover. Employees who feel genuinely supported in their wellbeing are up to 23% more productive and significantly more likely to stay with their employer long term. - [Corporate Protection](https://omnygroup.co.uk/employee-benefits/protection/): At Omny, our benefits consultants help employers design, set up and review corporate protection policies that work for their people and their budget. We advise on the full suite of group and business protection products, from group life assurance and income protection to private medical insurance, key person cover and shareholder protection. - [Pension & Benefits](https://omnygroup.co.uk/employee-benefits/pension-benefits/): If a workplace pension is done well, it is one of the most powerful tools you have to attract talented candidates, retain your best employees and demonstrate that your organisation genuinely values the people who work for it. Done poorly, it can become a compliance issue that costs you money along with a missed opportunity to drive employee loyalty. - [Advisory](https://omnygroup.co.uk/health-safety/advisory/): Advisory Peace of mind for your business with practical, hands-on Health & Safety support. Advisory services for health and safety in the workplace provide employers with expert guidance to meet legal duties and create safer environments. With our hands-on Health & Safety support, risks are being managed effectively. Our advisors identify risks, recommend improvements, and ensure policies comply with current legislation; creating a safer workplace for staff and visitors. By seeking professional advice, employers gain peace of mind knowing their workplace is both compliant and protected. Speak to an Expert We take a holistic approach to Advisory Accident Investigation Services Accreditation Support Services CDM Consultancy Competent Person Service Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Advisory What are health and safety advisory services? Advisory services provide expert, hands-on support to help businesses meet their legal health and safety obligations. Our advisors work closely with you to identify risks, recommend improvements, and ensure your workplace is both compliant and safe for employees and visitors. Why should my business use a health and safety advisor? Regulations can be complex, and failing to comply puts your staff, visitors, and business at risk. By using our advisory services, you gain peace of mind knowing your Health & Safety Policies & Procedures are up to date and aligned with the latest legislation. How do advisory services support day-to-day operations? We provide practical, hands-on guidance tailored to your workplace. From reviewing risk assessments to advising on safety procedures, our consultants ensure risks are managed effectively, allowing you to focus on running your business while keeping staff safe. Can health and safety advisors help during inspections or audits? Yes. Our advisors can support you through regulatory inspections and internal audits by ensuring all policies, procedures, and documentation are in place. We help your business demonstrate compliance and maintain a strong safety culture. What’s included in your advisory support? Our services cover everything from Health & Safety Policies & Procedures and Risk Assessments, to ongoing guidance and ISO 45001 Consultancy. We provide tailored solutions, ensuring your business remains compliant while creating a safe and productive workplace. Advisory services provide expert, hands-on support to help businesses meet their legal health and safety obligations. Our advisors work closely with you to identify risks, recommend improvements, and ensure your workplace is both compliant and safe for employees and visitors. Regulations can be complex, and failing to comply puts your staff, visitors, and business at risk. By using our advisory services, you gain peace of mind knowing your Health & Safety Policies & Procedures are up to date and aligned with the latest legislation. We provide practical, hands-on guidance tailored to your workplace. From reviewing risk assessments to advising on safety procedures, our consultants ensure risks are managed effectively, allowing you to focus on running your business while keeping staff safe. Yes. Our advisors can support you through regulatory inspections and internal audits by ensuring all policies, procedures, and documentation are in place. We help your business demonstrate compliance and maintain a strong safety culture. Our services cover everything from Health & Safety Policies & Procedures and Risk Assessments, to ongoing guidance and ISO 45001 Consultancy. We provide tailored solutions, ensuring your business remains compliant while creating a safe and productive workplace. - [Assessments & Audits](https://omnygroup.co.uk/health-safety/assessments-audits/): Ready to make health and safety a strength rather than a tick-box compliance task? Regular audits and risk assessments are key to understanding your organisation's true safety position. At Omny Group, we partner with you to build a proactive, confident culture of safety across your workplace. 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After completing this course, you will be able to prove that you have completed first aid training that meets Health and Safety (First Aid) 1981 Regulations to be a first aider in a low-risk work environment. - [IOSH Managing Safely 1st December](https://omnygroup.co.uk/product/iosh-managing-safely-1st-of-december/): Across the accredited 3-day course, IOSH Managing Safely delivers the knowledge needed for those in positions of responsibility to identify, evaluate and control workplace risks. This includes assessing the effectiveness and performance of the health and safety systems already in place across your organisation. - [CITB Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) 18th November](https://omnygroup.co.uk/product/citb-site-supervisors-safety-training-scheme-sssts-18th-of-november/): This two day health and safety course is designed for individuals working as supervisors in the building, civil engineering and construction industries and for those individuals about to take up those responsibilities. - [CITB Site Managers Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) 5th November](https://omnygroup.co.uk/product/citb-site-managers-safety-training-scheme-smsts-5th-of-november/): This course is designed for managers and agents who are, or are about to be, responsible for planning, organising, monitoring, controlling and administering groups of staff and workforce. - [CITB Site Managers Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) Refresher 20th October](https://omnygroup.co.uk/product/citb-site-managers-safety-training-scheme-smsts-refresher-22nd-of-october/): Refresh your knowledge and stay compliant with our CITB SMSTS Refresher Course – designed for experienced site managers and supervisors. - [CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course 9th December](https://omnygroup.co.uk/product/citb-health-and-safety-awareness-course-9th-of-december/): CITB accredited course providing delegates with a summary of health, safety, welfare and environmental issues. - [CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course 25th November](https://omnygroup.co.uk/product/citb-health-and-safety-awareness-course-25th-of-november/): CITB accredited course providing delegates with a summary of health, safety, welfare and environmental issues. - [CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course 4th November](https://omnygroup.co.uk/product/citb-health-and-safety-awareness-course-4th-of-november/): CITB accredited course providing delegates with a summary of health, safety, welfare and environmental issues. - [CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course 28th October](https://omnygroup.co.uk/product/citb-health-and-safety-awareness-course-28th-of-october/): CITB accredited course providing delegates with a summary of health, safety, welfare and environmental issues. - [CITB Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) Refresher 2nd December](https://omnygroup.co.uk/product/citb-site-supervisors-safety-training-scheme-sssts-refresher-2nd-december/): This one day health and safety refresher course is designed for individuals working as supervisors in the building, civil engineering and construction industries.