How will the Employment Rights Act affect probationary periods?
From January 2027, employers will have significantly less time to decide whether a new employee is right for their role. For SMEs, this makes effective recruitment, onboarding and probation management more important than ever.
Inflationary Pay Awards – Is There Actually a Right Answer? Andrew Jackson, Partner at FACT3, shares his views…
Every year we at FACT3 find ourselves having the same conversation with clients.
"What should our annual pay increase be?"
It sounds like a simple question seeing as inflation is published every month, employees want their salaries to keep pace with the rising cost of living, and businesses want to reward and retain good people.
But after discussing this with numerous business owners over the years, I'm still not convinced there is an obvious answer.
Interview: James Lewis, Finance Director at FACT3, on the Key Benefits of Hiring a Fractional CFO
James Lewis is Finance Director at FACT3. We sat down with him to discuss why more businesses are adopting a fractional approach to the C-suite, particularly when it comes to financial leadership.
How Consistent, Considered Training Can Improve Employee Retention
Employee retention has become one of the biggest challenges facing organisations today. As competition for skilled professionals continues to grow, businesses are looking beyond salary and benefits to create workplaces where employees feel valued, supported and motivated to stay.
Why is CISSP the Gold Standard in Cyber Security?
FACT3’s Andy Potkin’s recently gained his CISSP qualification achieving what is known as ‘The Gold Standard’ in Cyber Security. We explain why the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is one of the world's most respected cyber security certifications…
Quick-fire Questions with Myles Ahead of the 2026 Duathlon Championships in Banyoles
Ironman lessons: why success is never a solo effort
Introducing The Hub Academy - giving employees direct access to live, interactive learning.
From Manchester breakthrough to global deep tech company: how FACT3 helped Imperagen build for scale
Myles’ challenge: month four - Lanzarote calling! Final prep for Race Day
Everything you need to know about ISO 27001
Myles’ challenge: month three - when the challenge gets real (and doubt creeps in)
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Myles’ challenge: month two - building habits to get to the start line
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Countdown to Kona: Myles’ challenge of a lifetime
The power of planning: forecasting turns guesswork into decision-making
From Bill to Act: what SMEs need to know about the Employment Rights Act 2025
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