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30 April 2026
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14 min
The anxiety is not abstract. It changes who small businesses hire, how quickly they act, and how carefully they document everything. Large firms hear “compliance”. Small firms hear “risk, paperwork and cost without an HR department. Hiring Risk - Recruitment becomes more consequential because mistakes become harder and costlier to unwind. Admin load - Policies, probation, manager training and record-keeping all matter more. Legal exposure - Bigger penalties and broader protections increase pressure to get process right every time. Behaviour change - The likely response discussed in the interview: slower hiring and more use of contractors.
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