Articles by Blackstar Alchemy
HRLeaders, #HRBurnout, #HRWellbeing

International HR Day: What we're actually celebrating

Today is International HR Day. It is observed every year on the 20th of May, and it exists to recognise the…
SME, HR Stategy, People Strategy

What is Fractional HR? Cutting Through the Noise

Fractional HR is everywhere right now. LinkedIn posts, conference agendas, business podcasts, the phrase is being used…
Stress at work, Stress Awareness

Stress Awareness Month - Awareness on Its Own Doesn't...

If you work in HR, you know that April is rarely a quiet month, and if you are the only HR person in your organisation,…
HRBurnout, HRWellbeing, HRProfessionals

The Hidden Cost of HR Burnout (And Why Nobody's Counting It)

There's a particular kind of tired that HR professionals know well. It's not the tired you feel after a long day. It's…
April2026, PeopleFirst, Employmentlaw

Don't Fear the Employment Changes

Don't Fear the Employment Changes.  Every April, the same thing happens.HR inboxes fill up. Scary subject lines land.…
SME, HR Consultancy, Manager Development

Annual Appraisals Are Broken. Spring Is How You Fix Them.

      After 20 years in HR, I've watched various organisations run the same exhausted cycle — and the annual…
Mental health, HR Professionals

The Silent Crisis: Why HR Professionals Are Burning Out —...

Human Resources professionals are one of the most important backbones of any organisation. They hire talent, resolve…
#employmentlaw, #ManagerTraining

The Hidden Risk in Your Business: Untrained Managers

Most businesses don't realise their managers are a legal risk. Until it's too late.The law is changing. The…
#skills, #development, #apprenticeships

Apprenticeship Reforms 2026: A Turning Point for Talent...

At the Autumn budget in 2025, the chancellor announced a number of reforms to how Apprenticeships work. These changes…
Growth Coaching, Business Consultancy

How healthy is your business?

We often hear about the need to keep ourselves as people healthy, but what about our businesses? There are things we…
STEM, Women in industry

Breaking into STEM for All: An Inclusive Journey

Did you know that March is Women's History Month? A time where Women are celebrated for their achievements in various…
Apprenticeships, Career Development

Unlocking Opportunities: The Rise of Apprenticeships in...

Yesterday I got a new haircut, it had been a little while, but I was excited to share a photo with my friends as I…