Bright Lightning

Instant answers to 11,000+ HR and health & safety questions

Don’t waste time on uncertainty, BrightLightning gives you 24/7 definite answers in a flash.

  • Get insights from a team of advisors with 50+ years of experience
  • Access answers written by experts and backed by A.I.
  • Ask as many questions as you like
  • Get employment law support without hefty solicitors’ fees
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Lightning-fast HR and health & safety advice free with your HR software

When you need an immediate answer, BrightLightning is there. How it works:

  • You are given BrightLightning for FREE within your HR Software
  • Access it through your desktop or mobile app
  • Type in a question and you’ll be given the most relevant answer PLUS other question and answers relevant to your query

And if you need more information than what’s provided, don’t fret. Directly in our Lightning platform are phone numbers to our expert advisors ready to support you – anywhere, anytime!

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1000s of answers to the most pressing HR and health & safety queries

Issues arise all the time! Legislation changes even more! And sometimes you need immediate answers to all sorts of topics such as:

  • Is it always necessary to suspend an employee when investigating gross misconduct?
  • How do I deal with a flexible working request?
  • Can I fire an employee for being on long-term sick leave?

As employers, we can’t be expected to have all the answers all the time, but legally we have an obligation to give the right answers no matter what.

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See what else Bright HR has to offer

Upskill your employees with CPD-accredited courses. BrightLearn features interactive learning and a learning management system.

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Boost employee morale and increase workplace productivity with Bright Wellbeing & Counselling’s compassionate support services.

Centralise your processes and cut your HR admin hours in half with software tools and services built to transform your people management.

Protect your business from 600+ health & safety risks with our suite of health & safety software and compliance support services.

Reach a team of employment law and health & safety experts 24/7 for unlimited advice and guidance—minus the legal fees.

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Your guide to choosing the right HR software

The right HR software can become the backbone of your business. But there’s lots to consider when choosing your provider.

From a handy checklist of the features you need to look for, to the risks that software can help you avoid, our Guide to HR Software covers it all.

Need more support? Call the experts on our 24/7 advice line

Didn’t find the answers you were looking for? Or just want more in-depth support with your specific people management dilemma?

Get the answers you need by calling our expert team of advisors on our direct advice line.

  • Receive friendly, confidential advice that draws on decades of experience
  • Talk through uncertainties to develop the best course of action
  • Reach a team of experts at all hours for tailored support
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FAQs

Q. How do I access BrightLightning?

At BrightHR, we think you deserve quick answers to those pressing HR and health & safety questions that keep you up at night.

That’s why we’ve collected over 11,000 of your burning questions that BrightHR users can access right here on BrightLightning (brighthr.com). It really is that easy!

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