Do smaller employers need anything other than off-the-shelf templates for their HR contracts and policies? When this question is asked, I think back to a client I worked with some years back. They were a small plumbing business with a…

I’m sure we’ve all seen in the press that there a number of pieces of employment legislation going through Parliament at present. This may have prompted you as an employer to think about getting HR support for your organisation. You…

You’ve probably heard the old song about getting by with a little help from your friends… and the same is true in business. Every leader knows that with growth comes both highs and headaches — and sometimes the smartest move…

HR teams juggle a lot, from recruitment to employee wellbeing, compliance to internal communication. But much of the work that keeps everything running smoothly, is time-consuming and repetitive. That’s where Virtual Assistants (VAs) come in. VAs, used to wearing many hats,…

Authenticity. It’s a word that gets thrown around a lot these days and with good reason. Being authentic isn’t just a feel-good concept or trendy workplace jargon. It’s about aligning how we show up with who we really are. At…

Finding the Right Clients as an HR Consultant: A Guide to Defining Your Target Market As a HR consultant, one of the biggest challenges you might face is connecting with the right clients. And this isn’t surprising as you’re a…

HR can be a tough gig at the best of times, navigating culture, ways of working and changing legal landscapes. Add to the mix a creative and innovative industry and it adds an unexpected challenge. Both internal and external factors…

Picture this: you have just found out you are expecting a child. Excitement quickly blends with anxiety as questions flood your mind. When should you inform your employer? Will you receive the support you need? How will you balance work…

To celebrate pride month and LGBT+ Pride Day (28 Jun 2023), Nathan Worton a friend of HRi tells us how he believes employers can support LGBT+ in the workplace.   What Are the Benefits of Diversity and Inclusion? The arguments…

Supporting Men’s Health Week and its theme, Men’s Health and the Internet. Tim Jameson from MakeLifeClick will discuss the challenges men face with mental health in the digital age. He will also share tips on protecting mental health online. “I…

Growing a consultancy business is always a challenge. It came as a lovely and welcome surprise to win the High Growth Indie award in 2022. Humber HR People is coming up to our fourth birthday, so it is particularly significant…

To mark World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th Septembr 2021, we are pleased to be featuring a guest Bog from Philip Adkins, National IAPT Clinical Lead at Vita Health Group. Suicide prevention in the workplace: How to talk to someone…

Guest Blog from Nicole James of Bamboo People Solutions, an HRi Accredited Platinum Member   Why Employee Commitment Should Matter for your Business.  And the 5 top things you can do to improve it.   When it comes to HR,…

Guest blog from HRi member Gail Henderson of Kennedy Henderson – HR Consultancy and Business Psychology For many people, their emotional health and wellbeing has been challenged as a direct result of remote working, phased re-entry and trying to cope…

Guest Blog from Dylan Roberts & ppl.io, an HRi Accredited Platinum Member In, Up & Out In HR we can overcomplicate things.  Founders are confused, Managers are confused and even HR teams are confused.  We use a ton of jargon…

What to do when becoming an Employer for the first time   Guest Blog from Anabela Yourell, Stress Free HR Ltd, an HRi Accredited Platinum Member   So… you’ve built up a successful business and you have enough profit to…

Guest Blog from Rebecca Day, Day HR Consultants Developing your business acumen and commercial impact When I began my HR career, my first CEO told me that no matter what role you hold in the company you always have to…