by Niel Cope | Jul 14, 2021 | Health & Safety
Health and safety is a critical yet often overlooked part of running a business. While it might not be the most exciting task, it’s essential for daily operations and compliance with legal obligations. At People Matters HR, one of the North West’s leading HR...
by Niel Cope | May 27, 2021 | Awards
Leading HR consultancy People Matters HR are celebrating after scooping a top industry award. The Ramsbottom-based business has been named Breathe Partner of the Year, beating off competition from over 700 businesses across the UK. The Breathe HR Awards are run by...
by Niel Cope | May 17, 2021 | People Matters News
The past 18 months has seen many changes in the workplace – from furlough schemes to homeworking. While it’s been a challenging period for businesses, one of the most valuable developments has been the growing recognition of agile working benefits – giving staff the...
by Niel Cope | Apr 28, 2021 | Health & Safety
People ask us why HR often picks up the responsibility for health and safety in the workplace. To be fair, at first glance the two may not seem to have a natural affinity. However, when you really think about it, they do have something absolutely crucial in common...
by Niel Cope | Apr 1, 2021 | Improve
After what seemed like an eternity, lockdown was gradually relaxed, and workers were able to return to work, provided it was safe to do so. This was a welcome relief for millions of business owners who were keen to get back up and running. However, it also brought...
