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Health and Safety. It’s one of those areas in a business that is a necessary evil. No one really wants to take responsibility for it – yet it’s absolutely essential to the day to day running of operations – and not to mention a legal requirement. People Matter’s HR,...

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...

The past 18 months has seen many change in the workplace – from furlough schemes to homeworking. Many things have been tough for businesses, but there are also some positives – and one of these is the focus on “agile working” – which offers staff the ability to work...

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 -...

After what seems like an eternity, lockdown is slowly being relaxed and we expect that soon, workers will be able to return to work - provided it is safe to do so. This will be a welcome relief for millions of business owners who are keen to get back up and running –...

You will no doubt already be aware that this April will see some changes for employers in terms of pay. This includes changes in limits to • Compensation for unfair dismissal• Redundancy pay• National minimum wage• Statutory sick pay• Statutory family leave pay. It’s...

If you’re in a management position, it’s crucial that you are also a great leader. Managing processes and getting things done is of course essential – but successfully leading a team is where you will add real value to your organisation. Knowing and understanding your...

Our business is all about people – and we know that our clients love getting to know our team better. This month, we’re putting the spotlight on Emma Lewis, our HR Advisor.Time at PMHR: 5 months – and you know what they say about time when you’re having fun!You are a...

We’re often asked if being a Manager is the same thing as being a Leader. It’s an interesting question, so let’s explore it.Picture the scene. Jane has been with her company for two years. She’s great at what she does, her customers love her and her colleagues have...

A week in to the third national lockdown and the legalities and logistics of working during the pandemic is one of the hottest topics about. While there is no doubt that more people are allowed to go out to work this time around than were permitted to back in March,...

Whatever your feelings about Brexit – in – or out – an agreement has finally been reached. It’s been a long time coming and despite being somewhat overshadowed, it’s important that employers are aware of any potential implications. The good news is, for now at least,...

We've always prided ourselves on being an award-winning business, and over the past few months the tally keeps on growing! We're celebrating after scooping a clutch of top accolades over recent months. The company, which manages the outsourced HR for some of the North...