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Making flexible working the default – what we know so far
From 23rd September a consultation began which runs until 1st December 2021, on whether to reform flexible working regulations (The Flexible Working Regulations 2014). as one of the North Wests Leading HR Consultancies, Bury based People Matters HR have put together...
PMHR Sponsor North West Business Expo this November!
We can’t wait to sponsor the North West Business Expo from SHOUT at the Bolton Whites Hotel on the 5th November.Award-winning People Matters HR are one of the North West’s leading consultancies offering a fresh new approach to managing HR in the SME market. The...
10 ways HR has changed over the past decade
A lot can happen in ten years- and it certainly has! As People Matter’s HR celebrate our 10th anniversary as one of the UK’s leading outsourced HR Consultancies, we’ve been reflecting on the main changes that the industry has seen over the past decade since we started...
PMHR Anniversary: 10 Years in Business
We can’t quite believe that this month, PMHR celebrate 10 years on business! We’re still amazed at how quickly it happens; it seems as though one day you’re setting up a new company-and the next you’re celebrating 10 years in business! It’s been the fastest decade of...
5 reasons why – you need to sort out your health & safety right now
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,...
Another award – and an exciting year!
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...
Agile working benefits: a new way of working
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...
Three reasons that linking HR and Health and Safety is productive for your business
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 -...
Supporting your employees return to work
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 –...
HR update – the pay changes you need to know
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...
QUIZ: What’s your leadership style, and why does it matter?
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...
Meet the team – Emma Lewis
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...