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What’s the difference between – a leader and a manager?
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...
Question time: working during a lockdown
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,...
Brexit checklist for employers: Are you ready for 2021?
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 need a bigger trophy cabinet!
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...
When life gives you lemons ….
As HR consultants and trainers, one area of key focus has always been leadership. We know that businesses need a strong leader to guide and direct the team and indeed, this is how the most successful organisations succeed. Yet what happens when things go wrong?...
Meet the team – Samantha Croston
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 Sam Croston, our HR Business Partner. Time at PMHR: Three years – and they know what they say about time when you’re having...
People Matters HR Christmas Video 2020
Merry Christmas everyone, with love from the whole team at People Matters HR. It's been a tough year on everyone with many ups and downs but at last, the festive period is here.
Niel Cope appears in prestigious Leaders Council podcast with Geoff Hurst
Niel Cope, Managing Director of Bury-based People Matters HR, was chosen to speak on the podcast run by The Leaders Council of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, alongside 1966 World Cup champion, Sir Geoff Hurst. The Leaders Council of Great Britain and Northern...
Engagement and Training options while remote working
It doesn’t take a genius to tell you that the workplace has changed beyond recognition over the past 6 months. We’re working from home, staff are furloughed and for many, business is painfully slow. We know – you’ve heard it all before. But just what can companies do...
Coronavirus: Guidance for Better Mental Health By rehab4addiction
People Matters HR is proud to be working with Boris MacKey, the Community Outreach Manager at rehab4addiction to present their online resource for dealing with the issue of mental health during the Coronavirus lockdown.
People Matters HR 9th Birthday
People Matters HR are nine years old today! I can’t believe it’s nine years since I set up People Matters from a simple dream of wanting to work for myself and look after SME businesses and give them decent professional people management advice. On birthdays I always...
People Matters HR Team focus pieces – Yvonne Cope (July 2020)
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 Yvonne Cope, a company director. Time at PMHR: 9 years. I am married to the MD Niel so I have been involved since day one!...