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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 Employees Returning to Work After Lockdown
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...
HR update – the pay changes you need to know
As you would have already been aware, April 2021 saw some pay changes for employers. This included changes to limits in: Compensation for unfair dismissal. Redundancy pay. National minimum wage. Statutory sick pay. Statutory family leave pay. As an employer, 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. 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. You know what they say about time when you’re having fun!You are a HR Advisor...
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 the key differences in leader vs manager roles. Picture the scene. Jane has been with her company for two years. She’s great at what she does, her...
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: Were you ready for 2021?
Whatever your feelings about Brexit – in or out – an agreement was finally reached. It had been a long time coming, and despite being somewhat overshadowed, it was important that employers were aware of any potential implications, especially in areas such as...
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?...