Yvonne Cope, People Matters Director

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Christmas party HR guidelines. Dos and don’ts

Christmas party HR guidelines. Dos and don’ts

The holiday season is well underway, meaning businesses are having their annual Christmas and holiday parties. It can be the perfect opportunity to relax at the end of a stressful year, socialising with colleagues without having to discuss work. Even though you're...

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Introducing the power of Leadership Development

Introducing the power of Leadership Development

Unlock leadership potential in your team and address the hidden impact of ineffective leadership on employee satisfaction and productivity. 37% of people have considered leaving their jobs because of their manager. We need to address the elephant in the room. Poor...

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Plan to Make Work Pay

Plan to Make Work Pay

Labour’s new employment rights bill, Plan to Make Work Pay, is expected to be introduced on 12th October, 100 days after coming into office. Set to be the biggest change in employment rights in 100 years, it aims to improve protections for workers across various...

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What could a Labour government mean for your business?

What could a Labour government mean for your business?

The 4th July is fast approaching and as all political parties are hot on the campaign trail, many business owners will be wondering exactly what this could potentially mean for them as employers. Niel Cope, CEO of award winning People Matters HR, has put together an...

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What could the General Election mean for your business?

What could the General Election mean for your business?

The 4th July is fast approaching and as all political parties are hot on the campaign trail, many business owners will be wondering exactly what the Labour government business impact could potentially mean for them as employers. Niel Cope, CEO of award winning People...

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The rise of the Accidental Manager

The rise of the Accidental Manager

In these challenging times, more than ever before businesses need strong leadership. When employees trust their leaders, they invest more time and creativity. Additionally, they engage better with customers and teammates. Morale is high and business is buoyant....

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4 reasons to engage a HR Consultancy

4 reasons to engage a HR Consultancy

People Matters HR, a prominent HR consultancy in the North West, offers customised HR consultancy benefits through a variety of retainer packages. These packages cater to diverse business types and growth stages, all sharing a common goal: enhancing professional...

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3 ways … to reduce stress in the workplace

3 ways … to reduce stress in the workplace

While stress has always been part and parcel of the workplace, after the disruption of the past few years, it is something that is being seen more and more. While this clearly isn’t acceptable – the statistics are there, and make pretty sobering reading:• Mental ill...

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Leadership course launches for 2023

Leadership course launches for 2023

Leading HR consultancy People Matters HR has started a Leadership training course, designed to help businesses achieve greater profitability though a happier, more productive workforce. People Matters HR CEO, Niel Cope, is delivering the intensive leadership program...

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HR Updates  – all you need to know

HR Updates – all you need to know

Confused by trying to follow all the latest HR updates? It’s not surprising. With frequently changing legislation, it can often feel like a full-time job just to keep up. As one of the North West’s leading HR Consultancies, People Matters HR understand the importance...

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People Matters HR named best in Greater Manchester

People Matters HR named best in Greater Manchester

Leading Bury HR Consultancy People Matters HR is celebrating their latest industry award. They earned the title of Best Outsourced HR Service Provider in Greater Manchester at the prestigious Global Excellence Awards. This achievement adds to their ongoing winning...

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Looking after your mental health this Christmas

Looking after your mental health this Christmas

It’s here again – the most wonderful time of the year! Most of us are starting to wind down before the last week at work and are looking forward to spending a well-deserved break with friends and family. Yet for many people, Christmas can be a testing time mentally,...

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