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Making flexible working the default: New regulations and business impact
In 2021, the UK Government launched a consultation on whether to reform flexible working regulations (The Flexible Working Regulations 2014). People Matters HR has outlined the key developments to help businesses understand the changes that have now been implemented....
PMHR Sponsoring North West Business Expo!
We can’t wait to be sponsoring 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 ways HR has changed , highlighting main changes that the industry has seen...
PMHR Anniversary: 10 Years in Business
We can’t quite believe that this month, PMHR celebrate 10 years in 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 is a critical yet often overlooked part of running a business. While it might not be the most exciting task, it’s essential for daily operations and compliance with legal obligations. At People Matters HR, one of the North West’s leading 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 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...