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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 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: Lessons from working during a lockdown
During the third national lockdown in the UK, the legalities and logistics of working during lockdown became one of the hottest topics. While more people were allowed to go to work compared to the first lockdown in March 2020, the message from the Government remained...
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 HR consultancy business. Over the past few months the tally keeps on growing! We're celebrating after scooping a clutch of top accolades. The company, which managed outsourced HR for leading North West...
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. Indeed, this is how the most successful organisations succeed. Yet what happens when things go wrong? There’s...
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...
Niel Cope appears in prestigious Leaders Council podcast with Geoff Hurst
Niel Cope, Managing Director of Bury-based People Matters HR, spoke on a podcast by The Leaders Council of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. He appeared alongside Sir Geoff Hurst, the 1966 World Cup champion. The Leaders Council of Great Britain and Northern Ireland...
Engagement and Training options while remote working
The workplace changed beyond recognition during the lockdown period. We were working from home, staff were furloughed and for many, business was painfully slow. We know – you’ve heard it all before. What could companies do to keep staff engaged and motivated during...
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, supporting SMEs businesses and giving 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!...
Understanding the Flexible Furlough Scheme: Insights from July 8, 2020
Job Retention scheme - Flexible Furlough As of July 1, 2020, the Job Retention Scheme transitioned into the Flexible Furlough scheme, granting employers greater flexibility. An employer's dilemma In short, businesses did welcome the original scheme. Moreover, it did...