The HR Dept Mid Wales

17/11/2025

05/11/2025

A little bit of fun for from The HR Dept Shropshire, The HR Dept Wrexham & Chester and The HR Dept Mid Wales 🎇

Remember, remember the 5th of November… and the importance of a in the workplace.

If Guy Fawkes were an employee today, his case would raise more than a few red flags for any . Let’s imagine a modern employer faced with a disgruntled employee harbouring explosive concerns (quite literally). Before jumping to disciplinary action, a fair and reasonable employer would have:

✅ Encouraged informal resolution – a quiet word might have defused the situation early on.
✅ Followed a formal grievance process – allowing Mr Fawkes to raise his concerns in writing.
✅ Considered whistleblowing protections – if he believed there was criminal wrongdoing or a miscarriage of justice.

Instead, poor Guy was found in a cellar with gunpowder and no evidence of a Working Time Directive opt-out. Had he been down there for over 48 hours? Was he mentally well? Was he coerced by colleagues? These are all questions a responsible employer should have asked.

A thorough investigation should have followed, with:

📄 Written notification of allegations
🧾 Access to evidence and witness statements
👥 The right to be accompanied at a disciplinary hearing

But instead, the employer relied on an anonymous tip-off and a confession obtained under torture – not exactly ACAS-compliant. No appeal was offered, and covert surveillance breached privacy laws (and likely GDPR too)... not to mention potential

And then there’s the tragic end. A fall from the scaffold – was he trained to work at height? Was equipment checked? No RIDDOR report, no accident book entry, no investigation. A regulatory nightmare!

💼 The lesson? No matter how serious the misconduct, employers must follow a fair and lawful process. Otherwise, they risk ending up on the wrong side of the law – and history.

08/10/2025

Get ahead of the game and stay up-to-date on the latest employment law changes at our Essential HR Skills Workshop on November 25th at 10:00 AM in . Don't miss out on this hands-on opportunity to learn and prepare for 2026! Link below for more details and to get tickets.

The government is bringing in significant employment law changes in 2026.. join us for a hands on HR workshop to understand what is in store

30/09/2025

- The HR Dept Mid Wales out at our client Continental Diamond Tool Limited for the next 2 days covering and ‘the way we do things round here’

07/08/2025

Our clients Burton Albion FC are hosting an evening for and on the 14th Aug from 5.30pm. See below for details of how to register 😀

Join us for our open recruitment evening for roles in Matchday Hospitality, Stewards, Safety, Security Food & Beverage, Retail & many more!

06/05/2025

The forthcoming Employment Rights Bill introduces a number of important changes that will impact both employers and employees. These include updates to flexible working arrangements, redundancy protections and other key areas of employment law.

To support organisations in understanding and preparing for these reforms, The HR Dept are hosting a dedicated webinar featuring expert advice and practical guidance.

🗓️ Tuesday 10th June 2025 from 10:00am to 11:00am
💻 Join here: https://lnkd.in/etyuFX52

We encourage all HR professionals, legal advisors and business leaders to attend.

01/03/2025

16/01/2025

Let’s be honest: many people struggle with the return to work after Christmas. A slight case of the January Blues is normal - especially when coping with the early mornings, chilly weather or an annoying cold! But sometimes low spirits in the office are indicative of something much more serious: poor employee well-being.

Many business owners believe that the personal lives of their employees should stay separate from the workplace. Whilst this is true to an extent, research shows that high employee well-being increases performance and productivity. This means that employee well-being isn’t just a personal issue, it’s something that can impact your entire company – and its success.

Check out our latest blog to learn more about employee well-being in your business:

Let’s be honest: many people struggle with the return to work after Christmas. A slight case of the January Blues is normal – especially when coping with the early mornings, chilly weather or an annoying cold! But sometimes low spirits in the office are indicative of something much more serious:...

08/01/2025

2025 is here, and it’s time to rethink how you handle HR! 💼

Running a successful business is no small feat, and managing HR in-house can be time-consuming, costly, and overwhelming. That's where outsourcing HR comes in!

✅ Save Time: Focus on growing your business while HR experts handle your HR needs.

✅ Stay Compliant: Labour laws and regulations change fast. Outsourced HR keeps you protected and up to date.

✅ Cost-Effective: Gain access to a team of experts for a fraction of the cost of hiring in-house.

✅ Boost Employee Satisfaction: Streamlined benefits, training, and support lead to happier, more engaged teams.

🔑 Let the pros take care of your HR needs, so you can take care of what you do best—running your business! 🚀

Get in touch with us today - [email protected]



02/01/2025

Happy New Year! 🎉

Kickstart 2025 with confidence by checking out our brand-new infographic outlining the key changes in employment law in 2025.

Our team is always here to support you—reach out with any queries. Here's to a successful year together!✨

24/12/2024

We understand that for some clients - this can be the busiest time of the year - so if you have over the festive period - then we're on call to help!

02/09/2024

A disciplinary procedure includes four main stages: the investigation, the hearing, the outcome, and an appeal. Each of these stages must be handled with care.

Navigate these steps below...