hr2go Consultancy Ltd

30/09/2026

September has a way of catching everyone off guard, doesn't it? 🤔

The children are back in school.

The inbox is full.

And clients are clamouring for time in your diary.

Not a bad position to be in, I know! 🤩

As an HR consultant I've seen business owners struggling this month.

Struggling with redundancy consultations which they've been putting off for the summer.

Struggling with drafting employment contracts and policies because it's cheaper than paying someone.

Struggling with tricky people issues, unsure what they can and can't say and terrified of getting it wrong.

They were struggling because they were doing HR on top of running a business and something always gives.

Usually it's their time, their energy or the growth they actually started the business for.

Here's what I'd say to any small business owner reading this:

You don't have to be the HR department!

A good HR consultant (like me!) doesn't just tick compliance boxes.

I take the admin, the worry and the "am I doing this right?" off your plate, so you can get back to growing your business.

Think about what those extra hours a month could mean to you.

If September has left you feeling stretched, take that as a sign.

You don't need to wait until something goes wrong to get HR support.

If you'd like to talk through your current HR challenges, give me a call. ☎️



*Beautiful September sunset in my village 😊

04/09/2026

Lots of tickets sold already for this exciting event! 🙌🏼

Are you confident navigating a case once Tribunal proceedings become a real possibility? 🤔

I'm really excited to be supporting the Herts CIPD Branch who are delivering this great event led by Mark Fellows from Sherrards Solicitors.

This interactive session will take HR professionals through the practical realities of managing an Employment Tribunal claim from the moment a dispute looks likely to escalate, right through to the Preliminary Hearing.

Details:
📍Venue: University of Hertfordshire
🗓️ Date: Saturday 10th October 2026
⏰ Time: Registration and refreshments at 9.30am for a 10am start. Ends at 12.30pm.

Secure your place now! 👇🏼

Early booking is strongly recommended as places are expected to go quickly and this event is likely to sell out!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/employment-tribunal-from-acas-early-conciliation-to-preliminary-hearing-tickets-1997694204141?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/09/2026

Five years ago, I left the security of a corporate role to start my own HR consultancy. 🙌

With no clients.

And no safety net.

But with a belief that there was a better way to support businesses with their people, whilst getting the flexibility I needed for my family.

It hasn't been an easy ride.

There have been quiet months where I questioned everything.

But there were wins that reminded me exactly why I did it.

Along the way I've helped business owners build their first HR foundations.

Walked employers through hard conversations.

And watched teams grow stronger.

Five years in I'm still learning but I'm also proud of the journey I’ve been on.

Proud of the clients who trusted me early on and have stayed with me.

Proud of the version of myself who took the leap.

Here's to the next five. 🎉

06/08/2026

Making people feel heard can be a challenge. 📢

Most disputes aren't really about the surface issue, they're about people feeling unseen, unheard or dismissed.

When you validate someone's concern, not necessarily agree with it, but acknowledge it's real to them, something shifts.

In workplace mediation making people feel heard can be the fastest way to them finding a solution.

Before you jump to trying to fix conflict, try listening instead. 👂🏼

Reflect on words, emotions and feelings.

Let them know they’ve been understood.

And if that doesn't work and you need help to resolve a workplace dispute through mediation, give me a call! ☎️

09/07/2026

Small businesses can't keep up with compliance and it's costing them. 😲

Here's the uncomfortable truth for small business owners in 2026.

Employment law matters even if your headcount is small!

Large companies handle this with dedicated legal and HR teams.

Small businesses handle it with a spreadsheet, an online search and a lot of hope.

The result? 🤔

Outdated employee handbooks.

Missed legal deadlines.

And when a dispute happens, that outdated handbook or AI created policy is often the first thing someone will look at.

This isn't a "later" problem.

It's a right now problem and it's quietly eating into the time, money and peace of mind that you need to actually grow.

An HR consultant can solve this!

✔️ Health check audits that catch compliance gaps.
✔️ Up-to-date handbooks and policies that reflect current legislation.
✔️ Clear employment frameworks.
✔️ Systems and processes that scale with your team.
✔️ One point of accountability – me!

If you're a small business owner who's been meaning to "get to" your HR challenges this is your sign.

Let's talk about what a health check could look like for your business. ☎️

11/06/2026

Is a lengthy staff handbook really necessary for your small business? 🤔

Probably not.

But a Code of Conduct could be one of the best investments you make!

For small companies, where reputation and client relationships are everything, a well-constructed Code of Conduct is a relatively low-cost, high-value document.

Rather than a folder full of individual policies. 😴

A single Code of Conduct can bring everything together. 🤩

Including the mandatory requirements such as Health & Safety, Disciplinary & Dismissal, and Grievance procedures in a clear, accessible format your team will actually read and understand.

Here's why I recommend them:

✔️ Clarity - Employees know exactly what's expected of them, reducing ambiguity and the likelihood of disputes.

✔️ Employer protection - If disciplinary action becomes necessary, you have documented evidence that standards were communicated from the outset.

✔️ Culture & reputation - It signals that professionalism and respect matter in your company which resonates with both staff and clients.

✔️ Consistency - It gives managers a clear reference point, promoting fairness and reducing the risk of perceived favouritism.

✔️ Onboarding - New starters understand your values and expectations from day one.

✔️ Risk management - It can incorporate expectations around social media and external communications, closing gaps before problems arise.

✔️ Tribunal protection - Should a matter escalate, having a Code of Conduct in place, and evidence it was followed, significantly strengthens your position

I work with small businesses to create practical, proportionate HR frameworks that protect the business and support their people.

If you'd like to explore whether a Code of Conduct is right for your business, I'd love to have a conversation.

📩 Drop me a message or call me to find out more. ☎️

05/06/2026

From 1 January 2027, employees will be able to bring an unfair dismissal claim after just six months of service.

This is down from the current two years.

This changes everything about how you recruit and manage new starters.

If you run a small business or manage a team, you may have grown accustomed to the comfort of a two-year window before employees gain full unfair dismissal protection. 🤔

That buffer is being significantly cut.

Under the Employment Rights Act 2025, the qualifying period drops to just six months and compensation for unfair dismissal will also become uncapped. 😲

If you haven’t already reviewed your probationary practices, the time to act is right now.

If you want to know what I can help you tackle right now, have a read of my Newsletter and get in touch! ☎️

From January 2027, if you dismiss someone with six or more months’ service you need a fair reason and a fair process

14/05/2026

Has anyone else loved getting their wellies on again this week? ☔️

For me there is nothing so comfortable as a pair of wellies!

Maybe it’s because I was brought up on a farm so they were my go to footwear!

So what has this got to do with business or HR? 🤔

Nothing really apart from my HR consultancy is a lot like a good pair of wellies.

Hear me out!

When the weather turns and things get messy, you don’t have to scramble around looking for them, they’re right there where you left them, ready to go.

A great pair of wellies are built for the hard stuff, and they never let mud win.

That’s what I aim to be for the businesses I work with.

Familiar. Reliable. Ready.

Because every business hits muddy patches.

The question is whether you’ve got the right kit on! 🤔

If your HR support feels more like a flimsy pair of flip flops right now, let’s have a chat. ☎️

07/05/2026

This was me this morning delivering sexual harassment awareness and prevention training remotely. 👇🏼

This challenges me as I get nervous and much prefer delivering it in person.

But the group were amazing! 🤩

Reflecting on sexual harassment can be challenging.

And whilst most business owners don’t want to admit it, sexual harassment in the workplace is more common than they think.

So with the upcoming changes it’s important for to prepare.

I deliver sexual harassment training remotely so your team can complete it without disrupting the working day.

Your team will get:
✔️A clear understanding of what constitutes harassment
✔️Confidence to recognise and report it
✔️Practical guidance on your responsibilities as an employer

Whether you have 5 employees or 100, every business has a duty of care.

If you’d like to find out more or book a session, drop me a message or comment below. 👇🏼

05/05/2026

You didn't build your business to spend your days firefighting people problems did you? 🤔

But here you are.

Sitting with that nagging feeling that your managers aren't handling things the way they should.

That your senior team are pulling in different directions.

That the business is growing but somehow everything feels messier than it used to.

Can you keep doing it all yourself?

Or have you reached the stage where the way you've been managing people no longer fits the size of the business you're running?

The fix isn't hiring a full HR department overnight.

It's getting the right support in place quickly so that:
✔️ Your managers actually manage (and you don't have to step in every time)
✔️ Your senior team move in the same direction
✔️ People issues get handled before they become expensive problems
✔️ Growth stops feeling chaotic and starts feeling intentional

This is exactly what I do.

I work with business owners who are brilliant at what they do and who are ready to stop being the default answer to every people question in their business.

If that sounds like where you are right now, let's have a conversation about what's going on and what would actually help.

Drop me a message or comment below, I'm always happy to chat. ☎️