Streetwise HR Ltd

Streetwise HR Ltd We don’t use jargon and we don’t faff. We get the job done quickly and painlessly through straight-talking HR advice that’s always results-driven

August has been a beauty ☀️🎂 Big birthday celebrations for Katie’s 40th birthday! 🎉🏖️ Our gurus enjoyed some well deserv...
31/08/2026

August has been a beauty ☀️

🎂 Big birthday celebrations for Katie’s 40th birthday! 🎉
🏖️ Our gurus enjoyed some well deserved time off during the summer holidays
📚 We continued delivering our Level 5 CMI Leadership and Management Apprenticeship at Bournemouth and Poole College
👩‍💻 And of course, we’ve been busy doing what we do best - supporting our lovely clients with all things people

And just like that, summer is almost over. So, what’s next?
👉 Making sure our clients are all on track for the Employment Rights Changes coming in October
👉 Gearing up for our next HR Sounding Board event in October
👉 Katie will be part of Evolve’s The People Puzzle panel on 22nd September

… and just like that, it’s the last Bank Holiday of the summer ☀️We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend. We’ll be back...
28/08/2026

… and just like that, it’s the last Bank Holiday of the summer ☀️

We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend. We’ll be back in full business mode on Tuesday.

Out of office: ON 👋

Big birthday alert! This weekend our lovely Katie is celebrating 40 fabulous years🎉We hope you have a lush weekend celeb...
14/08/2026

Big birthday alert! This weekend our lovely Katie is celebrating 40 fabulous years🎉

We hope you have a lush weekend celebrating 🥂🎂✨

Lots of love, team Streetwise 💜

So, what actually is The HR Sounding Board? Think of it as a non-stuffy club for HR professionals, run by the Gurus at S...
12/08/2026

So, what actually is The HR Sounding Board? Think of it as a non-stuffy club for HR professionals, run by the Gurus at Streetwise HR.

Private Linkedin group 💬
A safe space to ask questions, bounce ideas around, share industry news and chat to other HR people who get it.
Join here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12971019/

Regular IRL events 🎟️
We get a bunch of like-minded HR pros in a room and unpick the topics that are actually affecting us day-to-day - practical conversations, different perspectives… and plenty of coffee.
The next one is coming up in October: https://hr-sounding-board-oct.eventbrite.co.uk/

Need more of a sounding board? 💭
We also mentor HR professionals who want someone who gets it in their corner. Whether you need to sense-check a tricky case, build your confidence, think more commercially or simply ask “what would you do?”

Follow The HR Sounding Board to stay in the loop with upcoming events, tips and what’s going on in the world of HR.

8 years. Hundreds of tricky HR cases. Countless cups of coffee. One incredible Guru 💜We’re celebrating 8 incredible year...
10/08/2026

8 years. Hundreds of tricky HR cases. Countless cups of coffee. One incredible Guru 💜

We’re celebrating 8 incredible years of Kim at Streetwise HR!

If you’ve had the pleasure of working with Kim, you’ll know she’s the queen of “do it now”, unpicking complex ER cases and always finding a practical solution.

She’s a huge part of what makes Streetwise what it is and we’re incredibly grateful for everything she brings to the team and our clients.

Here’s to many more years 🎉

Five calls we recieve regularly…☎️ “Can I dismiss them?”☎️ “Do I really need a policy for that” ☎️ “My manager’s crying ...
07/08/2026

Five calls we recieve regularly…

☎️ “Can I dismiss them?”
☎️ “Do I really need a policy for that”
☎️ “My manager’s crying about…”
☎️ “Can you join a disciplinary in an hour”
☎️ “… help!”

Whether it’s a quick sense-check, an urgent people problem or a strategic discussion in the boardroom, we’re here to help your business navigate the messy reality of managing people.

Because good HR isn’t about quoting policies. It's about giving practical, commercial advice that works in the real world.

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking “I have absolutely no idea what to do here…” give us a call. Chances are, we’ve dealt with it a hundred times before.

📧 [email protected]

Sun, celebrations and Streetwise success… July’s been a great one! 🏆☀️ 🏆 In case you missed it, we were announced as fin...
03/08/2026

Sun, celebrations and Streetwise success… July’s been a great one! 🏆☀️

🏆 In case you missed it, we were announced as finalists for HR Consultancy of the Year in the Personnel Today 2026 Awards. National recognition alongside some of the best in the industry? We’ll take that!
👋 We welcomed our newest Guru, Daisy, to the team. She’s already been meeting clients and getting stuck in, so if you haven’t met her yet, we’re sure you will soon.
🚢 Kim enjoyed afternoon tea aboard the Dorset Queen for the Womenpreneur Networking Boat Cruise, organised by Zoe Phoenix in support of their Malawi Women’s Partnership project.
⚽️ Debbie, Kim and Daisy enjoyed The Net directors’ lunch at Rick Stein’s. Good company, great conversations and even better food! Huge thanks to Hill Osbourne for inviting us.
📚 We continued delivering our Level 5 CMI Leadership and Management Apprenticeship at Bournemouth and Poole College, helping to develop a fantastic group of leaders within a prominent local organisation.
🏖️ And to round off the month, Kim headed to Business by the Beach at The Nici, hosted by Sophie Foote. A brilliant way to end July!

The HR Scoop 🔎
👉 The countdown is on! Unfair Dismissal protections under the new Employment Rights Act kick in from 1st January, protecting anyone hired on or before the 1st July 2026 once they’ve hit 6 months of service. If you haven’t reviewed your probation process yet, now is the time.
👉 The next wave of Employment Rights Act changes land in October. Harassment, tipping, tribunal time limits, trade union reforms… there’s plenty to get your head around. If you’re not sure what they mean for your business, we’re here to help.

People often think HR is policies, contracts, and paperwork. Most days, it looks more like this:☕️ A “quick call” that t...
29/07/2026

People often think HR is policies, contracts, and paperwork. Most days, it looks more like this:
☕️ A “quick call” that turns into a 45-minute deep dive into a people problem
💭 A message asking “can I say this or will it land badly?”
🤯 A manager trying to do the right thing but not wanting to get it wrong
📞 A situation that started small and suddenly needs sorting today, not next week

If you’ve thought it, said it, or experienced it, we’ve probably dealt with it. Honestly, nothing really surprises us anymore 😂

Whatever the situation, as our existing clients will tell you, there’s no judgement from us... all we ask is for all the facts.

The job is getting the balance right: straight-talking, commercial advice that protects your people and your business at the same time.

If you need someone to call when things get messy, get our gurus on your side. Drop us a line to get started: [email protected]

Another Employment Rights Act update is heading your way this October… This time it’s trade union rules. Before you thin...
27/07/2026

Another Employment Rights Act update is heading your way this October… This time it’s trade union rules.

Before you think “this doesn’t apply to us”, bear with us.

What’s changing?
👉 a new duty for employers to inform workers of their right to join a trade union, whether you’re unionised or not
👉 updated rules on a trade union's right of access to the workplace
👉 a new right to reasonable accommodation and facilities for trade union representatives carrying out their duties
👉 a new right to time off for union equality representatives to carry out their duties
👉 an updated Code of Practice on trade union recognition

Our advice?
👉 Add in information about right to join a trade union into your oboarding (if you haven’t already)
👉 Review any existing union recognition or access agreements.
👉 Check your communication channels and policies
👉 Think about how you gather employee feedback and consult on change
👉 Make sure your managers understand the new rules and how they could impact the business
👉 Be extra cautious when handling disciplinary or dismissal decisions linked to industrial action

If you’re working your way through the October changes and aren’t sure

It’s International Self-Care Day… and yes, we know what you’re thinking but before you cringe and scroll on, hear us out...
24/07/2026

It’s International Self-Care Day… and yes, we know what you’re thinking but before you cringe and scroll on, hear us out.

As a business owner, you’re probably the person everyone else relies on. You’re looking after your team, your clients, your inbox, your finances… the list goes on.

The truth is, looking after yourself isn’t indulgent. It’s good business. You make better decisions, you lead with more patience, you spot problems sooner and you’re far more likely to avoid burning out.

So today give yourself permission to:
☕️ Step away from your desk
🚶 Get outside and go for a walk
📵 Ignore your phone for an hour
🏖️ Book that annual leave you’ve been putting off

Your business needs you at your best, not your busiest. From one group of busy business owners to another… consider this a friendly nudge.

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76 Shelly Road East
Bournemouth
BH76HB

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Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

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