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03/11/2026

🧡After 15 wonderful years, it's time to say goodbye to Holges Consulting! 🧡

After 15 years of providing HR support to businesses across Thanet, East Kent and beyond, Holges Consulting has now officially closed its HR doors.

I would like to take this opportunity to say a huge and heartfelt THANK YOU to all my wonderful clients, colleagues and everyone who has supported me along the way.

It has been an absolute pleasure working with so many fantastic businesses and people over the years. I've been fortunate enough to build some lovely relationships, share in your successes, help navigate the occasional HR challenge and, hopefully, make a positive difference along the way!

Your trust, loyalty and support have meant so much to me, and I am incredibly grateful to everyone who has been part of the Holges Consulting journey.

Looking for HR support?

Although Holges Consulting has now closed, I wouldn't want to leave anyone without somewhere to turn for HR advice and support.

If you're looking for independent HR support in Thanet, East Kent or the surrounding areas, I'm very happy to recommend the following lovely HR professionals:

🌟 Kristy West – Alika & Co Bespoke HR Solutions
https://alikahr.co.uk/

🌟 Amanda Nicholls – HR Solve It
https://hrsolveit.co.uk/

🌟 Tracey Bessent – TLB HR
https://www.tlbhr.co.uk/

🌟 Jessica Tingey-Emptage – Comply Partners Ltd
https://www.complypartners.co.uk/

As one chapter comes to an end, I look back on the past 15 years with enormous pride, gratitude and lots of happy memories.

Thank you once again for being part of my journey. It's been a pleasure!

With very best wishes and heartfelt thanks,

Amanda

17/09/2026

💡 Good HR isn’t just about dealing with problems when they happen.

Some of the most valuable HR work happens long before there’s an issue.

Clear expectations, regular conversations and consistent processes can help prevent small concerns from becoming much bigger problems.

Whether it’s managing absence, addressing performance concerns, supporting a new manager or dealing with a change in the business, getting HR advice early can often save considerable time and stress later.

If something doesn’t feel quite right with an employee situation, you don’t have to wait until it becomes a formal HR issue before asking for advice.

Holges Consulting is here to support you.

14/09/2026

📋 When did you last review your HR documents?

Policies and procedures can easily become one of those things that are written, filed away and forgotten about.

But as your business grows and employment legislation changes, your HR documentation needs to keep up.

It’s worth regularly checking that your:

✔️ Employment contracts are up to date
✔️ Employee handbook reflects current policies
✔️ Sickness and absence procedures are clear
✔️ Holiday policies are being applied consistently
✔️ Managers understand the procedures they’re expected to follow

Having the right documentation in place isn’t just about compliance – it gives both you and your employees clarity and can make difficult situations much easier to manage.

Not sure whether your HR paperwork is still fit for purpose?

Holges Consulting can help you review what you have in place and identify any gaps.

09/09/2026

A Conversation I Seem to Be Having More Often...

"I thought we'd sort the paperwork out later."

It's something I hear quite regularly from growing businesses.

The trouble is, "later" often becomes the moment there's a disagreement, an absence issue or an employee leaves.

That's why I always encourage clients to put the basics in place first.

It's much easier to build on solid foundations than repair them afterwards.

Sometimes the best HR advice isn't about solving problems.....it's about helping prevent them.

07/09/2026

One Thing I've Noticed Recently...

I've welcomed several new clients over the past few weeks and it's reminded me of something.

Many small business owners think HR starts when an employee problem lands on their desk.

In reality, good HR starts much earlier.

A clear contract.
An up-to-date handbook.
Keeping good records.
Regular conversations with your team.

They're not the most exciting parts of running a business, but they're often the things that prevent the biggest headaches later on.

Good HR isn't about creating paperwork.

It's about creating confidence.

Small Business | HR Support | Business Owners

04/09/2026

One Thing I've Noticed Recently...

I've welcomed several new clients over the past few weeks and it's reminded me of something.

Many small business owners think HR starts when an employee problem lands on their desk.

In reality, good HR starts much earlier.
🖋A clear contract.
🖋An up-to-date handbook.
🖋Keeping good records.
🖋Regular conversations with your team.

They're not the most exciting parts of running a business, but they're often the things that prevent the biggest headaches later on.

Good HR isn't about creating paperwork.
It's about creating confidence.

Small Business HR Support | Business Owners

03/09/2026

"My Fit Note doesn't end until next week... can I come back to work?"

It's a question I've been asked twice recently.

Many employers are surprised to learn that a Fit Note isn't a legal instruction preventing someone from returning to work.

Every situation should be assessed individually, balancing the employee's wellbeing with your duty of care.

Sometimes the best HR answer starts with a simple conversation.

Fit Note | Sickness Absence | HR Advice

27/08/2026

When an employee leaves, don't forget about the information they leave behind.

✔ Remove system access.
✔ Recover company property.
✔ Review what records need to be retained.
✔ Securely delete information that's no longer needed.

A well-managed leaving process protects both your business and your former employee.

HR Tips| Business Owners | Data Protection

25/08/2026

How healthy are your HR foundations?

We've created a simple Small Business HR Health Check to help you review the essentials.

It takes just a few minutes and could highlight small improvements that save much bigger problems later.

Comment HEALTH CHECK below and we will send it over.

HR Checklist | Small Business | Free checklist

20/08/2026

We've recently updated our Employee Privacy Notice template to reflect the latest data protection requirements, including the strengthened complaints procedure.

If you're an existing client and would like an updated copy, just get in touch.

We're always happy to help keep your documentation current.

Holges Consulting | HR Support | Data Protection

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Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5pm

Website

http://holgesconsulting.co.uk/

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