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Dawson HR Dawson HR offers professional HR services to businesses of all sizes across Cumbria, the North of England and South West Scotland.

The new episode of HR Untangled is out now! 🎧This time, we’re joined by Graeme Seavor, accountant and founder of SeavorC...
12/06/2026

The new episode of HR Untangled is out now! 🎧

This time, we’re joined by Graeme Seavor, accountant and founder of SeavorChartered to tackle a question lots of business owners face: how do you balance people and profit?

We talk about gauging the right time to hire, how to sense-check whether you can afford it (beyond just salary), what to do when staffing levels start to squeeze profitability - and lots more! If you want practical, commercially grounded HR insight, this one’s for you.

Listen now, and catch the full episode on Spotify, Apple or YouTube! https://linktr.ee/DawsonHR

09/06/2026

One-to-ones are not just about the to-do list, they’re about the person.

Scott shares a simple shift that makes a big difference: managers talking less, asking open questions, and focusing on connection, not work tasks. Even 15 minutes can leave someone feeling motivated and genuinely cared about ☺️

🎥 Watch the full episode of HR Untangled for more practical tips on building high-performing teams.

Health and safety can feel like a lot to juggle in a small business, especially when it’s still formatted in paper folde...
04/06/2026

Health and safety can feel like a lot to juggle in a small business, especially when it’s still formatted in paper folders, spreadsheets, or half-updated templates 🫣

Breathe HR recently launched a new Health and Safety module designed to make it easier for businesses to manage responsibilities in one place without the admin overload.

We can help implement this and put practical, workable processes in place, so you can manage health and safety proactively!

Want to know if it’s a good fit for your business? Send us a message and we’ll talk it through 💬

01/06/2026

Employee performance can often improve through a casual, two-way conversation without a formal 'performance plan' which some may find daunting. Clarify what’s expected, check what support or adjustments might help, and explore what else could be causing issues, inside or outside work.

Performance management isn't about pushing people out - it’s about retention and helping people get back on track! 👌

🎥 Watch the full episode of HR Untangled for the full conversation on performance management here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN8Z6AWScd4

This one comes up all the time, and it causes confusion on both sides 🥴Myth: If your child is ill, you can take sick lea...
27/05/2026

This one comes up all the time, and it causes confusion on both sides 🥴

Myth: If your child is ill, you can take sick leave.
Fact: Sick leave is for when the employee is unwell.

If your child becomes suddenly unwell, this usually falls under time off for dependants. It’s designed for unexpected emergencies and is typically unpaid, short-term time to deal with the situation and arrange care. 🤒

(After that, the next step is often annual leave, unpaid leave, or another agreed arrangement - depending on what works for your workplace.)

When managers and employees are working from different assumptions, it can create friction. A quick reminder of the correct category can save a lot of stress, keeping things fair and consistent.

25/05/2026

A six-month probation period now seems to be the norm. Helen, Nina and Zoe and the team untangle what good probation management looks like in real life. With check-ins, honest conversations and review points, people know where they stand, they get the opportunity to improve, and decisions feel fair.

🎥 Watch the full episode of HR Untangled for the full conversation on performance management, from probation onwards.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN8Z6AWScd4

Thanks for the kind words, Malcolm!We always love to hear client feedback. We pride ourselves on being practical and eas...
21/05/2026

Thanks for the kind words, Malcolm!

We always love to hear client feedback. We pride ourselves on being practical and easy to work with, so it means a lot to hear when our support makes a difference. ☺️

19/05/2026

Relentless expectations might look like 'high standards', but they often chip away at psychological safety.

Scott from People Spark Solutions talks about the downside of pushing flat out, and why high-performing teams still need space for reflection. If being flat out all the time becomes the excuse for 'we don’t have time for that', performance usually suffers in the long run!

🎥 Watch the full episode of HR Untangled for the whole conversation on what really drives high performance.

15/05/2026

Different working styles are not a problem to fix, they’re something to plan for. 📝

For example: giving someone a heads-up on what a meeting is about and when it’s coming can make a huge difference, especially for people with ADHD. It gives time to process and reduces pressure in the moment.

Small adjustments can make a big difference to performance!

🎥 Watch the full episode of HR Untangled for the full conversation on performance management.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN8Z6AWScd4

Mental Health Awareness Week is a reminder that supporting people at work goes far beyond policies and procedures. It’s ...
13/05/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week is a reminder that supporting people at work goes far beyond policies and procedures. It’s about empathy, understanding, and creating workplaces where people feel safe and supported.

We’re really proud to celebrate Helen and Zoe who are both qualified Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA England) 💛

In HR, conversations aren't always easy. People can be carrying all kinds of personal challenges behind the scenes. Having the awareness to spot when someone may be struggling, and understanding how to support them properly makes a real difference.



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