HR Dept North East Cheshire & Warrington

18/06/2026

Book your place here while there's still time: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/hrdeptnecheshireandwarrington

16/06/2026

1 week to go ⏳

Are your managers confident dealing with:
• difficult conversations
• absence issues
• underperformance

If not, now’s the time.

Our HR Essentials Training (23rd June) gives them the confidence and knowledge to get it right.

Spaces are nearly gone. Book here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/hrdeptnecheshireandwarrington

15/06/2026

This week is Learning Disability Week!

At The HR Dept, we’re proud to champion workplaces where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. People with learning disabilities bring valuable perspectives and strengths that enrich businesses and communities alike.

If you need support creating a more inclusive workplace, we’re here to help.

10/06/2026

Currently, employees need to have two years of continuous service for ordinary unfair dismissal protection. A tribunal may make a basic award plus a capped compensatory award and you still have to establish a fair reason (conduct, capability/performance, redundancy, statutory illegality/ breach of law, SOSR) and follow a reasonable procedure.

From January 2027, this is set to change. The qualifying period will reduce to just six months, and compensation awards will no longer be capped.

You might think you still have six months to prepare, but in reality, your business should be taking action by 1st July.

Our latest blog explains this in more detail, along with the steps you should take to prepare:

Cast a look over the Employment Rights Act, and when it comes to the biggest change – the expanded unfair dismissal rights for employees – you’d be…

09/06/2026

Not long to go, and a few spaces left 🙌

Booking via the link in our bio

03/06/2026

From Roman “decimation” to modern-day protests, managing workplace unrest has come a long way… thankfully.

But while employers can’t (and shouldn’t) control what people think, you can set clear expectations for how those views are expressed at work.

Getting this right isn't always easy, but being proactive can help prevent issues from escalating.

Read our latest blog to learn more:

How have employers dealt with civil strife and dissent historically? Roman legions had a policy of decimation whereby one in every ten soldiers was…

03/06/2026

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible contributions volunteers make to communities across the UK. With more than one in four people volunteering each month, their impact plays a vital role in shaping our society.

While volunteers aren’t employees, there are still important HR considerations to keep in mind and that’s where we can help.

01/06/2026

Our original baby, HR Dept Wilmslow, is 12 today 🎉

So many key moments in the last 12 years, both personally and from a business perspective...

It hasn’t been smooth sailing that's for sure. But I've always liked a bit of in flight turbulence 🤣

Hugely grateful to the people who support us, work with us and allow us to learn from them.

Here’s to what’s next 🚀

28/05/2026

With costs rising, many employers are struggling to offer the pay rises they’d like.

What often gets overlooked is this: a large number of employees don’t fully understand their benefits, or don’t realise how to access them. That means value is already there – it’s just invisible.

Before assuming dissatisfaction is purely about pay, it’s worth asking whether benefits are ever explained beyond onboarding, and whether managers know what’s available to signpost. It’s also good to get a free independent review of your employee benefits package to ensure you aren’t overspending.

Get in touch if you’d like us to arrange that for you. Clear, regular communication can make a real difference – without increasing payroll costs.

27/05/2026

The football world cup commences on June 11th, giving employers more to think about. Will you be a world class manager this summer as you guide your team through the HR considerations of a football world cup?

With most games kicking off after 8pm (due to the time differences, and counting early hours games as part of the night before), the biggest challenge may come for businesses running night shifts with footy-mad employees. 11pm, 2am and 3am games will be routine.

Even if your business runs during daylight hours this will still present problems. Droopy eyes and hangovers are no less desirable after a football match than your office Christmas party.

That said, a football world cup is something that captures the imagination of the whole country. So there is much to be said for striking the balance between embracing it and upholding standards. Here are some tips for doing just that...

Pep Guardiola has just left Manchester City after ten years of unprecedented success. Thomas Tuchel is being paid to lead England to glory in the USA.…