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HR Dept North East Cheshire & Warrington HR Dept is a friendly local HR consultancy, providing SME's with access to expert HR support from a local professional as and when they need it. TUPE.

No call centres, no long contract tie ins. The HR Dept Wilmslow provides outsourced HR services to small and medium sized businesses across Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Cheadle, Bramhall, Poynton, Bredbury, Romiley and Marple. Everything you would expect from an in-house HR professional, but at a fraction of the cost. Employment law is complex - coping on your own brings significant risk. You don't want to break the law or face expensive tribunals but few businesses can afford a full time HR professional or HR Department. Even so, you need reliable advice that you can act on. The HR Dept provides you with local, personal and professional HR services with up to date expertise whenever you require it, without breaking the bank. Whatever the issue, we would love to help. Products and services. We do not sell an off the shelf package of services. Here are some of the services we offer. We provide a free health check on all your current contracts of employment and employee handbooks. For your FREE HR Health check and review, please call Emma Fay. Contracts of Employment and staff handbooks. Redundancy/restructure. Training and development. Disciplinary and grievance procedures. Absence management. Employee attitude surveys. Employee benefits. EAP (employee assistance program). HR software. For a fixed monthly fee you can also have unlimited telephone HR advice from our qualified team. With a practical and pragmatic approach, we guide you through any employment issue from a disciplinary and grievance procedure to dealing with sickness absence. We draft all letters and support you through the process. Just as crucially, we allow you to manage your staff in the way your business needs. What is more if you follow our advice, any possible tribunal expenses will be covered.

How well are probation periods actually being managed in your business?A probation clause in a contract isn't enough. Ma...
19/10/2026

How well are probation periods actually being managed in your business?

A probation clause in a contract isn't enough. Managers need to set clear expectations, give feedback early, record objective evidence and make timely decisions.

Our Managing Probation with Confidence online workshop gives managers a practical structure for doing exactly that. Booking details can be found via the link below.

Managing Probation with Confidence - Online workshop – MS Teams, Wed 18 Nov 2026 - Probation periods are not a “wait and see” stage anymore. This session helps managers manage probation properly, address issues early and make safe decisions at the right time. What we’ll cover How to structur...

Proud to sponsor the ‘Best Client Engagement Initiative’ award tonight. What a fab event by Altrincham and Sale Chamber ...
16/10/2026

Proud to sponsor the ‘Best Client Engagement Initiative’ award tonight. What a fab event by Altrincham and Sale Chamber of Commerce - we love being part of this business community 🥂

Anyone else appreciate office days MORE when they don’t do them every day? 💜Today is one of our coworking days in Cheadl...
14/10/2026

Anyone else appreciate office days MORE when they don’t do them every day? 💜

Today is one of our coworking days in Cheadle Hulme and I genuinely look forward to them.

We also try to make them work for everyone.
�🟢 Travel after the worst of rush hour �🟣 Meet at the coworking space around 9.30/10 even though normal start times are 9am�🟢 Still get almost a full day together

For me, that’s genuine flexible working.

Not blanket rules about home vs office.

Just looking at what works for the job, the business and the people.

And if you’re asking your team to travel somewhere, give them a reason to be glad they came!

For us: conversations, collaboration and (importantly) nice lunch 😋

Has hybrid working made you appreciate office days more or less?

Thank you to everyone who joined our Employment Law Update Webinar today.October is a big month for employers, and we co...
13/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined our Employment Law Update Webinar today.

October is a big month for employers, and we covered a lot, including:

- tribunal claim time limits increasing from three months to six months
- harassment duties becoming more demanding
- third-party harassment risks
- trade union access changes
- practical steps SMEs should be considering now

The main theme?

Employment law is changing, but the biggest challenge for many businesses will be implementation.

It’s one thing to update a policy.

It’s another to make sure managers understand what it means day to day.

That’s also why we’re launching HR Bitesize: Practical People Conversations on 22 October.

The first session is:

Managing Difficult Conversations Before They Escalate

It’s designed to help business owners and managers deal with real people issues more confidently, using realistic scenarios, discussion and practical takeaways.

If you missed today’s webinar and would like details of the recording, send us a message.

To view our upcoming events, use the link in our bio!

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Mental health is an essential part of a healthy workplace environment and is something we should all feel comfortable ta...
10/10/2026

Mental health is an essential part of a healthy workplace environment and is something we should all feel comfortable talking about.

As an employer, you play a key role in creating an environment where people feel valued, supported and free to be themselves.

From encouraging regular check-ins to offering flexible working arrangements and practical support, small actions can have meaningful impact on employee wellbeing and workplace culture.

If you're exploring ways to shape a wellbeing strategy that fits your team and your business, The HR Dept are here to help.

07/10/2026

There’s no need to dwell on the benefits of good employee wellbeing for employees, they speak for themselves. But have you considered the benefits to your business?

Healthy, happy and motivated workers can help improve productivity, reduce absenteeism and presenteeism, and boost employee loyalty. Investment in employee wellbeing can also support recruitment and retention, especially in a world where employee experiences are shared more publicly than ever.

In our latest blog, we explore the benefits of employee wellbeing for both your people and your business, along with practical tips to help strengthen your approach to supporting employee wellbeing.

At a time when employee wellbeing was not terribly high up the agenda, the Cadbury family really saw the benefits. Wellbeing pioneers, they famously built…

It’s National work life weekA positive work-life balance plays an important role in employee wellbeing, engagement, and ...
05/10/2026

It’s National work life week

A positive work-life balance plays an important role in employee wellbeing, engagement, and overall job satisfaction.

This week is a great opportunity to check in with your team, encourage open conversations, and explore ways to create a more supportive and flexible working environment.

By prioritising employee wellbeing, businesses can benefit from happier teams, improved productivity, and stronger retention.

Looking for practical ways to support your people? Get in touch with our team today.

30/09/2026

What is a training repayment clause?

The term clause gives a clue, because it is contractual – a clause within a contract. You cannot just impose a repayment if they leave, it will need to have been agreed to beforehand or it will fall foul of statutory law under unfair deduction of wages. This could either be in the format of a contract or another written agreement. In our latest blog we look at the the common mistakes employers should avoid when it comes to training repayment clauses.

While Henry Ford’s apparent retort to “What if I train them and they leave?” was wittily “What if you don’t train them and they stay?”, a pragmatic third…

23/09/2026

Right to work checks are in the headlines this Autumn because the government is broadening their scope as of 1st October.

The changes relate more to commercial law rather than employment law, but it is a good opportunity to review your current right to work check processes.

Has everyone on your payroll, from employees to casual staff, been properly checked? Don’t assume just based on an accent or skin colour that a check is automatically required.

In our latest blog we look at what is new, plus what you need to do to ensure your business stays compliant.

Right to work checks are in the headlines this Autumn because the government is broadening their scope as of 1st October. The changes relate more to…

16/09/2026

Big employment law changes are landing in October 2026.

Employers will need to adapt to new requirements around harassment prevention, trade union rights and tribunal claims. Preparing now can save time, reduce risk and help keep your business compliant.

Read our latest blog to learn more!

Alongside a tough economy and global uncertainty, employment law changes have dominated the SME landscape for more than a year. This October, the next…

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