Consult HR

04/08/2026

30/07/2026

We are recruiting for a HR Generalist/Consultant (Maternity Leave Cover). The link to the role details and how to apply are in the comments.

30/05/2026

George Fleming, loved your article in Londonderry Chamber of Commerce Derry Chamber connected magazine. A great honest opinion and advice on your business journey 👏 a great read👌

27/02/2026

This week I had the pleasure of delivering an Employment Essentials Workshop for business owners — and those just starting out on their business journey and preparing to grow their team.

Hiring your first employee (or expanding your staffing pool) is a huge milestone.

It’s exciting.
It’s necessary for growth.
And if we’re being honest — it can feel daunting.

There’s a lot to get right from the start.

During the session we covered:

✔ Understanding the different types of staff you can engage — employees, workers and self-employed
✔ The differences between part-time, full-time and casual arrangements
✔ Contracts of employment and the policies every business should have in place
✔ How to recruit the right person for your team — and avoid costly hiring mistakes
✔ The top 10 employment law essentials every employer should know
✔ What to do if things don’t go to plan

The key message?

If you set the foundations correctly at the beginning, you significantly reduce risk, protect your business, and create the right culture from day one.

Too many small businesses wait until there’s a problem before seeking advice. Getting ahead of it is always the smarter move.

If you’re preparing to hire — or unsure whether your current setup is compliant — now is the time to review it.

Growth is good.
Growth done properly is even better.

20/02/2026

All set for our webinar on employment law changes in NI

✅️ nearly 50 registered
✅️ statutory sick pay changes
✅️ minimum and living wage rates
✅️ how to avoid breaching
✅️ extention to family bereavement leave and pay
✅️ proposal of safe leave
✅️ where we are with the good jobs bill

thankyou for all attending

18/02/2026

Employment law update webinar
✅️Join us on Friday 20th Feb
✅️10 am
✅️Online
Link to register below👇

Get ahead with the up and coming employment law changes in Northern Ireland in this informative online session!

05/01/2026

✨ New Year, New Goals… Is One of Them Getting Your HR Under Control? ✨

If your resolution for 2026 is to finally get on top of policies, paperwork, people issues and compliance, you don’t have to do it alone.

Outsourcing your HR to Consult HR means you can:
✔️ Reduce stress with expert support on hand when issues arise
✔️ Stay compliant with up-to-date guidance and legally sound processes
✔️ Save time by handing over admin-heavy tasks and documentation
✔️ Improve your culture with proactive people management, not just crisis response
✔️ Gain peace of mind knowing your HR is being managed by specialists who understand your business

Start the year with clarity, confidence and expert support behind you.

💬 Ready to make HR one less thing to worry about in 2026?

📩 Get in touch today! Call: 078 5808 9006 or email: [email protected]

31/12/2025

As the year draws to a close, we’d like to wish all our clients a very happy, healthy and prosperous new year. We look forward to working with you in 2026.

29/12/2025

🎯 What Should You Do With Employees’ Unused Holiday at Year-End?

For some, the leave year is drawing to a close, and you might find that you have staff with unused holidays. Before you close the books, here are some smart steps to protect your business and stay fair to your employees:

✅ Encourage leave sensibly: Remind your team early about remaining holiday time and offer guidance. This helps ensure staff get their rest and reduces end-of-year holiday build-ups.

📄 Carry over or restrict carry over? Know your rules:

● In many cases, unused statutory leave cannot just be “paid out.” Instead, un-used holiday often must either be taken or carried over, depending on contract and circumstances.
● Some employers adopt a ‘use it or loose it’ policy, this must be specifically specified in the terms and conditions.
● If workers couldn’t take holiday because of long-term sickness, family leave such as maternity leave or employer constraints, carry-over may be allowed, often within a set timeframe (e.g. the next 18 months) rather than automatically lost.

📅 Plan early - not at the last minute: Waiting until the final month to sort outstanding holiday can create operational chaos. A timely plan for holiday requests, carry-overs or leave-taking makes for smoother payroll, happier team and better compliance.

⚠️ Know the ‘payment in lieu’ rules: Paying employees for unused holiday at year-end isn’t always lawful. That option normally only applies when someone leaves the job, not simply because the holiday year ended.

Need help reviewing your holiday policy or figuring out what’s best for your team? Consult HR can guide you through compliance, carry-over agreements and leave-planning so you finish the year in control.

📩 Get in touch today! Call: 078 5808 9006 or email: [email protected]

24/12/2025

🎄The Christmas holidays have officially arrived!

We would like to take a moment to sincerely thank our clients for their support throughout the year and wish them a very Happy Christmas!

Have a wonderful break.