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03/08/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐳𝐞: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐈𝐧 2026 - 2027

Join HR Toolbox & pro-manchester on Thursday 17th September at Kuits Solicitors, for an exclusive breakfast session 👇

If you’re running a growing business in Manchester right now, you already know the feeling.

Squeezed on headcount. Squeezed on costs. Squeezed on time. And trying to keep up with a wave of changes that aren’t slowing down.

We’re bringing together four leading experts across HR, technology, finance and wellbeing for one honest conversation about what the next 18 months actually look like for Manchester businesses.

✅ The Employment Rights Bill, what’s changing and what you need to do now
✅ Cyber threats now targeting mid-sized firms
✅ Post-Budget impacts on your bottom line
✅ Why your retention and wellbeing strategy has never mattered more

No PowerPoint. No fluff. Just a straight-talking panel discussion with plenty of room for your questions.

📅 Thursday 17th September
📍 Kuits Solicitors, Blackfriars House
🕛 08.30am - 10.00am
🎟️ FREE TO ATTEND

Built for founders, MDs and senior leaders in businesses with 20–150 employees who’d rather be ahead of what’s coming than scrambling to catch up.

Grab your spot 👇
https://www.pro-manchester.co.uk/event/hr-essentials-for-growth-protecting-your-business-in-2026-and-beyond/

31/07/2026

HR Myth Busted ❌

“You have to give 3 written warnings before you can dismiss someone.”

Nope. That’s a myth.

There’s no legal rule requiring three warnings. What actually matters is following a fair and consistent process.

Did this one surprise you? 👇

Manchester

28/07/2026

Since April 2024, anyone can request flexible working from day one. Twice a year 📋

And you have two months to respond to each request.

But here is what is changing. From October 2026, simply citing one of the eight grounds for refusal will not be enough. You will need to show that the refusal was actually reasonable for your specific situation.

If your process is informal or inconsistent right now, that is the bit to fix before the rules tighten 👇

Want a clear, documented process in place? Get in touch 📩

24/07/2026

HR BINGO 🎯

Five phrases Andrew’s heard across 25 years in HR, employment law and tribunal litigation.

“Let’s take that offline” ✅
“We’ll circle back” ✅
“We’re like family here” ✅
“Bring your whole self to work” ✅
“Let’s touch base” ✅

Full house. And still no idea what any of them mean 😅

Which one do you hear the most? Drop it below 👇

ManchesterBusiness EmploymentLaw HRLife CorporateSpeak BusinessOwners

22/07/2026

It’s been hot out there 🌡️

If you’re an employer, here’s what you need to know. There’s no maximum legal working temperature in the UK.

But you do still have obligations.

Watch the video

WorkplaceSafety Manchester

21/07/2026

Still handling all your employees’ summer holiday requests in a spreadsheet? 🏖️

There is an easier way.

Without HR software, holiday season looks like requests by text, sticky notes on the desk, clashes spotted far too late and admin time you simply do not have.

With it, everything sits in one place. Clashes get flagged early. And your team manage their own requests without needing to chase you for answers.

It does not need to be complicated. It just needs to work.

Take a look at the difference 👇

Want to know what would actually work for your business? Let’s have a chat 📩

PeopleManagement Manchester PeaceOfMind

17/07/2026

Signs you need HR support 🚩

✅ You’re Googling “can I sack someone for…” at 11pm
✅ Your “HR process” is a sticky note on the fridge
✅ You found out about a grievance from someone else

Sound familiar? 😅

You’re not doing it wrong. You’re just doing it alone. Let’s fix that 👇

Manchester

15/07/2026

Gen Z actually wants to be in the office. And the reason might surprise you 👀

Watch the video 👇

HRAdvice Manchester

14/07/2026

One toxic employee can wreck a team that took you years to build ⚠️
It rarely starts as something obvious. It begins with small things. A comment here. A bit of negativity there. Someone quietly pushing boundaries.
Over time, negativity spreads. Bad behaviour becomes normalised. Good people disengage or leave. And suddenly your time is being swallowed up managing cultural problems instead of running the business.
The key is early intervention. Here is how to handle it 👇
1️⃣ Name the behaviour, not the person. Be specific rather than using labels like difficult or toxic
2️⃣ Write down clear examples and the impact they are having
3️⃣ Have the conversation early. The sooner you address it, the more likely it is to change
4️⃣ Set clear expectations about what needs to improve and by when
5️⃣ If nothing changes, take appropriate action rather than resetting the situation
Dealing with something like this and not sure how to approach it? We are happy to talk it through 📩

10/07/2026

Ever wondered what a day running an HR consultancy actually looks like? 👀
From client check-ins to prepping for tonight's Cowgrills BBQ, here is a little behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life 👋

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