Rise HR

26/05/2026

We’re excited to share our latest case study, thank you to Virtuoso for allowing us to share your experience of working with us and the positive results from working together to create and roll out the Management Development Toolkit. To read the full case study please follow the link below.

It’s the reminder businesses need that change doesn’t happen overnight, but with consistency, collaboration and an openness to learning new skills; development happens and so does change.

Rise HR created a tailored Management Development Toolkit, designed specifically for the clients culture, operating style & industry.

05/05/2026

Last week we had our face-to-face team meeting in the beautiful Tortworth House Business Centre – a gorgeous space.

We had a full packed agenda and the pleasure of welcoming Catherine Mitchell along for a fantastic legal update.

Time together as a team; face-to-face, to collaborate and knowledge share, they are the best days.

Hoping our clients had a lovely long weekend. Happy Tuesday everyone. 😊

27/04/2026

We’re proud to announce we are winners of the South West Prestige Awards, HR Consultancy of the Year! We’re looking forward to celebrating this achievement on the 29th June in Bristol.

Congratulations to the Rise HR team for making this happen and continuing to provide a brilliant service and expert HR Support to all our clients.

20/04/2026

In case you missed our Instagram stories last week… We are pleased to share that Sarah Makepeace is back working with the Rise HR team again.

Sarah has returned from an exciting period of exploring and travelling Asia… ask her about getting shipwrecked?! And swipe to see a picture taken on the top of Nam Xay viewpoint in Vang Vieng, Laos.

Sarah is straight back into supporting some large projects we are working on, and we are sure our clients will give her a warm welcome back too.

It’s great to have you in the team again, Sarah.

31/03/2026

With the new tax year comes employment law updates and payroll changes. Here’s a quick checklist for business owners:

✔️Holiday entitlement�If your holiday year ends in March, check holiday allowance balances. If an employee has still got a lot of holiday left over, take time to talk to them and find out why and gently encourage them to use their leave more effectively in the next year. This ensures your team get the reset and breaks they need, and reduces the amount of carry-over and potential cost pressures this can have on the business.

✔️Annual Leave holiday records
From 6th April 2026 a very new (literally last week!) legal requirement has come into force as part of the Employment Rights Act 2025. Employers will now be required to keep adequate records to show holiday entitlement and holiday pay compliance, records will need to be kept for 6 years! The aim of this is to ensure that employers can prove that they have complied with annual leave regulations.
If you don’t have a process in place, or are using spreadsheets or paper calendars – now is the time to review your internal process and ensure records are kept!

✔️Minimum Wage increases�Take the time to ensure you're prepared and have incorporated the changes for the April minimum wage increases.

✔️Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changes�Following from a previous post of ours - check you're ready for updates to SSP – making sure your policies and payroll systems are aligned.

A quick review now can help avoid payroll issues and unexpected costs in the new tax year.

We’re busy behind the scenes working closely with our retainer clients preparing for the Employment Rights Bill changes for your policies and contracts, if you have any questions or would like support – please get in touch: [email protected]

24/03/2026

Are you a small business and unsure if you need additional HR Support? Are you debating recruiting someone internally or outsourcing your HR needs?

Managing people can be one of the most rewarding (and challenging) parts of running a business. For many small and medium-sized organisations, hiring a full-time HR Manager isn’t financially feasible or practical. But that doesn’t mean you need to go without HR support. That’s where the team at Rise HR can step in and make a real difference.

Rise HR gives SME’s access to expert HR support. We pride ourselves in taking the time to get to know your business, your culture and the industry you work in.
We can support all your people needs from performance management and recruitment support to organisational change, employee engagement and workplace wellbeing. Outsourcing HR helps organisations handle people challenges with confidence.

Providing business owners with peace of mind – knowing you have trusted people partners available if any complex issues arise. We’re there when you need us.

If you're a growing business and feeling the pressure of managing HR alone, maybe this is nudge you need to reach out. Get in touch with us to find out how we might be able to support you, or have a read of our recent blog post, under the HR Knowhow section on our website.

12/03/2026

Is it time to review your salaries and benefits package?

With ongoing cost-of-living pressures and a competitive job market, many of our small business clients are taking a fresh look at their pay and benefits offering to minimise the impact of Pay Compression.

Have a read through these slides and if you need any support or have any questions, please get in touch with us: 📧 [email protected]

06/03/2026

Recognising this year’s International Women’s Day on Sunday 8th March, Give to Gain.

Knowledge sharing, providing support and collaboration are core values to Rise HR. We understand firsthand the value of building strong networks, building trust and creating opportunities that support growth internally and for our clients.

Today and always, we live by our values, and we commit to supporting others, to collaborating, to deepening relationships. Together we thrive, and we Rise (excuse the pun)!

12/02/2026

Last week we had our Feb team meeting. It involved a fun team game of werewolf (similar to The Traitors) and early birthday celebrations for Becky M and Helen!

Plus, lots of other insightful learnings shared, discussed and important planning for the upcoming ERB changes (keep an eye on your inbox clients).

We are a growing team and these face-to-face meetings always prove powerful to connect and collaborate.

10/02/2026

A shiny five star review on trustpilot! Thank you, these words mean so much.

If you need any support navigating tricky situations or conversations, please get in touch: [email protected].