Tick HR Solutions Ltd

11/06/2026

At Tick HR Solutions, we’re fans of training that sticks. That’s why our training arm, Evolve Hub, is championing microlearning as a practical, proven approach to upskilling teams without the overwhelm of marathon training sessions. Here’s why microlearning works and how Evolve Hub can make it work for your organisation.

What is microlearning, and why it matters, let's have a look -
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10/06/2026

Many businesses have felt frustrated by large national HR providers that promise complete support but often fail to deliver in practice.

Have you experienced this?

Common concerns include:

Generic, risk-averse advice that doesn’t reflect your business, culture, or challenges

Long contracts and extended notice periods that limit flexibility

Impersonal support, with call centres replacing dedicated HR professionals

Slow response times and little or no onsite support

Policies and documents provided without clear guidance on implementation

Hidden costs despite already paying premium fees

A focus on limiting liability rather than supporting growth, culture, and employee wellbeing

For many businesses, HR support should feel proactive, personal, and practical not restrictive or disconnected.

That’s where Tick HR Solutions can help.

We provide flexible, tailored HR support designed around your business, values, and goals. Whether you need remote guidance, onsite support, or ongoing HR advice, we offer practical solutions without long-term commitments or hidden costs.

Our approach gives you access to experienced HR support at a fraction of the cost of employing someone in-house, while ensuring your people, culture, and compliance needs are properly supported.

If you’re based in Lincolnshire and want HR support that understands your business, Tick HR Solutions is here to help.

Call 01522 448 181

09/06/2026

Outsourcing your HR can be more affordable than you might think.

Our team can handle your employment documentation and provide expert support, so you can focus on what matters most - your people.

Whether you need help with contracts, policies, or day-to-day HR issues, we've got you covered.

Give our team at Tick HR Solutions a call. We are great listeners, no sales pitches, just helpful advice.

Call 01522 448 181

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Running a business often means juggling priorities, customers, cashflow, operations, and keeping your team motivated. HR can quickly move from “something we’ll deal with later” to urgent and time-consuming, especially when you’re faced with a tricky absence issue, a disciplinary, a grievance, or uncertainty about what employment law requires.

That’s where outsourced HR can add real value. At Tick HR Solutions, we support businesses in a tailored way that fits how you work, whether you want ongoing cover through an HR retainer, or prefer pay-as-you-go or ad hoc support when something specific comes up.

What does outsourced HR support look like? Let's have a look -
https://www.tickhr.com/outsourced-hr-support-for-businesses-what-it-looks-like/

05/06/2026

Employer Guide: Managing World Cup 2026 in the Workplace

1. Plan early
Remind employees how to request annual leave, how much notice is required, and how requests will be approved if multiple people ask for the same dates.

2. Identify key match days
If you expect certain fixtures to be popular, ask employees to flag their preferred games early. This allows managers to plan workloads, rotas, cover, and deadlines in advance.

3. Apply rules consistently
Use clear and fair criteria, such as first come, first served, team-based limits, or a rota system for high-demand dates. Make sure the approach is communicated in writing so decisions feel transparent and fair.

4. Consider flexible options
Where business needs allow, consider adjusted start and finish times, longer lunch breaks, shift swaps, hybrid working, or allowing employees to make time up later in the week.

5. Set clear boundaries
If you allow matches to be watched during working hours, be clear about expectations. Workload, customer service, health and safety, and operational needs should still come first.

6. Manage absence fairly
If absence increases around match days, follow your usual absence management process. Record absence properly, avoid assumptions, and have calm, factual return-to-work conversations where needed.

7. Keep it inclusive
Not everyone follows football, so balance any World Cup-related flexibility or perks with options that feel fair to the whole team.

Handled well, the World Cup can be a positive moment for engagement, teamwork, and workplace culture. The key is to plan early, communicate clearly, and apply policies consistently.

04/06/2026

Have you ever sat in a meeting, disagreed with what was being said, but said nothing? Have you ever watched a decision unfold that did not feel right, but assumed everyone else must know something you do not?

You are not alone, you are not weak. You are human.

What you experienced has a name, and understanding it could be one of the most valuable things an HR professional or people leader does this year.

What Is the Asch Conformity Effect?

In the 1950s, psychologist Solomon Asch conducted a series of now-famous experiments to understand the power of social pressure on individual judgement.

Participants were shown a line on a card and asked to match it to one of three other lines of clearly different lengths. The answer was obvious. Under normal conditions, people got it right almost every time.

But here was the twist. Let's have a look -

https://www.tickhr.com/the-danger-of-the-nodding-room-understanding-the-asch-conformity-effect/

28/05/2026

Running a business often means juggling priorities, customers, cashflow, operations, and keeping your team motivated. HR can quickly move from “something we’ll deal with later” to urgent and time-consuming, especially when you’re faced with a tricky absence issue, a disciplinary, a grievance, or uncertainty about what employment law requires.

That’s where outsourced HR can add real value. At Tick HR Solutions, we support businesses in a tailored way that fits how you work, whether you want ongoing cover through an HR retainer, or prefer pay-as-you-go or ad hoc support when something specific comes up.

What does outsourced HR support look like? Let's have a look -
https://www.tickhr.com/outsourced-hr-support-for-businesses-what-it-looks-like/

21/05/2026

We’re back with another of our successful networking events

MID SUMMER MIXER

We love to catch up with familiar faces as well as welcome new ones for an enjoyable few hours of conversation, connections and insight.

Looking to make new connections, enjoy great conversation, and gain valuable business insight?
Event Details

📍 Venue: Watergate Yard, Sleaford NG34 7PG
📅 Date: Thursday 2nd July 2026
🕛 Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
💷 Cost: £5.00 per person
Included: Buffet

Guest Speaker: To be announced
Are you interested in speaking at one of our events? Let us know.

This is a great opportunity to network with others, learn something new, and explore how community partnerships can benefit your organisation.

Numbers are limited, and it’s first come, first served.

Book here- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sleaford-business-community-midsummer-mixer-tickets-1990078297760?aff=oddtdtcreator

13/05/2026

Do you need HR support? Are you confident your business is compliant?

If you’re unsure about contracts, policies, right-to-work checks, disciplinary processes, or documentation, you’re not alone. Many growing businesses only realise something’s missing when a problem lands on their desk. Outsourcing your HR can be more affordable than you might think, and it can remove a lot of day-to-day pressure. With the right support in place, you can protect your business and give your team a clearer, fairer employee experience.

At HR Solutions, we can take care of your employment documentation and provide practical HR guidance that fits your business. We help with contracts, handbooks, policies, letters, and ongoing HR advice when issues crop up. We’ll also help you sense-check what you already have, so you’re not relying on outdated templates or “best guesses.”

Most importantly, we keep things straightforward and human.

If you’d like to talk it through, give us a call. We’re great listeners, no sales pitches, just helpful advice.

Call 01522 448 181

11/05/2026

Each May, Mental Health Awareness Week gives employers an important opportunity to reflect on how mental health is supported across the workplace.

For many organisations, it can be tempting to mark the week with a poster, an email, or a wellbeing message on social media. While awareness is valuable, real impact comes from what happens beyond the campaign itself.

Mental health at work is not just a one week conversation. It is shaped by leadership, workload, communication, culture, and how confident managers feel when supporting employees through challenges.

At Tick HR Solutions, we believe Mental Health Awareness Week is the perfect time for employers to move from awareness to action.

05/05/2026

Welcome Louis to Tick HR

We are delighted to welcome Louis to Tick HR as part of our team in the role of HR Advisor.

Louis holds a Level 3 CIPD qualification and is currently working towards his Level 5, continuing to develop his knowledge and expand his HR responsibilities.

He is passionate about workforce culture and the important role it plays in driving employee engagement, performance, and overall organisational success. Louis enjoys supporting clients in creating positive and inclusive working environments where people can thrive.

Alongside this, Louis has a strong interest in employment law and in keeping up to date with legislative changes, ensuring that the advice and support he provides is both compliant and people-focused. He takes pride in delivering balanced, practical HR guidance that supports both business needs and employee wellbeing.

We are excited to have Louis on board and look forward to the expertise, energy, and support he will bring to both our team and our clients.

You can call Louis on 01522 448 176