Expert HR opinion: How to reduce business costs without impacting output Reducing costs is often an unavoidable part of running a business, especially during uncertain economic times. But cutting costs impulsively, without careful planning, can damage morale, disrupt operations and ultimately reduce profitability in the long run. As an HR consultant who has helped many […]

Can you predict who will quit before they do? Employee turnover is expensive... Losing a key team member doesn’t just mean recruitment costs – it disrupts your business and inevitably slows down growth. So, is there a way for you to predict who will quit before they do? Allowing you to take preventative action to […]

7 risks of not having an employee offboarding process In the world of HR, we use a framework called the 'Employee Life Cycle' to help us to understand and manage every stage of an employee's journey. Offboarding is one of the most critical stages of the Employee Life Cycle, yet it is often overlooked. However, […]

Legal risk assessment for your business With employment law shifting rapidly, especially with upcoming changes under Labour’s Employment Rights Bill, you could be leaving your business open to serious risk without even realising it. We can help you to check whether your contracts and policies are legally sound and ensure that you’re fully protected. Here’s […]

Welcome to the East Midlands HR Consulting Newsletter We are delighted to share some exciting news with you. East Midlands HR is now officially Cyber Essentials Certified! 🛡️ This prestigious accreditation highlights our unwavering commitment to cybersecurity, ensuring that your data is always protected with the highest standards. In addition to this fantastic achievement, we are […]

HR Guide for Business Owners Lots of business owners don't want to invest in preventative HR. They'd rather just pay for HR consultants, like us, to fix issues as they arise. This is great for us, as it creates a lot of high-value, billable work. However, this way of thinking is not great for you. […]

Welcome to our HR Advice newsletter. National Minimum Wage This month sees National Minimum Wage increases from 1 April - if your contracts state any pay changes will be notified to you in writing you should provide a letter to confirm the changes.  Want to check a salary?  We recommend salary / 52.143 weeks / […]

HR guide for SMEs: How to improve your business's culture Company culture impacts everything from your financial success to your customer's happiness. And that's why working on and improving your company culture makes strategic sense. In this guide, we’ll explain company culture, why it’s so important and how you can improve it for everyone's benefit. […]

HR Policy Checklist for 2025 I can't stress enough how important policies are. They are your business's instruction manual and ensure that you... • Stay legally compliant • Set clear expectations • Act consistently and fairly • Protect you and your business And with the new laws that Labour are introducing, it's vital to make […]

We'll help you to achieve your business goals . Most business owners think that HR is purely operational. Solely there to hire, fire and organise the Christmas party… However, there are two sides to HR: operational and strategic. While operational matters are important, the real value you’ll see from HR is in our role as […]