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Insights & Resources
Stay up to speed with the latest advice, legislation, ideas and insights from our team


Cycle to Work Day
Today is Cycle to Work Day so we've outlined how you can utilise the Cycle to Work Scheme with your payroll for Employee Wellbeing, as part of your ESG strategy and for a valued Employee Benefit


Artificial Intelligence (AI), Employee Grievances and Confidentiality: is your Business Prepared?
Artificial Intelligence has become one of the biggest workplace disruptors in recent years. This blog examines the use of AI in employee grievances and helps guide you to be prepared as a business.


Pet bereavement
This blog has been written after a client asked us who they should support an employee whose beloved pet had died; this overview should help you with managing this topic.


World Youth Skills Day
It's World Youth Skills Day and this week we're hosting a year 10 student in our business to showcase HR as a career choice. This blog showcases the benefit of engaging young workers within your SME for business benefits and securing the skills you need from the next generation


Annual leave
It's that time of year to check that your team have got holiday booked or have used their annual leave allowance properly. It's not just good for employees to have a break to recharge, it's good for business too!


AI in HR Management
This blog has been written because AI is a very hot topic for SMEs so we've looked at it from a HR management perspective


Heatwave happening here's your Questions Answered
This week the UK has faced the highest June temperatures on record. As that's been during the working week we've had lots of questions about legislation and responsibilities for employees so our HR experts have put their fans on and typed away to give you the insights you need in this Q&A blog


HR advice for the FIFA World Cup
The World Cup has started, so what do you need to know as an employer or manager for this big football tournament? This blog gives you bitesized pieces of HR advice to help you get through until 'it's coming home' echoes in your workplace!


Why investing in Employee Training benefits your Business
In this blog we're highlighting how investing in employee training benefits your business and team supporting long term growth and stability for your SME.


Maternal Mental Health Awareness
May has a dedicated week for maternal mental health awareness; most SMEs will face their employees being pregnant and requesting maternity leave. It's important you handle this properly during pregnancy and upon their return to work. Our experts have created a blog for you on this important topic.


Stress awareness in the workplace
April is stress awareness month and as HR professionals we urge SME business owners and directors to take positive practical action in managing employee stress. This blog gives clear practical steps to help recognise the signs of stress and support you can provide to your employees during times of stress or for persistently stressful times or situations within your business.


HR finalists at the East Midlands Business Desk Awards
Hello People Solutions MD, Amanda Bayliss (MCIPD), was shortlisted for two prestigious awards at The Business Desk's East Midlands in 2026


Finalists then winners at the 2026 Breathe HR Partner Summit
Hello People Solutions are proud to announce that we have been shortlisted for two awards at this year's Breathe HR Partner Summit including Partner of the Year and Top Promoting Consultancy. We explain why here at Hello People Solutions we believe every business needs a robust HR system and why we always choose Breathe HR. At Hello People Solutions, we work with organisations of all sizes, across many industries, and one thing is consistently clear: businesses that invest in


Why workplace communication matters
Why does workplace communication matter so much and how can it prevent grievances being commonplace within your business between your employees? This blog shares our expertise on the topic and how we can help as outsourced HR partners to improve communication to help prevent grievances raising which takes your focus away from the day to day business essential to your success.


A Strategic HR Guide to Recruiting and Developing Apprentices
It's National Apprenticeship Week 2026 so what's our take on recruiting, managing and retaining apprentices within your SME? This blog outlines our HR expertise on getting the best team member in post, inducting them and buddying apprentices up with experienced staff and managing them properly throughout their apprenticeship so they can be a valuable long term team member filling the skills gaps and recruitment difficulties many SME businesses are seeing today.


Evidence of medical appointments
Can you demand to see employee medical appointment evidence? No, but here's some guidance on how to handle this area of people management from our HR experts


The 3 main issues post Christmas Party
Everyone loves a Christmas party, well most people do and it's become a really big thing for businesses or all shapes and sizes to do for their team every year. In this blog we're sharing the three main areas that often crop up during or after the works Christmas do which need to be addressed appropriately and effectively. The morning after the Christmas Party For many organisations, the Christmas party is one of the few times in the year when the entire workforce comes toget


Proposed 2026–27 Statutory Pay Rates: what Employers need to know
With this week's announcements on statutory pay rates from the government what do you need to know? We've rounded everything up here in one place for employers


How SMEs can facilitate employee growth
November is National Career Development month, so how can you as an SME provide effective career progression to your team? This insight article provides our top tips.


Men's Mental Health Awareness Month
This month is Movember, a time when men grow some spectacular moustaches to shine a light on the topic of men's mental and physical health. It's an important topic and one our team will always advocate for from a HR perspective.
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