Performance Management: Turning Conversations into Results

Introduction In today’s fast-moving workplace, performance management isn’t about annual appraisals or tick-box exercises—it’s about ongoing, meaningful conversations that drive improvement, engagement, and business results. Whether you’re leading a small team or managing a large organisation, a strong performance management strategy can be the key to unlocking your people’s full potential. What is Performance Management? […]

HR Consultancy in 2025

HR Consultancy in 2025. HR consultancy is no longer a luxury—it’s a strategic necessity. With the constant shifts in UK employment law, rising expectations around employee wellbeing, and the ongoing pressure to retain top talent, businesses need expert HR support more than ever. At Cheviot HR, we provide tailored, outsourced HR consultancy for organisations across […]

Employment Lawyer or HR Consultant 

Employment Lawyer or HR Consultant – Why Choose Cheviot HR? What should you consider when deciding whether you need an Employment Lawyer or HR Consultant? Understanding the Difference: Employment Lawyer vs. HR Consultant While both play crucial roles, their expertise and focus areas differ significantly. Let’s break it down: Employment Lawyer HR Consultant Why Cheviot HR? […]

Collective Redundancy Consultation

Collective Redundancy Consultation UK The not so eagerly anticipated Employment Rights Bill proposes many changes including changes to the threshold for collective redundancy consultation and government notification. Currently, the law requires employers to collectively consult if they propose to dismiss 20 or more employees at a single establishment within a 90-day period. This consultation must […]

Menopause at Work: New Legal Obligations for Employers

Employers can now be sued for not putting in place appropriate support for employees going through the menopause which can be described as a disability following recent case law.  Employers now have legal obligations under the Equalities Act 2010. New guidance was released by Equality of Human Rights Commission on 22nd February 2024.  You can […]

HR Policies and Procedures for North East

HR Policies and Procedures North East. Every employer should have up to date, compliant HR policies and procedures. Policies and procedures are your basic HR framework communicating how you will respond to certain issues and how you expect the employee to respond. These HR policies can be part of your employee handbook or a separate […]

Employment Contract Template

Employment Contract Template. You might be tempted to use one. Every business needs to issue an employment contract on or before day one of employment. Changes in employment legislation in April 2020 resulted in new requirements for employment contracts, in the main, combining the terms and conditions of employment and statement of particulars into one […]

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