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We provide local and personal HR advice & support to SMEs in the Bristol, Bath and North Somerset area.

When a company has a problem it is usually either caused by or has an impact on their staff. They need to find practical, pragmatic and cost effective solutions and that’s exactly what we provide and what’s more, we respond very quickly. The HR Dept started in Bristol and now has a dedicated team providing local and personal HR and Health and Safety solutions across the Bristol and Bath area. If y

ou have an employment issue call us now on 0845 20 21 999

As a professional team we can offer everything that a large corporate HR department would provide but at a fraction of the cost. You can have our pay as you go service or for those wanting more help our advice line service backed by legal expenses insurance is ideal.

*Advice line backed by legal expenses insurance
*Contracts of employment
*Employee handbooks
*Recruitment
*Redundancy projects
*Training and development
*Employee relations
*Disciplinary and grievance procedures
*Health and Safety
*Payroll
*Absence Management
*TUPE transfers
*Psychometric Assessments
*Employee Attitude Surveys

29/05/2026

The football world cup commences on June 11th, giving employers more to think about. Will you be a world class manager this summer as you guide your team through the HR considerations of a football world cup?

With most games kicking off after 8pm (due to the time differences, and counting early hours games as part of the night before), the biggest challenge may come for businesses running night shifts with footy-mad employees. 11pm, 2am and 3am games will be routine.

Even if your business runs during daylight hours this will still present problems. Droopy eyes and hangovers are no less desirable after a football match than your office Christmas party.

That said, a football world cup is something that captures the imagination of the whole country. So there is much to be said for striking the balance between embracing it and upholding standards. Here are some tips for doing just that: https://www.hrdept.co.uk/knowledge-hub/blog/will-you-be-a-championship-manager-during-the-2026-world-cup

28/05/2026

Find out how we can support your business, visit www.hrdept.co.uk or call us on 0117 970 2955.

27/05/2026

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26/05/2026

Join us and our colleagues at Cool Ventures for a relaxed 5k networking walk. A great opportunity to enjoy some fresh air and chat to local business professionals.

Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/net-walking-chipping-sodbury-tickets-1986970525329?aff=oddtdtcreator

22/05/2026

Our advisors have been hard at work this week, supporting local businesses to tackle a wide range of HR issues, including:

SOSR dismissal
Disciplinaries
Contracts
Flexible working requests
Prevention of Sexual Harassment training
Unsuitability
Grievances
Occupational health
Fixed term contracts
Reducing hours
Investigations
Subject access requests
policies
Settlement agreements
and more...

Find out how we can support you. Call us on 0117 9702955.

21/05/2026

Today is World Day for Cultural Diversity , an opportunity to celebrate the different cultures, experiences and perspectives that shape our working world.

In the workplace, prioritising diversity, equality and inclusion helps create an environment where people feel respected, valued and able to do their best work.

For support with building an inclusive, modern workplace, get in touch with The HR Dept.

21/05/2026

“Open up, FWA!” could in theory be the dramatic words you hear as this new national agency bangs on your workplace doors, Hollywood style.

The Fair Work Agency (FWA) is the Labour government’s new “workers’ rights police force”, and on paper it is powerful. In fact, it has some actual police powers enshrined into its constitution.

It has been well-documented that the FWA is an amalgamation of several established watchdog-type agencies. It will help the state by both streamlining governance and joining the dots between wrongdoing.

This means that it has enforcement duties in a wide range of areas including the national minimum wage, holiday and sick pay and modern slavery among other things.

That is the “why” and the “what” of the FWA, but in this article we will now focus on the “how”.

In May's People Matter, we also discuss prioritising staff safety, rising fuel costs and more.

To read these articles in full, and find out the latest from the world of HR, check out our newsletter here: https://www.hrdept.co.uk/knowledge-hub/newsletters/people-matter-may-2026

20/05/2026

Many employers assume a conditional job offer can be withdrawn without consequence before employment begins, but a recent Employment Appeals Tribunal ruling shows it may not be that simple. If an offer has been accepted, withdrawing it for business reasons unrelated to the conditions could lead to breach of contract and notice pay.

In our latest blog, we explain what this means for employers and how to reduce risk in your recruitment process: https://www.hrdept.co.uk/knowledge-hub/blog/withdrawing-a-job-offer

18/05/2026

Last week was Mental Health Awareness Week, and in 2026 the theme is “action”.

With that in mind, we've compiled practical actions you can take, to reduce the national mental health toll on your business: https://www.hrdept.co.uk/knowledge-hub/blog/five-million-and-counting-managing-mental-health-sick-days

18/05/2026

Learning at Work Week is a great time to reflect on how learning and development are supported in your workplace.

Providing learning opportunities helps employees feel valued, motivated and invested in.

At the same time, upskilling your workforce can improve performance, productivity and long‑term business success.

Get in touch to find out how we can support learning and development in your workplace. Call 0117 970 2955 or visit www.hrdept.co.uk

Address

First Floor, 3 Brook Office Park, Emersons Green
Bristol
BS167FL

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8am - 5:30pm
Friday	8am - 5:30pm

Telephone

0117 9702955

Website

https://www.hrdept.co.uk/licensees/bristol-north-somerset/

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