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๐Ÿ“ฃ Weโ€™re packing up Facebook! Hey everyone - a quick update from Haus of HR Ltd ๐Ÿ Weโ€™ve loved connecting with our communit...
30/10/2025

๐Ÿ“ฃ Weโ€™re packing up Facebook!

Hey everyone - a quick update from Haus of HR Ltd ๐Ÿ 

Weโ€™ve loved connecting with our community here, but weโ€™re no longer actively hanging out on Facebook. Our energy and updates are now focused where we can provide the most value and conversation:

๐Ÿ‘‰ LinkedIn โ€“ HR insights, employer updates, business news and all things people & culture
Follow us here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hausofhr/

๐Ÿ‘‰ Instagram โ€“ behind the scenes, wellbeing tips, and appearances from our Chief Happiness Officer, Buddy ๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ›
Find us here: https://www.instagram.com/hausofhr/

And of course, youโ€™ll always find us at:
๐ŸŒ https://hausofhr.com

If youโ€™d like to get in touch about HR support, consultancy or leadership coaching:

๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
๐Ÿ“ž 01604 261380 (if you prefer a quick chat!)

Thanks for being part of our Facebook community โ€” we look forward to seeing you over on LinkedIn or Instagram instead ๐Ÿ’›

Haus of HRยฎ ๐Ÿ  Your People | Our Passion

โš–๏ธ โ€œTheftโ€ or misunderstanding?A Boohoo worker was unfairly dismissed for taking packets of Mentos gum ๐Ÿ˜›He thought they ...
29/10/2025

โš–๏ธ โ€œTheftโ€ or misunderstanding?
A Boohoo worker was unfairly dismissed for taking packets of Mentos gum ๐Ÿ˜›

He thought they were โ€œfor everyone to shareโ€ - and it turns out, they were! Other staff (including managers) were chewing the same gum ๐Ÿฌ

Yet he was sacked for gross misconduct without notice or pay

The tribunal ruled Boohooโ€™s handling was outside the range of reasonable responses, after:
๐Ÿ”น Failing to review CCTV
๐Ÿ”น Ignoring evidence of others doing the same
๐Ÿ”น Running a โ€œclosed-mindedโ€ appeal

Employer lessons:
โœ… Clearly communicate whatโ€™s misconduct
โœ… Keep investigations fair & consistent
โœ… Approach appeals with an open mind
โœ… Apply standards equally - no exceptions

At ๐Ÿ  we help businesses handle disciplinaries the right way - fair, lawful and people-first

๐Ÿ“ž Need HR support that protects your people and your reputation? Letโ€™s talk

๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ› Itโ€™s National Black Cat Day! ๐Ÿ–คLaunched by   to help black cats find their forever homes ๐Ÿก this day reminds us just h...
27/10/2025

๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ› Itโ€™s National Black Cat Day! ๐Ÿ–ค

Launched by to help black cats find their forever homes ๐Ÿก this day reminds us just how special our dark-furred friends are!

During the pandemic Buddy came along, now our loyal Chief Happiness Officer ๐Ÿ˜บ

Heโ€™s takes his role very seriously, from Zoom-call supervisor, cuddle-giver and all-round purr-fessional in boosting wellbeing ๐Ÿ’•

Letโ€™s flood the feed with furry faces today - show us your fur babies in the comments! ๐Ÿ˜ป

A chef with dyslexia ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ has won his case against pub chain Greene King after being dismissed for struggling to read cus...
23/10/2025

A chef with dyslexia ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ has won his case against pub chain Greene King after being dismissed for struggling to read customer orders

Heโ€™d asked for a simple, low-cost adjustment - a Bluetooth earpiece ๐Ÿ”Š to read orders aloud, but his employer failed to act!

The tribunal ruled this was disability discrimination, awarding ยฃ24,000 in damages

What employers can learn....
โœ… Know your duty under the Equality Act 2010
โœ… Talk to employees and act early
โœ… Tailor adjustments to individual needs
โœ… Train managers to spot and respond to issues

At ๐Ÿ  we help businesses stay compliant, inclusive and confident - from policy reviews to EDI training and practical support

๐Ÿ“ž Donโ€™t wait for a tribunal to highlight the risks - partner with us to protect your people and your business

๐Ÿšจ ๐„๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฒ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐‘๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐”๐ฉ๐๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐ŸšจBig changes are on the horizon for UK employersโ€ฆ.The Employment Rights Bill is now in i...
22/10/2025

๐Ÿšจ ๐„๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฒ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐‘๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐”๐ฉ๐๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐Ÿšจ

Big changes are on the horizon for UK employersโ€ฆ.

The Employment Rights Bill is now in its final โ€œping pongโ€ ๐Ÿ“ stage between the Commons and the Lords - and itโ€™s shaping up to be one of the biggest shake-ups in employment law in a generation

Whatโ€™s on the table....
โš–๏ธ Day-one employment rights
๐Ÿ“… New probation period rules
๐Ÿ’ฌ Zero-hours contracts
๐Ÿ’” Bereavement leave & โ€œfire and rehireโ€ consultations

Butโ€ฆ.Parliamentโ€™s still debating key points, so Royal Assent may take longer than planned. Once itโ€™s approved, a wave of new consultations and updates will follow - with some changes expected to start from April 2026

Business owners, nowโ€™s the time to get ahead....
โœ”๏ธ Review your contracts and policies
โœ”๏ธ Keep an eye out for consultation updates
โœ”๏ธ Partner with HR experts who can guide you through whatโ€™s next

Thatโ€™s where ๐Ÿ  comes in - helping you stay compliant, confident and ready for whatever comes next.

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ผ Need clarity? Letโ€™s chat

๐Ÿพ Happy National Bossโ€™s Day....to all the humans who think theyโ€™re in charge! ๐Ÿ˜นAs the real boss here at  ๐Ÿ  (your Chief H...
16/10/2025

๐Ÿพ Happy National Bossโ€™s Day....to all the humans who think theyโ€™re in charge! ๐Ÿ˜น

As the real boss here at ๐Ÿ  (your Chief Happiness Officer) would like to remind everyone that good leadership isnโ€™t about having the loudest meowโ€ฆ.itโ€™s about:

๐Ÿ’› Treating your team with kindness
โ˜• Providing snacks (and caffeine) on demand
๐Ÿ˜ด Knowing when to rest and when to pounce!

So hereโ€™s to all the pawsome leaders out there who inspire, support and make work feel a little more human (or feline).

Now if youโ€™ll excuse meโ€ฆ I have some very important napping to do ๐Ÿ˜ฝ

๐ŸŽƒ October is here, and while Halloween might be around the corner, thereโ€™s nothing spooky ๐Ÿ‘ป about the latest Haus of HR ...
01/10/2025

๐ŸŽƒ October is here, and while Halloween might be around the corner, thereโ€™s nothing spooky ๐Ÿ‘ป about the latest Haus of HR News Room ๐Ÿ“ฐ

Itโ€™s your perfect read for cosying up with a spiced pumpkin latte โ˜•๏ธ packed with insights and top tips to keep you ahead of the HR game

Here's what's inside our October edition ๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ

๐Ÿ’œ World Menopause Month - weโ€™ve created free resources to help employers break the stigma and support their people
๐Ÿค’ Sickness absence at record highs - why itโ€™s happening and what you can do about it
โš–๏ธ Grievances - how to handle them the right way (and why it matters)
๐Ÿค– AI in the workplace - the opportunities, the risks and how to keep it people-first
๐Ÿ“š Training Sensei partnership - weโ€™re now a Gold Partner, which means free access to their brilliant learning platform!

And of courseโ€ฆ ๐Ÿพ Buddy, our Chief Happiness Officer, is back with his usual wisdom (and a few cheeky paw prints ๐Ÿพ)

Stay ahead of the HR curve by catching up on the latest edition here ๐Ÿ‘‡
https://hausofhr.com/hr-news-room-october-2025

HR doesnโ€™t have to be complicated - sometimes itโ€™s just about having the right support, the right conversations, and a dash of humour along the way

Whatโ€™s one HR challenge on your radar right now?

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ผ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ผ Happy HR Professional Day! ๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ‰Today, the  ๐Ÿ  crew is raising a (virtual) glass ๐Ÿฅ‚ to celebrate the real workplace su...
26/09/2025

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ผ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ผ Happy HR Professional Day! ๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ‰

Today, the ๐Ÿ  crew is raising a (virtual) glass ๐Ÿฅ‚ to celebrate the real workplace superheroes - HR professionals everywhere! ๐Ÿ’ช

Youโ€™re the ones who....
๐Ÿ˜ Keep the plates spinning (without dropping the biscuits ๐Ÿช)
๐Ÿ˜ Turn chaos into calm (and paperwork into progress ๐Ÿ“‘)
๐Ÿ˜ Listen, support, guide and cheer on your teams (often before your first coffee โ˜•)

HR might not always make the headlines, but YOU are the heartbeat of every business โค๏ธ

From all of us at - THANK YOU ๐Ÿ™ for everything you do to keep workplaces thriving, humans happy and businesses buzzing ๐Ÿ

๐Ÿšจ ยฃ30K payoutโ€ฆ for working from home to let the gardeners in?! ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ’ปThatโ€™s what happened when a tribunal found an employer ...
24/09/2025

๐Ÿšจ ยฃ30K payoutโ€ฆ for working from home to let the gardeners in?! ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ’ป

Thatโ€™s what happened when a tribunal found an employer seriously overreacted ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™€๏ธ

One WFH request snowballed into accusations, bias and a resignation - ending in constructive unfair dismissal and a ยฃ30K award ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ’ฐ

โœจ Lesson? A little flexibility (and fairness) goes a long way

๐Ÿ”ฆ ๐‘ป๐’“๐’Š๐’ƒ๐’–๐’๐’‚๐’ ๐‘บ๐’‘๐’๐’•๐’๐’Š๐’ˆ๐’‰๐’•The Co-op was ordered to pay ยฃ8.5k+ ๐Ÿ’ท after a worker accused of making โ€œMichael Jackson noisesโ€ ๐ŸŽค wa...
16/09/2025

๐Ÿ”ฆ ๐‘ป๐’“๐’Š๐’ƒ๐’–๐’๐’‚๐’ ๐‘บ๐’‘๐’๐’•๐’๐’Š๐’ˆ๐’‰๐’•

The Co-op was ordered to pay ยฃ8.5k+ ๐Ÿ’ท after a worker accused of making โ€œMichael Jackson noisesโ€ ๐ŸŽค was found to be unfairly dismissed

โš–๏ธ The tribunal said his behaviour was โ€œjuvenileโ€ - BUT the dismissal was unfair because:
๐Ÿ‘‰ No clear policy shared
๐Ÿ‘‰ No prior warnings
๐Ÿ‘‰ No fair investigation

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Lesson for business owners:
Unacceptable behaviour still needs proper process. Skip it = costly tribunal โš–๏ธ

Protect your business:
โœ… Clear policies
โœ… Train managers
โœ… Fair investigations

๐Ÿ’ก takeaway:
Policy + Process = Protection

๐Ÿค’ Sickness absence at record highs! ๐Ÿ“ˆUK employees now take an average of 9.4 sick days a year โ€“ nearly two full weeks of...
12/09/2025

๐Ÿค’ Sickness absence at record highs! ๐Ÿ“ˆ

UK employees now take an average of 9.4 sick days a year โ€“ nearly two full weeks off work. Thatโ€™s up from just 5.8 days in 2019โ€ฆ costing businesses ยฃ100bn+ annually ๐Ÿ’ฐ

Main causes:
๐Ÿ”น Long-term health conditions
๐Ÿ”น Stress & poor wellbeing support
๐Ÿ”น Everyday illnesses

At ๐Ÿ  we know prevention beats cure. Thatโ€™s why weโ€™re offering a FREE Health & Wellbeing Check for business owners to help you:

โœ” Spot risks in your workplace
โœ” Support your people better
โœ” Cut absence & boost productivity

๐Ÿ’Œ DM us today to book your free check and start building a healthier workplace

Loneliness at work isnโ€™t rareโ€ฆ๐Ÿ˜” Over a third of workers say they sometimes, often or always feel lonelyThis silent epide...
10/09/2025

Loneliness at work isnโ€™t rareโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ˜” Over a third of workers say they sometimes, often or always feel lonely

This silent epidemic hurts wellbeing and business outcomes

At ๐Ÿ  we believe:
โœ… Culture matters - belonging beats isolation
โœ… Human-first leadership builds stronger teams
โœ… Connection must be designed into hybrid/flexible work

๐Ÿ’ฌ How connected do your teams really feel?
๐Ÿ’ฌ What small steps could make them feel they truly belong?

Weโ€™re here to help you build workplaces where no one feels alone

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Towcester
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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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