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The HR Dept - Central Dorset & South West Wiltshire We provide local and personal HR advice and guidance for small to medium sized companies in Central Do you always know how to deal with employment or HR issues?

Could you do with a helping hand from a professional HR support service? Employment law is complex, coping on your own brings significant risk. You don't want to break the law or face expensive tribunals but few businesses can afford a full time HR professional or HR department. Even so, you need access to reliable advice that you can act on. The HR Dept provides you with local, personal and professional HR services with up-to-date expertise whenever you require it without breaking the bank. Whatever the issue we can help.

Could apprenticeships help grow your team? Whether you’re looking to understand the Growth and Skills Levy, explore fund...
23/10/2026

Could apprenticeships help grow your team?

Whether you’re looking to understand the Growth and Skills Levy, explore funding or find the right training opportunities, getting the right support can make the process much simpler. Read our latest blog to find out what help is available for employers: https://buff.ly/h0Czd4A


The Apprenticeship Levy has a new name. It is now called the Growth and Skills Levy. This is part of wider reforms to apprenticeship support and skills…

Investing in employee wellbeing isn't just about supporting your people. It can help improve productivity, reduce absenc...
12/10/2026

Investing in employee wellbeing isn't just about supporting your people. It can help improve productivity, reduce absence, and strengthen employee retention too. Read our latest blog for practical wellbeing tips and insights:

At a time when employee wellbeing was not terribly high up the agenda, the Cadbury family really saw the benefits. Wellbeing pioneers, they famously built…

Big employment law changes are landing in October 2026.Employers will need to adapt to new requirements around harassmen...
18/09/2026

Big employment law changes are landing in October 2026.
Employers will need to adapt to new requirements around harassment prevention, trade union rights and tribunal claims. Preparing now can save time, reduce risk and help keep your business compliant. Read our latest blog to learn more: https://buff.ly/8MJRVBm

Alongside a tough economy and global uncertainty, employment law changes have dominated the SME landscape for more than a year. This October, the next…

At the time of the Roman Empire, salt was so coveted by soldiers that they were partly paid with it. In fact “sal” (salt...
13/09/2026

At the time of the Roman Empire, salt was so coveted by soldiers that they were partly paid with it. In fact “sal” (salt in Latin), is the root of the word “salary” today. The saying “worth their salt” refers to assessing whether a centurion was up to the job!

Romans were so addicted to this white stuff that the famous writer Pliny the Elder observed “Life cannot be lived humanely without salt”.

When we think of addiction nowadays, it is of more serious substances than salt. Alcohol and drugs spring to mind; and there are behavioural addictions too, like gambling.

They are deeply personal conditions, but ones that can have heavy implications in the workplace. In our latest blog, we explain why it is essential that you know how to manage it, should an employee develop an addiction: https://buff.ly/WE2jQDC

At the time of the Roman Empire, salt was so coveted by soldiers that they were partly paid with it. In fact “sal” (salt in Latin), is the root of the…

For most women, a pregnancy will be a wonderful and life-changing moment; don’t let it be a negative life-changing momen...
17/08/2026

For most women, a pregnancy will be a wonderful and life-changing moment; don’t let it be a negative life-changing moment for your SME. At both a human and business level, care is required. You can play an important role in making it a success for everyone.

Some employers may cynically wish to discriminate; but it could also be possible to inadvertently do so with something clumsily said or done, or from simply not knowing the rules.

Pregnancy and maternity is a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010. From the moment an employee tells you that she is pregnant (or she hasn’t told you but you suspect it), you will need to be wary of discrimination risk.

In our latest blog, we explain what employers need to know about staying on the right side of the law and maintaining a positive relationship with pregnant employees: https://buff.ly/C7WBmyI

For most women, a pregnancy will be a wonderful and life-changing moment; don’t let it be a negative life-changing moment for your SME. At both a human…

While the focus is often on how candidates should prepare for interviews, it’s just as important for employers to get it...
03/07/2026

While the focus is often on how candidates should prepare for interviews, it’s just as important for employers to get it right too in order to secure the best talent for their business.

Our latest blog explains how you can do this:

Wimbledon is being served up to us over the next fortnight. The preparation that the competitors subject themselves to as elite athletes is an example to…

These days, the mention of inclusivity can split a room; with the very strongest views for the concept encouraging pushb...
29/06/2026

These days, the mention of inclusivity can split a room; with the very strongest views for the concept encouraging pushback from a pragmatic mainstream that want respect and kindness, but not at the expense of common sense.

A balanced approached to inclusivity, however, is shown to reap productivity dividends. And of course it’s an important component of complying with equality law as well as being morally right.

We are looking at the topic because it is Pride month. However, diversity and inclusion goes far beyond s*xual orientation, including characteristics like age, s*x, race and religion.

We discuss this further in this week's blog:

These days, the mention of inclusivity can split a room; with the very strongest views for the concept encouraging pushback from a pragmatic mainstream…

From Roman “decimation” to modern-day protests, managing workplace unrest has come a long way… thankfully.But while empl...
07/06/2026

From Roman “decimation” to modern-day protests, managing workplace unrest has come a long way… thankfully.

But while employers can’t (and shouldn’t) control what people think, you can set clear expectations for how those views are expressed at work.

Getting this right isn't always easy, but being proactive can help prevent issues from escalating.

Read our latest blog to learn more:

How have employers dealt with civil strife and dissent historically? Roman legions had a policy of decimation whereby one in every ten soldiers was…

Here comes the summer slump!
21/05/2026

Here comes the summer slump!

Texas sang Here Comes the Summer Son , back in the 90s. But if research is to be believed, “here comes the summer slump” would be more apt! A survey…

So here we are, a third of the way through 2026 already! And this week we are thinking about reliable advice and the dif...
11/05/2026

So here we are, a third of the way through 2026 already! And this week we are thinking about reliable advice and the difference it can make to your fortunes.

Oh, how the Trojans must have wished they had a trusted adviser whispering in their ear to “beware Greeks bearing gifts”; or those steering the Titanic to “watch out for those icebergs”. The record label that turned down The Beatles must be pretty miffed with their advisers too.

Reliable advice matters in HR as well. As the dust settles on significant changes to employment law which have now been introduced, here are our five top reasons why you should always turn to reliable HR advice. And the different ways you can access it with us at The HR Dept:

So here we are, a third of the way through 2026 already! And this week we are thinking about reliable advice and the difference it can make to your…

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