Managing Director

Managing Director and Founder of MAD-HR, Carole has over 30 years of experience working in the world of HR. She prides herself on her ability to help clients grow their business and attract, retain and engage talent by building a positive employer brand.

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Pimlico Case: Understanding the difference between contractor, worker and employee

Explanation of the three types of workers and what it means for your business, with reference to the Pimlico Plumbers case.

Choosing MAD-HR

Why You Should Choose MAD-HR!

Choosing MAD-HR - We're very lucky to have lots of wonderful clients in our MAD-HR crowd, hear one of their stories. John Jackaman from Infusions tells all.

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What’s the Solution to Finding and Keeping the Best Talent?

Do you want to keep your talent for longer and leverage more from the training you have invested in? This blog find the solution on better staff retention.

Board Diversity - Succession planning and talent spotting

Succession Planning & Talent Spotting are Key to Diversity

Board diversity - Succession planning and talent spotting create board diversity and organisations and companies that honour diversity at all levels.

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When does the notice start from?

Are you confident that your contracts are up to the mark? The High Court and Appeal Court upheld a claim that notice began when the letter was read.

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What you need to know about employee record retention

We are often asked "How long do I keep employee records for?". Here is What you need to know about employee record retention

National Minimum Wage breaches 2016-2018

Limits on Payments and Awards

Here is a handy table outlining the Limits on Payments and Awards for now and as of April 2018 to help you remain complaint

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Are Your Line Managers Holding Your Business Back?

Are your line managers and supervisors making your workforce rock? Maintaining morale is key to business success, make sure you get it right.

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How To Get The Best Out of Your Appraisal Process

Appraisals are like marmite: employees and employers alike either love them or hate them. But like Marmite, performance appraisals are here to stay.

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How Effective Is Your HR Department?

Effective HR Teams - Employee recruitment, retention, engagement and compliance are only a few of the areas any HR Department have to be expert in.

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How To Create a Great Culture and How Can You Measure It

If you can create a great culture in your organisation, everything else will fall into place. Great culture results in a happy and stable workforce.

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How To Effectively Manage Probationary Periods

Probationary periods for a new recruit are now commonplace. The use of a Probationary period is at your discretion, let us help you manage the process.

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Growing Your Business with a Winning Team

Your business will only be as successful as your team. So as a senior manager, or entrepreneurial business owner, how do you create that winning team?

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Business Networking – Rapport and Relationship Building

Networking is a vital part of any successful business. You need certain skills to succeed, such as how you introduce yourself.

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Is the culture of a business important?

Why be concerned with your business culture? Your organisation’s culture is the foundation of its success. It matters and your whole team should know that.

Actionable steps to deal with the resignation of a key employee

Actionable steps to deal with the resignation of a key employee

Losing a star performer can be difficult for SMEs and initial reactions often include wondering if you have done something wrong.

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Training and Development – How to Maximise Delegate Buy-in?

Arranging a training session is only part of the work, making sure delegates buy-in to the process and maximise their learning will matter to your business.

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Do You Have The HR Professional Support You Need To Take Your Business Forward?

A rapidly changing economic climate means businesses of all sizes need to be prepared, having access to professionals makes a huge difference. We can help.

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MAD-HR New Anglia Growth Hub Webinar

Employing staff can be a minefield, and good HR support saves you time whilst helping you to get the most from your employees. Our webinar will help.

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Hiring Someone – What You Need to Know

It can be daunting when you need to hire someone, whether it's your first employee or a new team member. MAD-HR offer a guide covering what to consider.

Understanding the Redundancy Dismissal Process: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn the key differences between redundancy and dismissal, and explore the essential steps to ensure a fair, legal redundancy process.

Building Trust and Credibility as a Manager: Essential Tips and Techniques

Learn key steps for building trust as a manager, from open communication to authentic leadership and active listening.

Festive Opening Hours 2024

Here are full details of our office opening times during the festive season 2024/25 and how you can contact our team.

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