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.

Top 10 benefits of a retained HR service

Top 10 benefits of a retained HR service

Wondering about the excellent benefits that a retained HR service can provide? We list 10 in this blog post.

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Suffolk Business Award Finalist 2021

MAD-HR is delighted to have been recognised at last night’s prestigious Suffolk Business Awards, in the Customer Excellence category.

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Dear Boss….Can I Take My Holiday Now, Before Christmas?

We explore ways of managing the inevitable rush of annual leave requests that traditionally happen at the end of each year.

Should you celebrate Christmas at work?

Is or should Christmas really be a festivity for greater employee engagement?

Here are 5 tips on how to navigate festivities in the office, in order to avoid discrimination and promote inclusivity.

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The MAD-HR Toolkit – Why should you become a subscriber?

he toolkit has been carefully structured and designed based on our experience of managing the HR operations for all business sizes.

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Is It Fireworks In Your Workplace?

How do you stop issues boiling over among staff? Here’s some top tips for keeping the fireworks in your workplace under control.

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Suffolk Business Awards 2021

We are officially shortlisted in the Customer Excellence category of the Suffolk Business Awards for 2021.

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The Autumn Budget 2021

The Autumn Budget 2021 was billed as a Budget for a new age and so here's everything the Chancellor announced today (27/10/21):

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And the Winners are….

We held a prize draw at two recent networking events. Find out who are the winners who each receive a bottle of Champagne.

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Being a boss is all about persistent learning…Even when uncomfortable

How much are you, as a business leader, doing by way of persistent learning about your enterprise? We explore what this means and how to do it.

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The final countdown to furlough

The furlough scheme comes to an end in September 2021. Here's are the latest updates regarding claims, fraud and more.

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When does a failure to furlough as an alternative to redundancy result in a successful claim for unfair dismissal?

The employment tribunal considers the question of whether furlough should have been used as an alternative to making employees redundant.

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What right do you have to check an employee’s COVID vaccine status?

Can employers demand to be told the Covid vaccination status of their employees? The ICO has set out a very clear position on this.

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Full Time HR Consultant Suffolk

Recruiting - Full Time HR Consultant. We are looking for someone with expert HR knowledge & skills to join our growing Team. Apply to join the MAD-HR team.

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The end of furlough is coming – are you ready?

What should business owners and employers be doing to prepare themselves for the end of the furlough scheme in September 2021?

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Terminating employment in a remote working world

Employee termination is never easy, but firing remote employees can be even harder. Here is an empathetic guide to help you prepare.

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Learn crucial HR procedures with our HR Heroes course

Learning how to deal with recruitment, probation, grievance, family friendly entitlements, and more, with our 4-part HR training course.

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Return to work after COVID-19 Toolkit

Find out what is contained in the MAD-HR 'Return to work after COVID-19' Toolkit and how getting the toolkit can help your business.

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Workplace Bullying & Harassment Allegations & The Burden Of Proof

We look at what 'proof' means in terms of workplace bullying, and whose responsibility it is to obtain proof.

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A pledge in the name of equality

MAD-HR have signed Suffolk Chamber of Commerce's Gender Equality Business Pledge, showing commitment to gender equality in the workplace.

Understanding Employee Contracts: What Small Businesses Need to Know

Learn why employment contracts are essential for small businesses, what to include, and how they protect your company and employees.

Recruitment Metrics Every SME Should Track

Learn how recruitment metrics help SMEs stay competitive, control hiring costs, and attract top talent with a data-driven approach.

Recruiting Top Talent on a Budget: A Guide for Businesses

Learn how to attract top talent on a budget with practical strategies for small businesses to compete with larger organisations.

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