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Overcoming HR hurdles and making a difference for new and growing businesses

HR Expert – As a start up or growing business, you will be spinning many plates at once. MAD-HR can help overcome those HR hurdles.

SME Business Awards

MAD-HR reaches new heights at National Business Finals for ‘High Growth’.

MAD-HR reached the National Business Finals for 'High Growth' throughout 2019. Whilst they did not take the top spot, they received glowing feedback from...

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Automatically Unfair Dismissal – Know The Facts

These 29 reasons for unfair dismissal are deemed to be 'automatically unfair' so the employer has no defence to the claim. 

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Why would anyone want to work for you and your business?

Why would anyone want to work for you and your business? MAD-HR explores how successful SME businesses attract and retain talent.

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MAD-HR present St Elizabeth’s Hospice with their fundraising towards the Elmer Parade

MAD-HR fundraised towards the Elmer Parade at the Suffolk Chamber Prestige Dinner, and presented St Elizabeth Hospice with their contribution.

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MAD-HR present ActivGardens with money raised at Suffolk Chamber Prestige Dinner

On 3rd October 2019, MAD-HR Director Charlotte Bate attended the ActivLives AGM to present them with a donation of £805 to their ActivGardens project.

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MAD-HR raise over £1,600 for charity

MAD-HR helped to raise over £1,600 for charity at the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce Prestige Dinner at Trinity Park, with guest speaker Ben Fogle

SME Business Awards

We’re up for a national award!

National SME Awards 2019 - MAD-HR are officially shortlisted in the High Growth Business category. The awards take place on the 6th December 2019.

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MAD-HR discusses the impact of the Taylor Review

What is the Taylor Review, why did it lead to the Good Work Plan and what are the implications? MAD-HR discusses in this article.

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5 Tips on Giving Memorable Presentations

Make your presentations exciting, poignant and powerful with these top tips from the training experts at MAD-HR

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New HR Consultant Tracey joins the MAD-HR team

HR Consultant Essex - MAD-HR is delighted to announce the appointment of Tracey Munro as an HR Consultant, based in our Chelmsford office.

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The MAD-HR Team grows

MAD-HR Team Grows - Our team of expert HR consultants is growing. With offices in Suffolk, Essex & Norfolk we are well placed to manage your HR needs.

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MAD-HR awarded Future50 2019 status

Awarded Future50 Status. MAD-HR have been recognised for growth by Future 50 partners Barclays, Birketts, Lovewell Blake, New Anglia LEP and UEA.

T-Level Qualifications

T Levels: Paving the Way to Industry Success

The new T Level Qualification is an alternative to A Levels and is perfect for those looking to study a technical qualification.

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Meetings, Meetings and More Meetings

Most meetings are not effective and that loss of productivity is not great for your business. How can you improve the quality of your meetings?

Notice of Dismissal

When is Notice of Dismissal Effective?

Notice of Dismissal - when is it effective? In the case of Haywood vs Newcastle Upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust - what happened next?

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Mental Health and Well-Being at Work

Up to one in four of the population suffer with Mental health issues that are often hidden, stigma is widespread & support from services in lacking.

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Employee says they’ve had enough, is it a resignation?

Letter of resignation. HR rules change regularly, especially in light of Brexit. Giving notice to leave a job is not always a resignation

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How has MAD-HR made a difference to your business?

Infusions Ltd Testimonial. John Jackaman, owner of Infusions Ltd provides his account of how the MAD-HR's HR Toolkit has made a difference to his business.

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Is a Four-Day Week Practical?

Four day week. Is it practical to work a four-day week? MAD-HR Director & HR Expert Carole Burman answers this question in Business East.

Getting Ready for the New Right to Neonatal Care Leave and Pay

Prepare for Neonatal Care Leave & Pay from April 2025. Update policies, train managers & ensure compliance. Get expert support today.

Using Gamification to Boost Productivity at Work

Discover how gamification can improve employee engagement, productivity, and training. Learn practical strategies to apply in your workplace.

The Power of Connection: Why Remote Teams Need Team Days

Discover why team days are essential for remote teams—boost collaboration, morale, and alignment with in-person connection.

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