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Frocks at the Ready….We’re a Finalist (Again)

The team at MAD-HR are delighted to share that we have been selected as a finalist in the Customer Excellence category at the EDP Business Awards 2023.

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HR Metrics that Matter

Using metrics based on your people should be a critical part of your business strategy. The MAD-HR Team explain further.

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Celebrating the ‘Gold’ (and Platinum) Standard Among Our Clients

The results of this year’s Best Employers Eastern Region recognition programme have just been announced, and we’re popping the champagne!

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Building Resilience at Work

Advice from the MAD-HR Team, focussing on building resilience in your workforce. Examples of resilience and hints to help foster it.

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HR Halloween Nightmares

A spooky look at some HR nightmares from the MAD-HR Team, from ghost employees to skeletons in the closet, just in time for Halloween.

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MAD-HR Director Carole Burman reveals the secrets behind people-led growth on the Sales Cadence podcast

FInd out what happened when MAD-HR Director Carol Burman recorded a podcast with The Sales Cadence podcast.

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Embracing the future of work – what are the future trends in the workplace?

Advice and opinions from the MAD-HR Team, focussing on the future trends in the workplace and how your business can grow.

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Positive Discrimination: how to stay within the law

What steps can an employer lawfully take to improve the diversity of their workforce? We explore positive action vs. positive discrimination.

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AI for Business and the Future of HR – Threat or Opportunity?

Advice from the MAD-HR Team. Read about the rise of AI and how the technology can help with HR in your business.

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Neurodiversity in the Workplace – Top Tips to Embrace Neurodiversity

We’re all unique; some of us think and work differently. We explore top tips for supporting and embracing neurodiversity in your business.

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One Year On From Award Gold

MAD-HR Managing Director Carole Burman looks back on the Suffolk Business Awards and celebrates this year's nominees

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Leadership for Innovators

Being a successful innovator demands more than just ideas. Read our blog to find out how this can affect your business.

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Preparedness is the key to supply chain success

Don't miss out on supply chain opportunities. Plan ahead with our top tips for preparedness to lead you to success.

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The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 – are you ready?

Soon the law on flexible working will change. Do you know how those changes will affect your business and what your new responsibilities are?

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Transforming HR Landscape: Vision Meets Action

By combining a clear vision with purposeful action, we strive to provide HR solutions that really Make A Difference.

Offboarding Process – How to Protect your Business from Exiting Employees

Offboarding Process. How to protect your business from existing staff. You might have an onboarding process for new staff but what about when they leave?

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Game Plan to Profit: Unleashing the Winning Strategies of Business and Football

In this blog, we explore the parallels between these two worlds and uncover valuable insights which can be applied to both fields.

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HR Investigations – Best Practice When an Employee Situation Needs Greater Attention

Part 2 of our series on how to deal with tricky employee situations – both from a prevention perspective and in terms of rapid response

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Navigating tricky employee situations

Few employers look forward to tricky conversations with their employees, but there are ways to take the pain out of talking.

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MAD-HR at the Royal Norfolk Show 2023 – come and say hello!

We are pleased to announce that we will be at the Royal Norfolk Show this year. We will be on stand 19 in The Business Hub

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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