Our Services
HR Consultancy
Whether you need ‘always on’ HR support, or just someone to rely on occasionally, we have the answer!
We can act as your HR team or support your existing team – whatever works for you!
H&S Consultancy
Struggling to grapple with your health and safety responsibilities?
If you want someone else to take the strain and ensure you are fully compliant then drop us a line!
Cross-jurisdictional
Do you have employees across the British Isles?
Our services are available in the U.K., Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man!
Training
Bespoke training for your business, department or team!
Classroom and online training available TODAY!
About Us
HR At Work commenced operations in early 2016 following on from the success of our Channel Islands based sister company which was founded in 2004.
We are a mix of CIPD qualified HR professionals, legally trained employment specialists and H&S qualified professionals. As such, you can be assured that you will receive advice which both meets your HR/H&S requirements and fully complies in your jurisdiction.
There is no such thing as totally ‘risk free’ advice, but we will explain your options to you and assess the levels of risk attached to each option – you are then free to make an informed decision for your business.
We believe that clients should be able to gain access to robust, cost effective employment and Health & Safety advice without paying exorbitant fees or worrying whether the advice is accurate, this is the service you will receive from HR At Work.
Any form of outsourcing should improve efficiency and reduce cost – if it doesn’t, something isn’t working.
Management Team
Martin Buckland
martin.buckland@hratwork.co.uk
Martin is also a member of CIPD and the IoD.
Kelly Flageul
kelly.flageul@hratwork.co.uk
Heidi Gibaut
heidi.gibaut@hratwork.co.uk
Heidi is the Policy Advisor for the Chartered Institute of Personal and Development and Chair of the Education and Training Sub-Committee for the Institute of Directors.
Lorna Pestana
lorna.pestana@hratwork.co.uk
Latest news
EU Settlement Scheme
Deadline: 30 June 2021! Employers with EEA employees should encourage them to apply under the EU Settlement Scheme if they wish to remain working in the U.K. as they only have until 30 June 2021 to do so. Applications can be made here: Apply to the EU Settlement Scheme (settled and pre-settled status) – GOV.UK Read more about EU Settlement Scheme[…]
All Equal at Tesco?
Female workers in Tesco stores are arguing that they have failed to receive equal pay when compared with colleagues in the Distribution Centres who are mostly male. This case was considered by the European Court of Justice (as the case started before Brexit) and whilst it still has a long way to go, the ECJ Read more about All Equal at Tesco?[…]
Furlough over the summer holidays?
The UK furlough scheme is currently due to run until the end of September 2021. Employers may well find that employees want to work flexibly over the forthcoming school summer holidays – and where that is operationally possible then it would be good employee relations practice to allow it given the times we currently live Read more about Furlough over the summer holidays?[…]
HR Spring Cleaning
April is always a busy month for HR professionals and this month is no different (never mind that we are still in the middle of a pandemic!). Here are some pointers: Ensure workers are paid the national living/minimum wage It is that time of year again! The national living wage increased to £8.91 per hour Read more about HR Spring Cleaning[…]
EU Settlement Scheme
Critically, the freedom of movement for European Economic Area (“EEA”) and Swiss nationals ended on 31 December 2020. As such, eligible employees need to apply for pre-settled or settled status under the scheme by 30 June 2021. Achieving this status means that the individual resided in the UK prior to 31 December 2020 and would Read more about EU Settlement Scheme[…]
Supreme Court in Aisle 2!
The two roles of shop floor workers and warehouse staff at Asda can be compared for assessing equal pay, the Supreme Court has ruled. The Supreme Court confirmed that the terms and conditions of shop floor staff and distribution centre workers can be compared with one another, even if the two groups of workers are Read more about Supreme Court in Aisle 2![…]
Modern Slavery
The Government has committed to making changes to the rules on publishing modern slavery and human trafficking statements. According to the Gov UK statement, it will be mandatory for organisations to report on certain areas when publishing their statement. Businesses will be required to publish their reports on a government-run reporting service and there will Read more about Modern Slavery[…]
COVID Job Retention Scheme
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, which was due to close at the end of October 2020, has been extended until 30 April 2021. The Job Support Scheme launch has also been postponed. Employers with a UK bank account and who operate UK PAYE schemes are eligible to make a claim, even if they have not Read more about COVID Job Retention Scheme[…]
Minimum Wage
The national minimum wage rate is set to increase from 1 April 2021 in accordance with recommendations by the Low Pay Commission. More younger people will be eligible for the national living wage this year, as the age threshold will be lowered to 23. Previously, only those aged 25 and over were entitled to the Read more about Minimum Wage[…]
IR35
Reforms to the IR35 rules on off-payroll working in the private sector come into force on 6 April 2021, after being delayed for a year due to the coronavirus crisis. The rules are aimed at reducing tax avoidance for contractors employed via personal service companies. Under the new rules, the organisation engaging a contractor is Read more about IR35[…]