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Petaurum HR Have Won Most Innovative Nationwide HR Advisory 2024!
We have some exciting news to share… Petaurum HR has won the Most Innovative Nationwide HR Advisory 2024 at the SME News Midlands Enterprise Awards! SME News aims to acknowledge and celebrate small and medium sized enterprises that have dedication...
Probationary Periods – Who Needs Them?
As reported in our blog The 2024 General Election result: What does it mean for HR and Employment Law? the Government outlined its proposals before the election for employment law changes in its ‘Plan to Make Work Pay’, which they described at the...
It’s Soon Time For Adam’s Great North Run 2024!
As regular readers of our blogs will know, Adam and Dean successfully completed the 26.1 miles of the Manchester Marathon back in April. For Adam, this was part of a double header, with his regular participation in the Great North Run always a firm...
Employment Contracts: Essential Updates for Employers
We last wrote on this topic back in July 2018 when we published our ”Top Tips: Employment Contracts and Policies” Six years on and with so much change in the pipeline, we thought it was worth revisiting this important topic as a reminder of what...
Ensuring Workplace Safety and Inclusivity Amid National Unrest: Essential Guidance for Employers
The fatal stabbing of 3 children in Southport on 29th July has led to the worst unrest we have seen in the UK in over a decade. Anti-immigrant and far right unrest has erupted across the country in many cities and towns, due in no small part to...
Petaurum HR Win Most Innovative Outsourced HR Solutions Provider 2024 – London!
We are delighted to announce that Petaurum HR is a 2024 winner of the SME UK Enterprise Awards. Petaurum HR have received the award of the Most Innovative Outsourced HR Solutions Provider 2024 - London, given by SME News. SME News supports...
Navigating Holiday Pay: From Calculation to Unlimited Time Off
Taking a break is crucial for maintaining a healthy work-life balance. But understanding how holiday pay works in the UK can be a bit of a maze. Let’s walk through the essentials, from calculating your entitlement to the concept of unlimited...
We’ve Won “Best HR Support Provider – London” in the 2024 Global Business Insight Awards!
We're thrilled to announce that Petaurum HR has been named "Best HR Support Provider - London" in the 2024 Global Business Insight Awards, on behalf of GBI Magazine, to celebrate business leadership, innovation in finance & success in the...
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The Engagement Bridge (Part 2)
In part 1 of our article, we introduced The "Engagement Bridge" concept created by Glenn Elliott and Debra Corey in their book "Build it: The Rebel Playbook for World-Class Employee Engagement", and covered the core fundamentals of (1) Open & Honest Communication...
The Engagement Bridge (Part 1)
The "Engagement Bridge" is a concept created by Glenn Elliott and Debra Corey in their book "Build it: The Rebel Playbook for World-Class Employee Engagement" The Bridge represents the connection between engaged employees and successful businesses, with the authors...
What on earth is employee engagement?
When it comes to questions like this, we think there’s no point re-inventing the wheel. That’s why one of our ‘go to’ books is ‘Build it. The Rebel Playbook for World-Class Employee Engagement’ by Glenn Elliott and Debra Corey, which includes their model The...
Wellbeing at Home: A Guide for Remote Workers
Remote work has become a staple for many, but it also brings with it the unique challenge of maintaining wellbeing outside of a structured office setting. With the line between personal and professional life blurring, it's essential to create practices that promote...
Enhancing Workplace Wellbeing: Our Key Recommendations
In the modern hustle of daily business life, we sometimes get stuck in this never-ending cycle of activity and well, just being busy, which can take a toll on our health and happiness. For HR managers and business owners, the challenge is clear, creating environments...
Manchester Marathon And Great North Run 2024, Double!
As regular readers of our blogs will know, we’re huge advocates of the importance of employee wellbeing and the positive impact this has on performance at work. You’ll also be very familiar with one of our Director’s running exploits and he’s at it again this year,...
Wellbeing… More than just a Buzzword!
Of course it is, but we would say that, wouldn’t we? So why do we think this is the case? Keep reading to find out why we believe wellbeing is fundamental to sustained good performance in every organisation and why W + E = P. It’s Become Quite...
Using Values in Performance Management (Explained in 10 Steps)
Aligning Performance Evaluation with Company Values and Objectives For any organisation aiming for sustainable success, monitoring and reviewing employees' performance is critical. However, evaluating performance should go beyond merely meeting quantitative...
Petaurum HR Wins 2024 Award of Excellence!
We are kicking off an exciting 2024 with a win from E2 Media's Awards of Excellence! We are so happy to be celebrating over a decade of simplifying complex HR issues with care. And, within that time we have built a strong presence in Lincolnshire, Suffolk and London,...
Recruiting with Values in mind (& how to do it Effectively)
In today’s modern and competitive business landscape, attracting and retaining top talent is a crucial element of organisational success. While technical skills and experience are undoubtedly essential, a company's values play a pivotal role in shaping its culture and...


















