Humber HR People

Employee Relations Support: Straightforward Help When Things Get Tricky 🔹 Let’s be honest – dealing with people problems at work isn’t anyone’s favourite job. Whether it’s a difficult conversation, a grievance, or something bigger like a restructure, it can feel overwhelming – especially when you’re part of a small team and the people involved are close to you. 👋 That’s where we come in. At Humber HR People, we offer proper employee relations support – that’s expert advice when it matters most. We're here for businesses across the Humber – Beverley, Hull, Grimsby, Lincoln, Scunthorpe and beyond – who need a bit of straight-talking HR support without all the faff. ✅ What Do We Actually Help With? 🗂️ Disciplinaries & grievances – tricky, sensitive, need handling just right 🔄 Restructures & redundancies – planned, fair, and legally sound ✍️ Contract changes & TUPE – so nothing slips through the cracks 🧩 One-off, messy situations – that only happen once in a blue moon These issues can take up time, energy, and a lot of headspace. Let us take the weight off so you can get back to running your business. 👥 Local Support from sensible experts who speak your language We’re independent, qualified, and have seen it all. We're not here to make things complicated – we're here to sort it. And because we know how close-knit small teams are, we always handle things with care – protecting relationships, keeping morale steady, and making sure everyone knows where they stand. 📞 How It Works – Easy As 1, 2, 3 Step 1: Give us a ring 📆 We guarantee a call back within 24 hours. We’ll get to know your situation, the risks, and what help you need. We'll also be clear and upfront about timescales and costs. Step 2: Get clear advice 💬 We’ll provide no-nonsense, practical guidance – tailored to your business, delivered however suits you (phone, Zoom, in person – your choice). Step 3: Use us as you need us 🔄 Whether you want a one-off consultation or prefer to buy a block of hours – we’re flexible and here when you need us. 💡 If you’re facing a people issue that’s stressing you out – or you just want to make sure you handle it the right way – that’s exactly when to call us. We're here to help you sort it – quickly, fairly, and without all the legal costs or drama. 📩 Drop us a message or get in touch today – and let’s get things sorted. #HRSupport #EmployeeRelations #SmallBusinessSupport #HumberBusiness #PeopleProblemsSorted #PracticalHR #NoFaff

🙌 Feelgood Friday 🙌 Loving the comments from our latest management training workshops. Our mission is to help small business help themselves by running bespoke programs that boost confidence. Some great feedback from recent work! #managementdevelopment #humberhrpeople #smallbusinesssupport

There are some important HR changes on the horizon. The proposed Employment Rights Bill (ERB) is set to bring in major reforms that could significantly impact how businesses hire, manage, and exit employees – especially SMEs and those in seasonal, retail or hospitality sectors. ⚠️ Hiring and ending contracts will become riskier, more complex, and likely more expensive. The good news? There’s still time to prepare. Most changes won’t come into force until April 2026 at the earliest (including the new ‘day one’ right to protection from unfair dismissal). Here are four smart steps to get ahead: 📖 Stay informed – understand how the changes might impact your business 📃 Review hiring practices and get better at interviews to avoid risk 🏫 Train managers to handle employee issues confidently ⚖️ Plan a compliance review well ahead of 2026 We’re supporting clients through this now, so if you’d like to stay in the loop, drop us an email to hello@humberhrpeople.co.uk to be added to our employment law updates mailing list. #stayahead #stayinformed #employmentlaw #humberhrpeople

🔹 Meet the Team: Kate van der Sluis 🔹 Co-Founder | Humber HR People With a passion for people and a head for business, Kate co-founded Humber HR People to help ambitious SMEs thrive through better people strategies. Kate brings over 20 years of experience in recruitment, HR, and leadership—combining commercial insight with a down-to-earth, practical approach. She’s worked with hundreds of business leaders, helping them scale sustainably by putting the right people, culture and structure in place. At Humber HR People, Kate leads on strategic HR, senior recruitment, and works closely with founders and directors who want real support—not just a tick-box service. 💬 “I believe people are at the heart of every great business. The right support at the right time can be transformational—for leaders and their teams.” Outside work, Kate is a mum of two, a fan of wild swimming (the colder the better!), and passionate about flexible, modern workplaces built on integrity, trust and results. ➡️ Say hello or connect with Kate van der Sluis here on LinkedIn – she's always up for a chat about making work work better. #MeetTheTeam #HRThatWorks #SMELeadership #PeopleFirst

Feelgood Friday ✨ Thank you Cara-Jayne Portess BA (Hons) for your kind comments, we have loved working with you and the team! Knowing that we have achieved peace of mind for you - priceless 🙌 #testimonial #feelgoodfriday #humberhrpeople

Thinking of introducing HR Support for your organisation, but unsure whether to hire, outsource or make it part of someone's job? Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) face the daily challenge of  balancing growth, compliance, and people management, all while working  with limited resources. Human Resources (HR) is often one of the most  complex and time-consuming areas for SMEs to manage in-house.    Outsourcing HR functions provides a practical, commercial solution that  offers flexibility, specialist expertise, and cost efficiency. Our blog post sets out the case for outsourcing HR - the key benefits and the potential drawbacks, and compares the cost of outsourcing  with employing an internal HR professional. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eXDbhjUS #hrsupport #humberhrpeople #smallbusinesssupport #experts

Meet our Co-Founder – Kellie Calvert We’d like to take a moment to properly introduce Kellie Calvert MCIPD, our incredible Co-Founder, who has been with us since 2019 and played a huge role in shaping our business. From day one, Kellie has been at the heart of what we do, bringing her expertise in manage, nurture and develop the relationship between employer and employee. Her dedication, strategic thinking, and commitment to flexibility, commerciality and integrity have helped drive our success and support our clients. A few things to know about Kellie: ✨ She’s been instrumental in building and growing our business from the ground up. ✨ She’s passionate that people are key to business success and developed and designed our Growth HR Model to support SMEs ✨ Outside of work, you’ll find her in the gym, with her running club in North Lincolnshire, or spending time with family and friends. If you haven’t had the chance to connect with Kellie yet, we highly recommend it – she’s always happy to share her insights and expertise! #MeetTheTeam #CoFounder #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #TeamSpotlight

#feelgoodfriday Have you attended one of our HR Breakfasts? Thanks to Cath who attended our March event and left these lovely comments! Our next event is Thursday 15th May Hampton by Hilton Humberside Airport request a place by emailing Sarah Carvill sarah@humberhrpeople.co.uk

Accidental Managers: Are You Setting Them Up for Success? 💡 At our March breakfast event, 30% of the delegates cited management confidence and capability as the top issue affecting their business. Many people step into management roles not by design, but by promotion—often because they excelled in their previous roles. But here’s the catch: great performance doesn’t automatically translate into great leadership. Without the right support, "accidental managers" can struggle with people management, decision-making, and team motivation—leading to frustrated employees and missed business goals. So, what’s the solution? Invest in their development. Here are four reasons why: 1. Stronger Leadership: Communication, resolving conflict, having difficult conversations and team motivation aren’t innate skills—they need to be learned. 2. Better Decision-Making: Management training helps leaders think strategically and align with business goals. 3. Higher Engagement & Retention: Teams led by trained managers are more motivated, productive, and less likely to leave. This is especially important in the Humber region where a talent shortage means keeping key people is crucial to business success. 4. Adaptability: The business world and technology moves fast—managers who keep learning can confidently navigate change. 💡 How to Support Accidental Managers: 🔹 Set up mentorship programs—learning from experience is invaluable. 🔹 Offer formal training—workshops, courses, or bepoke 121 coaching 🔹 Provide ongoing feedback—help them grow with constructive insights 🔹 Build a culture of continuous learning—where development is a business priority, not an afterthought. 👉 At Humber HR People, we believe a cruical part of our role is to support managers. If your business has managers who need support, we can help. Let’s chat about how to set them (and your organisation) up for success. Contact Sarah Carvill sarah@humberhrpeople.co.uk to ask about spaces on our 12-week coaching program, "Introduction to Managing People". For £695 per delegate - less than £14 per week per manager on your budget - we can help your managers be the best they can be and ready to boost your bottom line. Check our the details below 👇 #LeadershipDevelopment #AccidentalManagers #Training #HRSupport #InvestInPeople #humberhrpeople  

We’re thrilled to introduce our newly refreshed website – designed to make it easier than ever to access the support your business needs. One of the highlights? Our Key Services for Small Businesses page – tailored for growing companies that need flexible, expert support without the hassle. Whether it’s strategic HR advice, recruitment solutions, or day-to-day people management, we’re here to help. Check it out here: www.humberhrpeople.co.uk https://lnkd.in/eui45He9 We’d love to hear your thoughts – and if you know a small business that could benefit from expert HR support, send them our way! #HRSupport #Recruitment #SmallBusiness #NewWebsite #HereToHelp