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The success of the Ulrich Model and it's suitability for today’s SME community
A look at how this model was used to transform HR functions previously and whether its fit for purpose for today's SME marketplace.

Leading business out of the Covid economy
How do you achieve business change, whether upsizing, rightsizing, or diversifying effectively & efficiently and ensure your team continues to pull in the right direction?

How does it really feel to be made redundant? An employee’s perspective
An employee's perspective demonstrating that there are supportive and sympathetic ways to manage redundancy by using an outplacement programme.

How many apples are in your HR basket?
If you run a small business, especially with the impact of Covid, you may be tempted to hold fire on HR-related investments but there are many reasons not to.

The power of psychometric testing to make the right hire first time, every time
Hiring the right person for the job first time around can save your business both time and money. Psychometric assessments can help with this

Identifying ways to introduce a culture to improve staff retention
A case study exploring how a shift in culture within an organisation can have a positive impact on staff retention.

Improve people management practices & reduce costs
A case study on improvements to people management, a reduction in costs with an added result of a much more engaged management across 8 countries.

6 month campaign to recruit 100 specifically skilled staff
A 6-month recruitment campaign for 100 skilled people from sourcing through assessment centre management to offer stage.

Adding tangible value to the leadership development arena
As the world starts to emerge into a new way of working for many organisations, leadership development is being seen as a key area of focus.

ProAction adds BreatheHR to our Consultancy toolbox
ProAction partners with BreatheHR, to deliver time savings & slick people management processes, so you can focus on business growth rather than admin.

Change management can lead to cost reductions
Change management in all its guises can transform a business in many ways, often with additional benefits outside of the desired end result.

Its vital that employers take action to tackle poor mental health at work
Employee Wellness is not just a buzzword. In fact, taking action to tackle mental health at work has never been more important than now.

Furlough Scheme rules update June 2021
The Furlough Scheme first introduced in March 2020 will change again from 1 July 2021 - here's the latest update.

Wellbeing of employees: Is it a can of worms you’re avoiding opening?
Addressing wellbeing of employees is becoming a necessity, a corporate social responsibility and a basic expectation of all staff. Avoiding it won't make it go away!

‘Steps for a successful return to the workplace’ webinar
The key steps you should take for a successful rollout and positive experience as you & your staff return to the workplace.

Flexible working – A positive step forward not a legislative bind!
It was 18 years ago that the UK Government introduced the 'right to request’ flexible working. Fast forward to 2021 and are we now finally seeing flexible working being embraced as a long-term option?

Dear CEO......I’m worried about returning to the office
Our letter to a CEO captures the essence of worries and concerns out there for many on returning to work and is thought-provoking for us all.

When are they going to find out I don’t belong here?
An overview of Imposter Syndrome and how it can affect anyone no matter their social status, work background, skill level, or degree of expertise.

ProAction HR welcomes new clients from Right HR
The ProAction HR team is very excited to welcome new HR Consultancy clients from Winchester-based HR specialist, Right HR.

Identity, environment & emotion: How will they impact our return to work?
An article by Joanne Nicholson, our in-house specialist in Occupational Psychology on the three key factors to consider.
