The HR Dept Bristol, Bath & North Somerset

The HR Dept Bristol, Bath & North Somerset We provide local and personal HR advice & support to SMEs in the Bristol, Bath and North Somerset area.

When a company has a problem it is usually either caused by or has an impact on their staff. They need to find practical, pragmatic and cost effective solutions and that’s exactly what we provide and what’s more, we respond very quickly. The HR Dept started in Bristol and now has a dedicated team providing local and personal HR and Health and Safety solutions across the Bristol and Bath area. If y

ou have an employment issue call us now on 0845 20 21 999

As a professional team we can offer everything that a large corporate HR department would provide but at a fraction of the cost. You can have our pay as you go service or for those wanting more help our advice line service backed by legal expenses insurance is ideal.

*Advice line backed by legal expenses insurance
*Contracts of employment
*Employee handbooks
*Recruitment
*Redundancy projects
*Training and development
*Employee relations
*Disciplinary and grievance procedures
*Health and Safety
*Payroll
*Absence Management
*TUPE transfers
*Psychometric Assessments
*Employee Attitude Surveys

Join our colleagues Parmilla Minhas (HR Dept Luton, Watford & Borehamwood) and Omar Rashid (HR Dept Birmingham Central &...
11/06/2026

Join our colleagues Parmilla Minhas (HR Dept Luton, Watford & Borehamwood) and Omar Rashid (HR Dept Birmingham Central & Wolverhampton) as they explain the upcoming changes to unfair dismissals - providing useful guidance and real life scenarios to help you prepare your business.

With the qualifying period reducing from two years to six months - SMEs in the UK need to take steps to ensure they remain compliant and avoid claims. In this webinar we will discuss the impact of this change, answer questions we frequently hear business owners ask and provide you with clear advice on how to manage the change.

Register here: bbde8c23-0fe1-4fbb-a8cf-f5eb0e1824e6@a5e0844b-2b2d-4294-b311-e32809783548" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bbde8c23-0fe1-4fbb-a8cf-f5eb0e1824e6@a5e0844b-2b2d-4294-b311-e32809783548

Currently, employees need to have two years of continuous service for ordinary unfair dismissal protection. A tribunal m...
10/06/2026

Currently, employees need to have two years of continuous service for ordinary unfair dismissal protection. A tribunal may make a basic award plus a capped compensatory award, and you still have to establish a fair reason (conduct, capability/performance, redundancy, statutory illegality/ breach of law, SOSR) and follow a reasonable procedure.

From January 2027, this is set to change. The qualifying period will reduce to just six months, and compensation awards will no longer be capped.

You might think you still have six months to prepare, but in reality, your business should be taking action by 1st July.

Our latest blog explains this in more detail, along with the steps you should take to prepare: https://www.hrdept.co.uk/knowledge-hub/blog/unfair-dismissals-why-1st-july-is-so-important-for-employers

09/06/2026

Is your workplace inclusive?

Speak to our HR Advisors for tailored support, call us on 0117 9702955.

June has started with another busy week advising local businesses with:Occupational healthJob descriptionsZero hoursAudi...
05/06/2026

June has started with another busy week advising local businesses with:

Occupational health
Job descriptions
Zero hours
Audits
New starters
Grievances
Redundancies
Unsuitability
Contracts
Investigations
Without prejudice
Appeals
Suspensions
Settlements
and more...

Find out how we can support the HR function in your business, call us on 0117 970 2955.

From Roman “decimation” to modern-day protests, managing workplace unrest has come a long way… thankfully.But while empl...
03/06/2026

From Roman “decimation” to modern-day protests, managing workplace unrest has come a long way… thankfully.

But while employers can’t (and shouldn’t) control what people think, you can set clear expectations for how those views are expressed at work.

Getting this right isn't always easy, but being proactive can help prevent issues from escalating.

Read our latest blog to learn more: https://www.hrdept.co.uk/knowledge-hub/blog/unrest-and-protests-managing-the-social-climate-in-workplaces

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible contributions volunteers make to communities across the UK. With more than o...
01/06/2026

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible contributions volunteers make to communities across the UK. With more than one in four people volunteering each month, their impact plays a vital role in shaping our society.

While volunteers aren’t employees, there are still important HR considerations to keep in mind and that’s where we can help.

Happy Pride Month from all of us at The HR Dept!We proudly stand with the LGBTQ+ community and are committed to helping ...
01/06/2026

Happy Pride Month from all of us at The HR Dept!

We proudly stand with the LGBTQ+ community and are committed to helping our clients build inclusive, supportive workplaces for everyone.

The football world cup commences on June 11th, giving employers more to think about. Will you be a world class manager t...
29/05/2026

The football world cup commences on June 11th, giving employers more to think about. Will you be a world class manager this summer as you guide your team through the HR considerations of a football world cup?

With most games kicking off after 8pm (due to the time differences, and counting early hours games as part of the night before), the biggest challenge may come for businesses running night shifts with footy-mad employees. 11pm, 2am and 3am games will be routine.

Even if your business runs during daylight hours this will still present problems. Droopy eyes and hangovers are no less desirable after a football match than your office Christmas party.

That said, a football world cup is something that captures the imagination of the whole country. So there is much to be said for striking the balance between embracing it and upholding standards. Here are some tips for doing just that: https://www.hrdept.co.uk/knowledge-hub/blog/will-you-be-a-championship-manager-during-the-2026-world-cup

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First Floor, 3 Brook Office Park, Emersons Green
Bristol
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Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
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