Breathing Space HR Consultants Leeds

04/06/2026

03/06/2026

Quick question for HR and business leaders 👋
Do you offer volunteering days as part of your employee benefits package?
It's one of the most cost-effective benefits out there, yet it can have a huge impact on employee engagement, wellbeing and community connection.

With volunteering contributing £4.6bn in productivity gains to the UK economy in 2024, it's not just good for communities — it's good for business too.

It seems to matter even more to younger team members. Research shows 74% of Gen Z rank purpose ahead of pay, and 75% would consider leaving an employer whose values don't align with their own.
I'd love to know:
✅ Do you offer volunteering days?
✅ How many?
✅ Do employees actually use them?
Curious to hear what's working (and what's not).

28/05/2026

Starting or growing a business?

HR compliance can quickly become overwhelming.

That’s why we created our Compliance Package — giving SMEs affordable access to the HR essentials they actually need.

From employee contracts to mandatory policies and flexible HR support hours, we’ve made compliance simple.

For less than £3 a day, your business could stay HR compliant.

Message us to find the right package for your business.

27/05/2026

Keep your side of the street clean at all times.
Life is unfair, people do the dirty all the time but that is “their side of the street”. You only have to make sure you don’t litter your side. Take the high road.

26/05/2026

😎🌞😎What a scorcher of a weekend, and with the sun set to continue shining all week, it's great news for half-term fun, but if you're back in the office today, it's going to be a sticky one!

Currently, there is no legal maximum workplace temperature in the UK, employers still have a duty of care to protect the health and well-being of their teams. Even moderate increases in temperature can affect concentration, productivity, energy levels and workplace safety.

Our latest blog gives some practical ways businesses can support employees during a heatwave: 👇

https://breathingspacehr.co.uk/working-in-a-heatwave/

🙌Hands up who's going on the ice-lolly run?

As heatwaves become more frequent across the UK, employers are facing a new workplace challenge: how to keep employees safe, comfortable and productive during periods of extreme heat.

21/05/2026

If someone has messed up, don’t try to hide it from management or HR once the issue comes to light.
Covering it up usually creates a bigger problem than the original mistake — even if you weren’t responsible for it in the first place.
Investigations uncover the truth eventually. What often causes the most damage is not the mistake itself, but the loss of trust and questions around integrity.

19/05/2026

Learning At Work Week 18th - 24th May

Learning doesn’t look the same for everyone — and that’s the power behind the 2026 Learning at Work Week theme: Many Ways to Learn.

From mentoring and coaching to AI tools, creative activities, peer learning and bite-sized development, learning can happen anywhere, at any stage of life and work.
This year’s theme encourages organisations to create inclusive, engaging opportunities that help people:
✨ build confidence
✨ develop skills
✨ explore new interests
✨ connect and learn from others

The campaign focuses on three key strands:
🔹 Learn to Learn
🔹 Learn for Life
🔹 Learn for Work

As workplaces continue to evolve, especially with digital transformation and AI, creating a culture of continuous learning has never been more important.

14/05/2026

⭐Are your HR practices up to scratch?
🎯Do you have all the latest policies in place?
⚖Are they legally compliant?
If you're unsure...we have the most straightforward way for you to find out....

A free HR Audit via our website.
Check it out to find out how we can help you👇
https://breathingspacehr.co.uk/your-needs-audit/

13/05/2026

If someone questions why you aren’t taking notes – start taking notes

Don’t say, I don’t need to or I’ll remember, you simply won’t. When you make a mistake or ask for help again, it will reflect badly on you.

11/05/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions is that workplace wellbeing requires expensive programmes or corporate-scale initiatives.
In reality, some of the most effective mental health support comes from simple, consistent behaviours:
⭐Managers checking in regularly
⭐Creating a culture where people can speak openly
⭐Encouraging realistic workloads and boundaries
⭐Offering flexibility where possible
⭐Training managers to spot early signs of stress
⭐Having clear HR policies and support processes in place

SMEs often have closer relationships between leaders and employees, which creates a real opportunity to foster trust and openness.

People don’t expect perfection. They expect empathy, consistency and support.

Mental Health Foundation have produced three really accessible tipsheets, which are designed to give you the tools to take action to support your own mental health. From quick-wins and simple actions to long-term lifestyle shifts, try a few to find what works best for you. All the tips are reviewed by experts and backed by evidence.

Why not print them off and share with your teams in communal areas or via email.

👉Top 10 actions for good mental health
https://lnkd.in/g5YvCyx7

👉Quick actions for a mental health boost
https://lnkd.in/gfUCT4gi

👉8 actions to improve mental health in the long-term
https://lnkd.in/gx3-WtYS