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20/10/2026

Most weekends, you'll find Joanne Hatch on the side of a very steep hill in Wales.

Her son races downhill mountain bikes at national level, so Jo and her husband spend plenty of weekends (and a fair bit of annual leave) cheering him on from the mountainside. When she's not there, she's usually on horseback or in the gym, where most of her days start at 6am.

Jo is our Associate Director. She specialises in employee relations and complex HR cases, and she's happiest when a situation has lots of moving parts. Clients tell us they value her honesty and the way she explains complicated situations so they know exactly what to do next.

She's also quick to point out that HR isn't all problems. A lot of her work is the good stuff, like recruiting great people and making sure their success gets recognised so they stay.

Something you might not know: Jo qualified as a chef straight out of school. She didn't make a career of it, but her friends and family still get the benefit.

Ask her to describe the team and she'll tell you we're passionate, supportive and humorous. We'll take that.

20/10/2026

“Do we need a diagnosis before we can offer support?” It’s one of the most common questions we hear from managers. With waiting lists running into years, the answer matters more than ever.

Joanne Hatch looks at what the government’s new review means for employers, and the low-cost adjustments that help straight away.

Read about it on our website https://viewhr.co.uk/adhd-in-the-workplace-independent-review-employers/

16/10/2026

Would you know what to do if TUPE applied to your organisation?

Whether you're transferring services, outsourcing, insourcing or acquiring part of a business, getting TUPE wrong can be costly.

Our practical TUPE workshop will help you understand your responsibilities and manage transfers with confidence.

✔ TUPE essentials
✔ Consultation requirements
✔ Employee rights
✔ Transfer planning
✔ Common pitfalls

📅 Places now available: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tupe-made-practical-tickets-2001385656374

15/10/2026

Plenty of the workplace disputes we're asked to help with started as a clash of styles that nobody spotted early enough.

A direct manager and a thoughtful, cautious team member can drive each other mad without either realising why. Left alone, that turns into frustration, then complaints, then something more formal.

We use Insights Discovery to get ahead of that. It helps people see how they come across to others, and gives managers a practical way to adapt how they lead different people.

It's one of the most useful things a team can do together, and it costs far less than dealing with the fallout later.

Find out more at viewhr.co.uk

13/10/2026

Mediation has a reputation as a last resort. We'd argue it works better as an early one.

Often it's two people who used to get on perfectly well. Something shifted, maybe a comment in a meeting or a restructure that changed who reports to whom, and it's been left to fester.

That said, there are situations where mediation is the wrong call and a formal process needs to start straight away. Knowing the difference protects your people and your business.

Click the link below to find out more:

Explore how to manage workplace conflict effectively by understanding the pros and cons of mediation versus formal procedures—and learn when each approach is most appropriate for your organisation.

08/10/2026

Yesterday Gemma and Nicky ran a workshop with HBTech on managing probation periods and short-service dismissals.

The focus was practical. From 1 January 2027, the qualifying period for unfair dismissal drops from two years to six months, so probation becomes the window where employers need to get things right. Gemma and Nicky shared tips on setting clear expectations early, keeping good records and having honest conversations before the six months is up.

Thanks to HBTech for hosting, to John Clough for covering the IT side of DSARs, and to everyone who came along with such good questions.

If you'd like help getting your probation process ready for January, get in touch at [email protected].

HB Tech Clough Murphy Stafford

08/10/2026

🎉 We're thrilled to share that ViewHR has been shortlisted for the New Forest Business Partnership Brilliance in Business Awards

We have been shortlisted for the Forest Food & Health Clinic and The New Milton Foot Clinic Award for Health and Wellbeing!

Creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued and able to thrive is at the heart of everything we do. From investing in professional development and wellbeing initiatives to promoting flexibility, inclusion and community engagement, we're committed to putting people first.

To be recognised in this category is a fantastic achievement and a reflection of the incredible team we've built and the positive culture we're proud to foster.

Congratulations to all the other shortlisted businesses. We look forward to celebrating with you all at the awards ceremony!

07/10/2026

We're ready to launch: The ViewHR Collective

We're excited to announce that registrations are now open for The ViewHR Collective, a new community designed exclusively for senior HR professionals and people leaders to connect, collaborate and share practical insights on today's workplace challenges.

Our first session will explore: "What's keeping people leaders awake at night?"

✅A safe space
✅Thought-provoking discussion
✅ Valuable peer connections
✅ Fresh perspectives from fellow professionals
✅ Practical takeaways you can apply in your organisation

Learn together. Lead better.

A huge thank you to everyone who has already registered their interest. Your personalised invitations will be landing in your inbox shortly.

If you haven't yet registered, there's still time to join us. We'd love to welcome more senior HR professionals and people leaders who are looking for a trusted space to share ideas, solve challenges and learn from one another.

Register now to receive your personalised invitation and become one of the founding members of The ViewHR Collective. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=PvAtZHMbZkqyAAPS9CUDe9-3Q5obGXpLtJeQLe70oEdUQ1dVVklLSlg5SlhNOEtIREJGT1JLNU80TyQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl

Together, we're building a community where people leaders can connect, collaborate and thrive.

06/10/2026

Confidentiality came out on top in last week's poll, with half of you picking it as your biggest worry about smart glasses at work.

It's a fair concern. A strategy meeting, a client call or an HR investigation can be recorded and stored somewhere else in seconds, and nobody in the room would know.

Gemma has written up where the risks sit for employers, and what to add to your policies before someone turns up to work wearing a pair.

Full blog here 👇

https://viewhr.co.uk/smart-glasses-in-the-workplace/

30/09/2026

Since 1st September, serious bullying and harassment in FCA-regulated firms have been a regulatory matter, not just an HR one. A few weeks on, we're hearing from firms who are still working out what that means in practice.

Gemma's blog sets out where the lines now sit, and what to put in place if you haven't already.

Full blog here 👇

https://viewhr.co.uk/fca-non-financial-misconduct-rules/