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HR & Employment Law Support for Businesses Working with a handpicked team of HR and legal experts, we provide a comprehensive HR package for your business.

Altum HR is a high-quality HR outsourcing solutions consultancy that specialises in all aspects of HR, employee development, employment law and payroll, all with a refined legal focus. We do not promote a ‘one size fits all approach’ and all the strategies that we develop alongside you will be tailored to your exact needs, ensuring your HR processes are streamlined and effective at every level.

06/11/2026

A policy sitting in a shared drive won't protect your people on its own.

From 30 October 2026, employers have a strengthened duty to take ALL reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment. The law also introduces protection relating to harassment by third parties.

Think beyond the handbook. What happens when a customer makes an inappropriate comment? Does the manager know how to respond? Would employees feel safe reporting it?

Practical prevention means assessing risks, training managers, making reporting routes clear and acting on concerns.

A tick-box exercise is not a workplace culture.

Unsure whether your current arrangements are enough? Speak with us about a proactive HR review.

📧 [email protected]
📞 0800 048 5764

06/11/2026

A staff complaint can become a leadership challenge well before it reaches a formal procedure. Clear expectations, regular conversations and fair, consistent processes can help headteachers spot concerns early, protect trust and keep the focus on teaching and learning. But how do you know when a sensitive staff issue needs specialist HR support—and what’s the best way forward?

📖 Read more: https://altumhr.co.uk/2026/11/06/expert-hr-advice-for-headteachers-managing-school-staff/

05/11/2026

When a staff member’s sickness absence continues, schools must balance genuine support with the practical needs of keeping education on track. One useful starting point: employees can self-certify for up to seven days, but need medical certification from day eight. Clear records and sensitive conversations can help leaders spot when further support may be needed—but how can schools recognise patterns without making assumptions?

📖 Read more: https://altumhr.co.uk/2026/11/05/managing-long-term-sickness-in-schools-a-lead-hr-guide/

04/11/2026

“We thought it would sort itself out.”

Five words we hear far too often when a people problem lands on HR’s desk.

A missed deadline becomes a performance issue. A difficult conversation gets postponed. A small disagreement turns into a formal grievance.

The problem rarely appears overnight. Often, the warning signs were there for weeks.

Good people management means dealing with issues early, fairly and consistently. That includes giving managers the confidence to have awkward conversations and knowing when to ask for advice.

What people issue has been sitting on your to-do list for too long?

If you need an experienced sounding board, book an HR consultation: https://altumhr.co.uk/contact

04/11/2026

When a safeguarding concern emerges at work, promising total secrecy may feel reassuring—but it could put someone at greater risk. The right response means sharing information only with those who need to act, recording what was actually reported and protecting the person who speaks up, while still giving everyone involved a fair chance to respond. And workplace relationships can make the situation more complicated than it first appears…

📖 Read more: https://altumhr.co.uk/2026/11/04/managing-safeguarding-employment-issues-a-guide-for-hr/

03/11/2026

🎄 Helping make Christmas magical across Greater Manchester! 🎁

Last Thursday, Tara and Michelle represented Altum HR at the launch of the Cash for Kids Greater Manchester Mission Christmas appeal. A fantastic evening bringing businesses and communities together to make a difference!

With over 37,000 local children already referred for Christmas gifts, this cause needs our support more than ever. ❤️

🎁 Want to help? Donate a gift or get involved: https://www.cashforkidsgive.co.uk/mission-christmas-supporters/manchester/

03/11/2026

Redundancy in a school should be about the work and staffing the school needs—not an individual’s performance. And if 20 or more redundancies are proposed within 90 days, special consultation rules apply. From how selection criteria should be used to what could happen if you turn down a suitable alternative role, there are important details for both school leaders and staff. One step in the process could affect your redundancy pay more than you expect…

📖 Read more: https://altumhr.co.uk/2026/11/03/school-redundancy-process-a-step-by-step-employer-guide/

02/11/2026

Most Employment Tribunal claims don’t begin in a courtroom.

They begin with a conversation that wasn't documented, a manager acting too quickly or a workplace complaint that wasn't handled properly.

With Tribunal claim deadlines now extended from three months to six months, employers need to be even more confident that their processes and records can stand up to scrutiny.

To reduce the risk:

✅ Take advice before making difficult decisions

✅ Keep clear, contemporaneous notes

✅ Follow a fair and consistent process

✅ Train managers to handle concerns correctly

✅ Store messages, meeting notes and supporting evidence centrally

✅ Address problems before they escalate

You cannot prevent every claim, but the right process can make a significant difference.

Need help protecting your organisation?

📧 [email protected]
📞 0800 048 5764

02/11/2026

Being placed on “informal capability” may sound alarming, but it usually means support comes before formal proceedings. In maintained schools in England, a teacher capability policy is required, while the school’s own policy shapes what that support looks like—from mentoring and appraisal discussions to clear expectations and review dates. Knowing the difference between capability and disciplinary action can also help you prepare for the right conversation. What should you ask before the process moves any further?

📖 Read more: https://altumhr.co.uk/2026/11/02/staff-capability-procedures-in-schools-a-compliance-guide/

01/11/2026

AI can sort CVs, match skills and arrange interviews—but faster hiring doesn’t always mean fairer hiring. One study found large language models favoured white-associated names 85% of the time, a striking reminder that automated tools can reproduce bias rather than remove it. For UK employers, the key is meaningful human oversight, fair processes and careful handling of candidate data. So how can AI help recruiters without taking people out of the decision?

📖 Read more: https://altumhr.co.uk/2026/11/01/ai-in-recruitment-benefits-risks-for-uk-employers/

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