Running a small business can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. One of the most delicate tasks for any employer is managing employee misconduct or performance issues.

Managing employee absences is one of the most challenging aspects of running a small business. Unplanned absences disrupt the day-to-day running of your business, impact your team morale, damage your bottom line and is a problem that’s becoming more and more widespread.

Rebecca Bird, the founder and CEO of Cumbrian firm Precision HR, has been nominated for the highly coveted “One to Watch” category at the 2025 Northern Power Women Awards. The Northern Power Women Awards, now in its ninth year, is the largest celebration of gender equality in Europe. The awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of individuals and organizations that are driving positive change and promoting gender equality across the North of England. The “One to Watch

Human Resources covers so many key functions critical to your business success, including recruitment, compensation and benefits, training and development, employee relations and performance management. But these are complex areas requiring a lot of skill and expertise to ensure they’re managed properly and deliver the results you need. However, as a small business, you might not have the resources or even the need to hire a full-time HR professional for your team. If this

Even with the progress made in our workplaces over the years, sexual harassment at work is still a significant issue that requires employers' close attention. With new regulations coming into effect on 26 October this year, it's more crucial than ever for organisations to understand their legal duties and take the right steps to create a safe and respectful environment for everyone.

A new HR consultancy, Precision HR has officially launched in Cumbria and the North West offering an innovative approach to navigating HR complexities for businesses across Cumbria, the North East and Lancashire. They specialise in HR consultancy services designed for small and medium businesses across a number of specialist sectors including manufacturing, engineering, logistics, healthcare and charities.