Leonie Goodman Blog

Following 18 successful years in senior HR positions within a large multi-site organisation, I have transferred my skills, knowledge and experience to support key businesses in high growth industries alongside small companies who don’t have in house HR services. With...

Are you looking to streamline your human resources processes and improve overall efficiency within your organisation? Independent HR services may be the solution you’ve been searching for. By outsourcing HR functions to a specialised provider, companies can benefit...

With recent changes to employment law, the informal approach that many small businesses take toward probationary periods may no longer offer the same protections they once did. In the past, it was generally low risk to dismiss an employee with less than two years’...

The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 As of 26th October 2023, significant changes to UK law will come into effect, particularly around sexual harassment in the workplace. Companies will now have to demonstrate more than simply having a...

For many small businesses, HR often seems like an unnecessary expense. The assumption is that someone within the business can handle employee management, or that HR is only needed in large companies with many employees. While I agree that hiring a full-time, in-house...

As the employment law landscape in the UK is about to change under the labour government, the risks of not having an HR specialist on your team are becoming increasingly significant. From October 2024, employers will face stricter legal obligations, especially...

Over the last week, I had the privilege of inducting two new employees into two very different companies. These individuals were at different levels in their careers and industries, yet from the moment I met them, I knew they were the perfect fit. What struck me...

With the recent suggested changes in employment law under the new Labour government, businesses are facing a shift in how they manage probation periods and handle employee dismissals. One significant change intended is the rollback of the two-year minimum employment...

Over the years, I've had the privilege of providing HR support across various regions in the UK. Each area brings its own unique characteristics, influencing how HR issues are managed. While the core challenges remain consistent, the approach to resolving them varies....