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Building better businesses since 1995.

For almost 30 years, our mission has been to create a world where businesses and the people in them are set up to own the future. Starting from our home in Cheshire, we’ve grown to empower thousands of small to medium-sized businesses across the country to embrace risk and stay one step ahead with our hands-on HR, Health & Safety, Wellbeing, E-Learning, ISO Certification and SSIP Accreditation services.


Partner, not provider

Think of us as the ultimate business pit crew. We’re not cold authority figures – we genuinely back the businesses we work with and want to power them toward their goals.

Beyond the basics

HR and Health & Safety are our bread and butter, but we’ve grown to offer so much more to give small businesses all the tools they need to succeed.

There for you across the UK

With over 160 consultants based across the UK, you can rely on us to be there whenever you need us. And with our 24/7 advice line, you’ll never be on your own.

Guaranteed advice

No strings attached – we don’t trap you with expensive additional insurance options like other providers. It’s simply built-in with our advice guarantee.

ISO 27001 certified

You’re in safe hands. We understand that you want confidence in how we handle your data, which is why we’re proudly ISO 27001 certified.

New Holiday Entitlement Rules - Must Know Changes for 2024

23
Jan
2024

New Holiday Entitlement Rules - Must Know Changes for 2024

Navigating through holiday entitlement can be a challenging task for employers, especially considering the recent changes in the law effective from 1 January 2024.

Essential Guide: How to Dismiss Someone Legally

27
Oct
2023

Essential Guide: How to Dismiss Someone Legally

Ensure a fair and lawful dismissal process with our comprehensive guide. Discover the key steps and avoid any legal pitfalls.

How to Protect Staff and Patients From Hazardous Substances

23
Oct
2023

How to Protect Staff and Patients From Hazardous Substances

Consulting Room partner and Health & Safety consultants Citation outline how to protect staff and patients from hazardous substances

Menopause Guide for Employers

12
Oct
2023

Menopause Guide for Employers

Consulting Room partner and Health & Safety consultants Citation’s menopause guide for employers.

Employment Law Changes 2023

07
Jun
2023

Employment Law Changes 2023

If you’re finding it difficult to keep up with constant developments in Employment Law, don’t worry, our Partner Citation Professional Solutions can help.

What You Need to Know About Employment Status and Health & Safety

03
May
2023

What You Need to Know About Employment Status and Health & Safety

Employment status is a complex area of Employment Law and since the Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 2022 (PPER 2022) came into force.

Navigating Annual Leave in Your Clinic

30
Mar
2023

Navigating Annual Leave in Your Clinic

Holidays stressing you out already? Confused about the King’s Coronation? Unsure about entitlement?

Long-Term Health Conditions and Disabilities

26
Feb
2023

Long-Term Health Conditions and Disabilities

Do you know your obligations as an employer when it comes to workers with long-term health conditions and disabilities?

Employer Rights and Responsibilities in the UK

29
Nov
2022

Employer Rights and Responsibilities in the UK

Did you know that employees have rights before they’re even employed? Did you also know that a lapsed probationary period is a passed probationary period?

The Good Work Plan: Defining Employment Status Key Questions

05
Nov
2022

The Good Work Plan: Defining Employment Status Key Questions

The changes that came into force as part of the government’s Good Work Plan all centre around the rights of the individuals that work for your business.

An Introduction to Risk Assessments

28
Mar
2022

An Introduction to Risk Assessments

A legal necessity, risk assessments make your workplace much safer and more efficient for everyone in your business.

Managing Long COVID in Your Workplace

18
Jun
2021

Managing Long COVID in Your Workplace

The experts of our partner, Citation, have created this guide summarising how to best manage long-term covid correctly.

Ventilating Your Workplace

11
May
2021

Ventilating Your Workplace

The experts of our partner, Citation, have summarised all you need to know in this guide, to help you keep your people safe and your business COVID-compliant.

COVID-Secure Inspections, HR and Health and Safety updates

28
Apr
2021

COVID-Secure Inspections, HR and Health and Safety updates

Citation has covered key areas you need to be planning and implementing now to get back to business safely, as well as key compliance considerations.

Time to Hire? Your Free Guide to Recruitment

22
Apr
2021

Time to Hire? Your Free Guide to Recruitment

How to bring the best possible people into your business and give your recruitment a revamp, Citation, has created a free guide to help you.

5 Simple Steps to COSHH Risk Assessments

28
Mar
2021

5 Simple Steps to COSHH Risk Assessments

Part of the regulations requires employers to assess the potential risks to any and all of their employees who work with harmful substances.

How to Prepare for a COVID-Secure Inspection

28
Mar
2021

How to Prepare for a COVID-Secure Inspection

Employers are still required to manage the risks of COVID-19 within their workplace under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.

‘Pingdemic’ Self-Isolation - Managing Sickness and Absence

28
Mar
2021

‘Pingdemic’ Self-Isolation - Managing Sickness and Absence

With millions pinged by the NHS Test and Trace App – leading to what’s been termed ‘pingdemic’.

Staff Quarantining After Holidays, Furlough, and Redundancy

30
Jul
2020

Staff Quarantining After Holidays, Furlough, and Redundancy

Podcast with Chris Hammond (MD of Xact Group), Kelly McManus and Ron Myers, Director of The Consulting Room Group.

Furlough Update: 1 June 2020

01
Jun
2020

Furlough Update: 1 June 2020

Documentation prepared by Kelly McManus, Employment Solicitor and Ron Myers, Director of The Consulting Room Group.

Preparing for Relaunch of Your Aesthetic Clinic After Furlough

29
Apr
2020

Preparing for Relaunch of Your Aesthetic Clinic After Furlough

We all need to think ahead about addressing HR and Health and Safety issues – especially in relation to furloughed members of our team.

Managing COVID-Testing in Your Business

28
Mar
2020

Managing COVID-Testing in Your Business

If you're considering introducing a testing policy, it's vital to take a step back and ask a few essential questions.

Do You Have Questions Regarding Furloughing Staff?

27
Mar
2020

Do You Have Questions Regarding Furloughing Staff?

Can you rotate employees on furlough? Can I take annual leave during furlough? Ron Myers find out everything you need to know...

Furloughed Workers

25
Mar
2020

Furloughed Workers

We are grateful to Consulting Room's HR partner, Citation, for providing us with a copy of a guidance document re: furloughed workers.

Essential GDPR, Health and Safety & Human Resources Updates

16
Feb
2019

Essential GDPR, Health and Safety & Human Resources Updates

All the recent changes and essential GDPR, health and safety & human resources updates you need to know.

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