High Performance Consultancy

A brilliant afternoon on Thursday with all of the team at HPC. After our Business Review, we headed out for our Summer Social at Fogo de Chão.

Although the weather didn't quite deliver on the 'summer' promise, it was still a great opportunity to reflect on our achievements, catch up with colleagues, and spend time together away from the day-to-day workplace.

❗Huge changes to unfair dismissal are coming in January 2027❗

Employers cannot afford to wait until then to start preparing.

As the qualifying period is reduced to 6 months, employees will gain unfair dismissal protection much sooner than employers may anticipate.

Join peopleHUB's webinar on Thursday 11th June @ 10 am with Claire McGuinness.

Claire will provide an overview of the changes, what they mean for employers, and key practical steps to prepare for this huge reform.

Register for free 🔗 https://bit.ly/4vkwwih

On Thursday, some of the HPC team attended the very first Bold Awards hosted by BOLD Networking 🏆

It was a fantastic afternoon celebrating the people and businesses driving excellence across the North West.

We are pleased to announce that we are an awarded supplier on the Procurement Services HR Support Services Framework!

This framework enables public sector organisations to procure compliantly. Procurement Services aim to keep procurement simple, saving organisations time and money with social value at their heart.

We are proud to have achieved a top ranking within the framework evaluation, on Lot 2, HR Advisory Services, reflecting our commitment to delivering high-quality, tailored HR services to the public sector.

Find out more 👉 https://hpc.uk.com/hpc-awarded-on-the-procurement-services-hr-support-services-framework/

A fantastic CPD session alongside Stallard Kane last week, discussing all the upcoming ERA 2025 changes.

It’s always valuable when like-minded consultancies come together to share knowledge, exchange best practice, and collaborate on the evolving challenges within the industry. Sessions like these are a great opportunity to learn from each other and continue delivering the highest standards for our clients and projects.

Learning, laughter, and leadership all in one room! 👏

We had the pleasure of running a Host Leadership Workshop for the fantastic team at Bongo's Bingo, and what a great session it was. From insightful discussions to fun team activities. Training doesn't have to be boring, and this workshop proved exactly that!

At HPC, we love supporting our clients in building strong leaders, strengthening workplace culture, and creating workplaces where people thrive.

HR's Response to the King's Speech 2026

Our Managing Director, Victoria Brown, has responded to this year's King's Speech and the potential impact on employers, employees, and the future of work.

The response explores several key areas, including youth employment, digital IDs, Race and Disability Pay Gap reporting, and the increasingly strategic role of HR in balancing social responsibility with commercial reality.

You can read the full response here: https://hpc.uk.com/the-kings-speech-2026-what-does-it-mean-for-hr/

Are you confident your fire doors are compliant? 🔥🚪

In workplaces and multi-occupancy buildings, fire doors play a critical role in protecting lives, preventing the spread of fire and smoke, and supporting safe evacuation procedures.

Under UK fire safety legislation, it is a legal requirement to ensure that fire-resisting doors are correctly installed and adequately maintained so they remain fit for purpose.

During a fire door inspection, key areas that should be assessed include:

✅ Certification
✅ Gaps and seals
✅ Hinges and ironmongery
✅ Door closer
✅ Door and frame condition
✅ Signage
✅ Hold open devices

Our trained experts carry out detailed fire door inspections to help ensure your properties remain compliant, fully functional, and ready to protect lives when it matters most.

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Make fire door safety a priority.