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Simple “how to” guides help you understand fundamental tasks in HR as well as emerging issues that your business has to deal with. Beagle HR is a HR consultancy providing HR advice and HR services in Surrey.

Beagle HR is a UK based Human Resources Consultancy in Surrey that works with you as a HR business partner. Furthermore, we offer expert advice that helps you comply with legislation whilst managing your employees in a people-centric, creative, timely, and cost-effective manner. We offer HR advice and services. In addition, HR services are available in: Surrey, London, Hampshire, Addlestone, Ashford, Basingstoke, Byfleet, Camberley, Chertsey, Chobham, Cobham, Dorking, Egham, Epsom, Farnborough, Godalming, Leatherhead, Reigate, Staines-upon-thames, Walton-on-thames, West Byfleet, Weybridge and Woking.

We understand that your HR issues can vary greatly, we offer an extensive range of HR services including; onboarding, compliance, employee support and problem solving, retaining and offboarding.

Beagle HR was set up at the beginning of 2020 by Dan Caruso.  Dan has had previous experience in retail, telecommunications, and education in both operational and strategic roles. Beagle HR is proud to serve clients from a host of different industries including; accountancy firms, IT support services, hospitality, digital marketing agencies, financial services, and facility support services. We work with clients in the SME market to offer practical advice, compliance and resources.

Free Guide: How to Manage an Employee With Long Covid

long covid employee

Long covid affects one in five people infected. Many among them may be your employees. Have you got procedures in place to make sure you are in compliance with employment law? During the covid 19 pandemic, it has emerged that the illness can persist beyond the two weeks of symptoms experienced by most. This experience […]

Right to Work Check 2021: What you need to know

right to work check

Are your right to work check records up to date? Brexit and COVID are making big changes to your employees’ right to work. The Home Office is charging £20,000 fines per illegal employee. Without a strong right to work check record, you could be in danger… Here is everything you need to know to keep your business covered! Right to work […]

What is the talent management cycle?

talent management

The talent management cycle is a 4 part process that employers can use when overseeing their employees. It covers many areas and is essential for promoting a motivated, high performing workforce. The 4 areas of the talent management cycle are as follows: Selection – On boarding, talent acquisition and Orientation. Development – Performance management identification, […]

How to Make an Absence Calculation with the Bradford Factor

Bradford factor

What is the Bradford Factor The Bradford factor, also referred to as the Bradford Formula/Bradford Score, helps employers make an absence calculation. This data then helps calculate the estimated impact these absences have on a business.  The tool can calculate any unplanned absences such as: Sickness Doctors and dentist appointments Childcare What is the Calculation? […]

The Redundancy Process – Costs and Alternative Solutions

redundancy process

The Current Pandemic has left many business owners in a difficult position. Many find themselves having to cut costs and often this can mean having to make some employees redundant. However, the costs for a redundancy process isn’t free and there are several costs you must consider. There are also a number of alternative solutions […]

Guidelines for Dismissing Someone with Poor Sickness Absence

sickness absence

For any employer of any company, there is an expected and understandable amount of sickness absence that they can expect from their employees, However, it is also understandable for employers to want to reduce the amount of sick leave and absenteeism by staff  to a minimal level. Doing so, however, requires having the right processes […]

Carrying Out a Right to Work Check During the Pandemic (2021)

right to work check

As a result of the current pandemic, many employers now find themselves in a position where workers are hired through digital processes such as through phone and video calls. This in turn has prompted changes to right to work check by employers. Right to work checks are necessary requirements in checking if an employee has […]

How to Harvest Resilience in a Hybrid / Remote Work World

remote work

As a result of the current pandemic, many people are settling into a new normal of remote work from home. However, as businesses begin to reopen, some may find themselves in a hybrid working environment. This is where a person might switch between working from home and at the office.  This new way of working […]

How to get the small business lockdown grant

Small Business

The government has introduced a new £1,000 small business grant for any small business in England impacted by a local lockdown. Businesses that are required to shut as a result of local COVID-19 lockdowns can claim up to £1,500 per property every three weeks. Local authorities will give the new small business local lockdown grant—full […]

Keeping employees engaged during a restructuring

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The impact of coronavirus has meant that corporate restructuring is impacting more of us than ever before. Below are some tips for organisations navigating this to ensure that employees remain engaged through the process. The phrase ‘restructuring’ covers a structural change carried out in an industry, business, and/or establishment level. It could be seen as […]