HR Untangled

In this episode of HR Untangled: Real HR Talk for Business Owners, we’re joined by Graeme Seavor, accountant and founder of Seavor Chartered in Carlisle, to tackle a critical question many business owners face: how do you balance people and profit? Are employees really your greatest asset and if so, how do you manage that alongside rising costs, cash flow pressures, and the reality of running a su...

In this episode of HR Untangled: Real HR Talk for Business Owners, we dive into one of the most critical and often misunderstood areas of people management: performance management from probation through ongoing employment. What does good performance actually look like? And how do you tell the difference between someone who can’t do the job versus someone who won’t? We unpack the essential distinct...

What really makes a high‑performing team and why do so many businesses get it wrong? In this episode of HR Untangled, Helen sits down with Scott Smith of People Spark Solutions for a lively, insightful and surprisingly relatable conversation about what high performance actually looks like in today’s unpredictable workplace. Together, they break down the biggest myths around high‑performing teams,...

In this jam-packed episode of HR Untangled, Helen and Zoe dive headfirst into the surprisingly complex world of employee time‑off rights — and why understanding them matters far beyond ticking compliance boxes. From annual leave myths to maternity, sickness, flexible family leave, and the big legislative changes coming in April 2026, the duo break down the statutory essentials with their signature...

As we bring in the new year and the business world carries on, 2026 could be a very interesting year when it comes to having employees. Hellen, Zoe and Nina all discuss what the new Employment rights bill is looking at bringing in and also what are some of the key topics business owners really need to be aware of when things are going to change and when they change. Don't worry the Dawson HR team...

On this month episode We talk all things Christmas......... HR Approved Christmas we might add. We discuss the do's and don'ts and why Christmas can be a minefield if your not prepared. But remember we're not the fun police its not all doom and gloom there's so much you can do for Christmas parties and why not change things up rather than a meal and boozy nights out. We chip in wit...

In this episode introduce ourselves, Nina our host who deals with all the admin in the business, Zoe our new HR consultant that's just joined the team and Hellen who owns Dawson HR and has over 20 years of experience. We talk about why HR is important for your business no matter how big or small, how we keep you legal. We also cover about what's the worst names HR names we've been called, and some...