Ig-hr Blog

Summer is a time many of us look forward to longer days, warmer weather, and a well-earned break. But for employers, it can also bring the dreaded summer slump. With school holidays, annual leave clashes, and the temptation to mentally check out, performance can easily dip. The good news? Keeping people motivated and productive doesn’t mean piling on the pressure, it means working smarter, setting clear priorities, and building trust and flexibility. Focus on outcomes, not hours at a desk. Keep communication open, plan ahead with shared calendars and good handovers, and encourage people to fully switch off when they’re on holiday.

Ig-hr wins a 2025 Global Recognition Award for changing how SMEs build great places to work. Proud to put people first and do HR differently. This article was written by the team at Global Recognition Awards.

With schools out and summer in full swing, many working parents are juggling childcare and work responsibilities. In this blog, we share 7 practical and thoughtful ways employers can support working parents, from flexible schedules to wellness programmes, helping ease the pressure while boosting morale and productivity across your team.

Blue pill or red pill? As we hit the halfway point of 2025, it’s time to ask: are you really seeing what’s happening in your workplace? Whether you’re scaling fast or juggling priorities, a mid-year HR health check can be your secret weapon. At Ig-hr, we work with start-ups and SMEs every day to build confident managers, retain great people, and create thriving workplaces. Think you’re too small for HR? Think again. If you have employees, you have responsibilities. No need to dodge HR bullets like Neo! A quick check-in now can save you chaos later. Is your people strategy still fit for purpose? Are your managers confident? Is your team engaged? If these questions made you pause, now’s the time to act — not in Q4 when burnout peaks and budgets shrink.

What if the key to business success isn’t just strategy or systems, but happiness? In today’s fast-paced world, employee wellbeing is often overlooked in favour of performance metrics. But what if those two things aren’t separate at all? Research shows that when people are genuinely happy at work, productivity, innovation, and engagement naturally follow. Happiness = Productive.

Rushing to dismiss staff can cause legal, financial, and team issues—consider process, context, and expert advice.

Ig-hr is now a Disability Confident Committed employer, reinforcing our dedication to inclusivity by ensuring equal opportunities and workplace support for disabled individuals.

Ig-hr is a finalist for the North West Start-Up Awards 2025, recognising our people-focused HR consultancy and impact in the industry.

Ensure HR compliance and productivity in 2025 with 4 essential steps focused on budgeting, legal updates, workforce planning and employee engagement.

Struggling with HR tasks? From compliance to recruitment, an HR consultant can transform your business.

Tired of goal-setting feeling like a box-ticking exercise? Learn how to set goals that actually drive results and motivate your team!