Head of Client Services

As an HR leader with over 20 years of experience across a variety of sectors, both in-house and as a consultant, Liz is passionate and committed to supporting businesses to achieve their objectives through aligning HR strategy and interventions to commercial needs with a people centred approach.

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Paris Olympics 2024: What Can We Learn About Being a Purpose-Driven Organisation?

We explore how the Olympics can teach your business how to be purpose-driven by setting SMART goals and maintaining your team's motivation.

Peak Performance and Preparing for Success: Lessons from the 2024 Olympics

What can we learn from the Olympics? As the eyes of the world focus on Paris, we focus on how to prepare for success.

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Understanding the UK Equality Act 2010: A Guide for Employers

Employers need to adhere to the UK Equality Act to ensure their employees are protected from discrimination.

The Role of AI in Modern Recruitment

The MAD-HR team explores the growth of AI in recruitment processes and explains how to invest in your recruitment strategy.

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HR Halloween Nightmares

A spooky look at some HR nightmares from the MAD-HR Team, from ghost employees to skeletons in the closet, just in time for Halloween.

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Embracing the future of work – what are the future trends in the workplace?

Advice and opinions from the MAD-HR Team, focussing on the future trends in the workplace and how your business can grow.

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Positive Discrimination: how to stay within the law

What steps can an employer lawfully take to improve the diversity of their workforce? We explore positive action vs. positive discrimination.

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Neurodiversity in the Workplace – Top Tips to Embrace Neurodiversity

We’re all unique; some of us think and work differently. We explore top tips for supporting and embracing neurodiversity in your business.

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Leadership for Innovators

Being a successful innovator demands more than just ideas. Read our blog to find out how this can affect your business.

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The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 – are you ready?

Soon the law on flexible working will change. Do you know how those changes will affect your business and what your new responsibilities are?

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ESG – What is it and should we be doing it?

If you are unsure what ESG is, and what impact it could have on your business growth, please read this article.

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Working Time Regulations, TUPE & Non-compete Clauses – Proposed legislative changes

Find out how proposed employment law amendments to several areas of UK Employment law will impact your business.

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The 4-day work week – could it really work?

The 4 day work week is trending, but what are the real-world implications of adopting a shorter working week? Find out here!

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Summer internships and experience – is it ever possible to employ temporary young staff legally and ethically?

The summer period sees many more students and young adults wanting to work, but how do you appoint seasonal roles without ‘taking advantage’?

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Purpose – What’s your why? And why does it matter?

Liz Owers explores what 'purpose' means in business, and how you can discover your purpose in order to progress.

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Employment contracts – how well do you know the different types?

The right type of employment contract ensures you reflect the engagement between the relevant parties and that the correct protections are in place.

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What can HR metrics do for you?

Want to make your HR strategy more effective? Check out these key HR metrics and see how they can help.

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Workplace motivation – Working from home

How can you motivate employees working from home? Here are some helpful thoughts from a MAD-HR employee's perspective.

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Can Employees Have a Second Job? The Truth about Overemployment

The increased cost of living begs the question, 'can employees have a second job?' and also, 'can you stop them?'. Here are the answers.

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Appraisals – What you need to know!

The time spent together by manager and employee during a performance appraisal can be hugely valuable… when done right. Here's what you should know.

Paris Olympics 2024: What Can We Learn About Being a Purpose-Driven Organisation?

We explore how the Olympics can teach your business how to be purpose-driven by setting SMART goals and maintaining your team's motivation.

Employment Rights Bill Announced

The new government has confirmed its commitment to banning exploitative work practices through a new Employment Rights Bill.

HR Advice for Every Business Leader – Our 10-Point ‘Gift’ to Mark our 10th Birthday

To mark our 10th birthday, the MAD-HR Team has put together a 10-point list of HR advice as a gift for you and your business.

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