HR advice and support

Because people are at the heart of a successful co‑operative business, we offer a specialist HR service designed specifically for member-owned organisations.

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HR support

We offer our members unique access to the best support from some of the UK’s leading advisers on co‑operative HR.

HR package

Whatever the size of your co-op, we know dealing with HR can sometimes be tough. Our HR package can help your co-op to be both legally compliant and a great place to work.

Covid-19 HR advice

As Covid restrictions relax across the UK, how does this affect HR? Read our latest FAQs

It's important to understand the process of how to recruit new staff and your obligations as an employer. These pages are an introduction to the essentials of HR and give an overview of what you need to know. If you need further help, we offer an HR…

HR training

We offer a range of training courses to suit absolute HR beginners, seasoned professionals and everyone in between.

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Updated: Right to Work Update – big changes from April

An update from Emma Bagshaw, Consultant Senior Solicitor at Seabury Legal Ltd, on further changes to the process employers must take to ensure their employees have the right to work in the UK.

2 years

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Living with Covid-19 - 1 April 2022 changes

On 1 April 2022 the government's Covid-19 guidance was updated. But what does this mean for employers? Our expert HR advice team have analysed the new guidance and share their thoughts.

2 years

Right to work – an update for employers

Read this update from Emma Bagshaw, Consultant Senior Solicitor at Seabury Legal Ltd, about further changes to the process for employers to ensure that employees have the right to work in the UK.

2 years 5 months

National Minimal Wage – Low Pay Commission

Turbulent times for pay forecasting and the National Living Wage

Our Head of HR Services, Tim Knowles, takes a look at the pay outlook for the coming months and considers the likely increase to the National Living Wage from April 2022.

2 years 6 months

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Case Law Update – August 2021

Gary Morrison, Senior Lawyer at Co-operatives UK, outlines some key learnings for the HR sector with this case law update.

2 years 7 months

Resources

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Webinar – Avoiding discrimination at work

Member content

Watch a webinar from Kate Fielding and Gary Morrison from Co‑operatives UK's HR services team about how to avoid discrimination in the workplace.

1 year 7 months

Webinar: Employment law update 2022

Member content

This webinar run by our HR experts brings you up to date with the current employment law landscape, will take a look at some of the most important recent employment tribunal decisions, and look ahead…

1 year 10 months

Webinar: Employment law update

Member content

This webinar looks at some of the employment law changes that have taken place this year, covering Brexit, the end of the Coronavirus Job Retention (Furlough) Scheme and more

2 years 10 months

Webinar: Creating a more diverse and inclusive culture for your co-op

Member content

Re-cap of Jenny Holgrove's session on creating a more diverse and inclusive culture for your co-op. This recording is intended only for members of Co-operatives UK or non-members who paid to attend…

2 years 11 months

Ramadan Engagement Pack

This helpful guide produced by our largest members The Co-op, explains what Ramadan is and how co-op leaders can support Muslim colleagues during this holy month.

2 years 11 months