Local and national support
The Achieve and Grow scheme
The Achieve and Grow scheme, launched by the Stoke and Staffordshire Growth Hub, offers businesses in the region support with marketing, HR, recruitment, and e-commerce.
Read MoreACAS letters, forms, HR templates and example policies
ACAS offer example letters, forms, policies and HR documents for employers and HR managers to download and adapt for their own workplace.
Read MoreEmploying staff for the first time - Checklists
Information and guides on employing staff for the first time.
Read MoreACAS - Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service
Acas gives employees and employers free, impartial advice on workplace rights, rules and best practice. They also offer training and help to resolve disputes.
Read MoreTools and resources
Summer issues for employers

Read
With longer days and higher temperatures, summer is likely an exciting time for both you and your employees. That said, you need to be ready for the issues it can cause in the workplace.
How to create vision, mission and values statements that galvanise your team
Read

How do I develop a recruitment and people management strategy?
Read

How do I plan for recruitment and people management activities?
Read

Inspiration
BGF invests in HR firm The Chemistry Group

Read
A guide to getting more out of your HR budget
Read

Implementing HR tech without taking the ‘human’ out of ‘human resources’
Read

More football association wins for HR specialist
Read
