HR Consultancy Support Across County Durham & the North East

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Durham FC
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Ad-hoc HR Support. When you need it.

Managing your people does not need to be complicated. Shrewd HR provides expert HR support, employment law guidance, and practical advice to help your business stay compliant, confident, and well-run.

Whether you need help with day-to-day HR, a specific issue, or long-term support, our team are here to guide you with clear solutions and flexible packages to suit businesses of all sizes.

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Retained HR Support to suit your business

Five tailored HR packages, each designed to support your business at different stages of need and growth.

Employment Law & Employment Rights Act Support

  • Employment contracts, policies and procedures
  • Onboarding & offboarding
  • Performance management support
  • Recruitment support
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Features vary depending on packages.

Shrewd Core: Retained HR packages for businesses in Durham and the North East.

New & emerging businesses

Shrewd Spark: Retained HR packages for businesses in Durham and the North East.

Teams finding their feet

Shrewd Pulse: Retained HR packages for businesses in Durham and the North East.

Businesses in growth

Shrewd Edge: Retained HR packages for businesses in Durham and the North East.

Established leadership teams

Shrewd Elevate : Retained HR packages for businesses in Durham and the North East.

Complex organisations

Need ad-hoc support?

Shrewd HR Solutions: Ad-hoc HR consultancy when you need it most.

Shrewd Solutions provides ad hoc HR services for any issue or task you need resolved, with clear hourly pricing and the job completed from start to finish.

HR News

Stay up to date with the latest HR news and updates.

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Employee Relations & Workplace Issues

Navigating workplace investigations

A fair workplace investigation is about gathering facts properly, keeping the process clear and reducing the risk of avoidable disputes later.
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Employee Relations & Workplace Issues

Using mediation at work

Employment mediation can help employers deal with workplace conflict early, reduce the need for formal processes and support more constructive working relationships.
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Employment Law & Compliance

Employment Rights Act 2025

The Employment Rights Act 2025 is raising the bar for employers across compliance, process and prevention. Early preparation will make it much easier to manage the changes ahead.
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Employment Law & Compliance

Sexual harassment in the workplace

Sexual harassment prevention is now a clear legal duty for employers. Policies alone are not enough, and training, risk assessment and a proactive approach matter more than ever.
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Employee Relations & Workplace Issues

Managing redundancies

Redundancies need to be handled with care, from early planning through to consultation and what happens afterwards. The right support can reduce risk and help protect trust.
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Employment Law & Compliance

SSP changes in April 26

From April 2026, Statutory Sick Pay changes affect eligibility, timing and cost. Employers should review policies, payroll processes and manager guidance now.
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Shrewd HR becomes official HR partner of Durham Cricket

Shrewd HR has strengthened its long-standing relationship with Durham Cricket by becoming the Club’s Official HR Partner. Building on a partnership that began with player sponsorship in 2024, Shrewd HR now provides retained, on-site HR support, strategic guidance and management development to help support the club’s people and continued growth.

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