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Equitas House,
6 Station View,
Hazel Grove,
Stockport,
Cheshire,
SK7 5ER,
United Kingdom

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Change Management

Change is never an easy process to go through but our expert advice can help to smooth the process. No matter what the issue is that needs resolving, our consultants can help you! Once we have contracted with you to determine what is required, we will work with you to establish what success looks like. We will then project manage the programme to ensure that it not only lands in a successful way but is embedded for the future.

Coaching & Mentoring

When employees are promoted to managerial roles, they often are selected because of their functional expertise and not because they are natural leaders. Too often, leaders and managers do not receive specific support on how to lead teams but are expected to thrive. This is unrealistic and the impact of poor management can be devastating on the effectiveness of their teams. If this sounds familiar why not take advantage of our coaching and mentoring programmes! We have the expertise to help drive organisational performance through effective management development. So if you are struggling in this area, we can help you.

Cost-Effective Training & E-Learning

We’ve got the solution! By partnering with leading provider, Improve On-Line, we can provide a cutting edge e-learning platform from just £30 a month! E-learning is a great way of upskilling your team, especially during Covid restrictions.

Grievances & Disputes

Every organisation needs to have a mechanism whereby employees can raise concerns. When they are raised, it is important that managers deal with them promptly and thoroughly. A poorly handled grievance can often be more damaging to employee morale than the issue the employee was initially concerned about.

Investigations & Fact Finding

Whenever a grievance or disciplinary issue is raised, it is important that you ensure a thorough investigation takes place. The investigation phase is arguably the most critical part of these procedure. Without it, or if it is done badly, you will most likely reach the wrong outcome and exacerbate the original issue. Therefore to avoid this, it is important to follow the correct process.

Discipline & Misconduct

Managing issues of discipline and misconduct isn’t easy. When employees behaviour or performance deviates from the expected standard, however, it needs to be addressed as unchecked behaviour not only affects the individuals concerned, it also affects the wider team. Why is this? Because if the team feel that employees can get away with bad behaviour, then your good performers may stop trying. So managing issues of discipline and misconduct is critical. It’s also very important to manage them in a timely, discrete and procedurally sound manner. If you aren’t sure how to tackle this, then we can help you!

Managing Performance

How do I manage performance? It’s a question asked by managers of large and small companies alike. Although it isn’t always an easy process to complete, especially where you have underperformance, there are steps you can take that will help.

Managing Sickness Absence

Managing sickness absence can be difficult as it is typically an emotive topic. After all everyone gets sick sometimes don’t they? Is it therefore right that people should be punished for something that everyone is impacted by? This is where a consistent and well publicised policy is critical. The messaging in that policy should read that you aren’t punishing people for their individual absence but it is something that needs addressing. Because we’ve supported many of these cases, we can help you!

Redundancy & Reorganisations

Organisations are not static entities and on occasion you may need to complete a reorganisation of how you work. However, this could be a positive change, with you adding new roles and splitting responsibilities to help you grow. However, it can also mean closing all or part of your operations. No matter what the situation, you need experts to come alongside you to ensure that you execute this well as being made redundant is a form of dismissal. As such, there are regulations to ensure that this is done fairly.

TUPE − Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment

TUPE (The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment)) legislation is designed to protect the rights of employees when the business they work for changes hands. Practically, this stops employers changing employees terms and conditions just because the legal entity that employs them has changed.
When TUPE applies:
the employees’ jobs usually transfer over to the new company − exceptions could be if they’re made redundant or in some cases where the business is insolvent
their employment terms and conditions transfer
continuity of employment is maintained

Protected Conversations

Protected conversations are a vehicle for making an offer and negotiation before the termination of an employee’ employment, with a view to it being terminated on terms agreed between the employer and the employee. Such terms will normally be recorded in a settlement agreement. The pre-termination conversations and terms of settlement are protected in so far as they cannot be used in any subsequent employment tribunal (ET) claim for unfair dismissal.

HR Health Check

If you are not sure what basic employee documentation, policies and procedures you should have in place then it may be worth spending a few minutes of your time completing our HR Health Check. Some obligations start from the moment you hire your first employee so it is better to be prepared than to find out what you don’t have when it’s too late!

Recruitment & Induction

According to a recent study, nearly 4 million SME’s (67% of the UK total) are struggling to recruit and retain the talent they need to grow their company. Why is this important? Because it has a direct impact on your bottom line! Skills gaps in your workforce can lead to other employees working inefficiently and also to missed opportunities for growth.
Does this resonate with you? If so contact Cornerstone Resources and we can meet your recruitment needs!

Pensions Auto Enrolment

Organisations with one or more employees are now legally required to provide a workplace pension. The majority of businesses will have completed the exercise of enrolling eligible employee’s into these new pensions. Did you know that you have to complete this exercise every 3 years? This exercise is called re-enrolment.

Employment Policies

An important part of any business is having relevant Employment Policies. By providing clear guidance, your employees understand what is expected of them and also what will happen if they don’t adhere to them. We don’t just provide off the shelf solutions. We can help you establish your HR policies so that they both meet legal requirements and also fit the needs of your business.

DiSC Behavioural profiles

In today’s competitive business landscape, building cohesive and effective teams is more important than ever. DiSC (Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Conscientiousness) is a proven personal assessment tool designed to enhance communication, collaboration, and workplace relationships. With the help of qualified practitioners, implementing DiSC in your organisation can drive measurable improvements in employee engagement and productivity.

Workplace Mediation

Conflict in the workplace is more common than we’d like to admit, and it’s costing UK organisations a staggering £28.5 billion annually, according to a CIPD survey. That’s the equivalent of £1,000 per employee. But there’s a more cost-effective and constructive way to handle disputes: workplace mediation.

HR Outsourcing for Small Businesses – High Quality HR Consultancy from Cornerstone Resources

Outsourcing your HR needs has never been easier with our flexible HR Consultancy packages. We offer support across all areas of HR. Whether you need support implementing HR systems, Recruitment, Employee Relations or getting Handbooks, Contracts and Policies in place, we can help! Although we are based in Stockport, we work with small busineses and charties across the UK. Read more below about how our Outsourced HR packages can work for you!

About us

Cornerstone Resources, a top HR consultancy based in Stockport, brings years of expertise in human resources and employee recruitment, providing expert advice and support to clients across the UK. Since our founding, we’ve offered a range of HR packages—HR Essentials, HR Premium, and HR Premium Plus—available to view online.

Over the years, we have customised each project to meet the specific needs of our clients, specialising in a wide range of services such as coaching and mentoring, HR health checks, change management, employee benefits, employment policies, affordable training and e-learning, discipline, redundancy, grievances, performance management, recruitment, and more.

Our HR Solutions Include:

Change Management

Change can be challenging, but our expert advice can make the process smoother. Whatever the issue, our consultants are here to help! After discussing your needs, we'll work with you to define success, then manage the project to ensure it's successfully implemented and sustained for the future.

Coaching & Mentoring

When employees are promoted to managerial positions, they’re often chosen for their functional skills rather than their leadership abilities. Unfortunately, many new managers don’t receive the guidance they need to lead teams effectively and are simply expected to succeed. This unrealistic expectation can harm team performance. If this resonates with you, consider our coaching and mentoring programs! We have the expertise to enhance organisational performance through effective management development, and we’re here to help if you’re facing challenges in this area.

Cost-Effective Training

We’ve teamed up with ELMO Software to offer the Cornerstone Resources LearningHub, providing you and your organisation access to a top-tier e-learning solution. For just £30 per license annually, you can access 140 training courses and videos. You can also upload your own content, with Cornerstone’s training materials available in 2025.

DiSC Behavioural Profiles

In today’s competitive business environment, creating cohesive and efficient teams is crucial. DiSC (Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Conscientiousness) is a proven assessment tool that boosts communication, collaboration, and relationships in the workplace. With guidance from certified practitioners, using DiSC in your organisation can lead to significant improvements in employee engagement and productivity.

… And more.

At Cornerstone Resources, we are proud to collaborate with some of the UK’s top organisations in administration, recruitment, e-learning, health and safety, and safeguarding, including Breathe, Improve, My HSE Manager, Hireful, and Phasic Limited. We are committed to making our clients' lives easier and continuously seek new and better ways to meet their needs efficiently.

At Cornerstone, whether our clients need guidance on employee relations, recruitment, reward and benefits, coaching and mentoring, change management, or HR automation, we have the solutions. We take pride in our integrity, honesty, and practical approach to every project. We consistently deliver high-quality work and strive for excellence in all we do.

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13/03/2025 - Cornerstone Resources add strategic hires to their Consulting team. Stockport based HR Consultancy Cornerstone Resources have made 3 new hires to drive their continued expansion.

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Really supportive with all aspects of HR we've approached them with. Thorough and communicative.

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As a small business owner it is invaluable to have someone like Cornerstone Resources on hand to deal with the tricky employment issues. Highly recommended.

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