
Growing a business isnāt just about selling moreāitās about building the right structure to support that growth. In this episode, Mike from Cavell HR dives deep into why scaling without the right HR foundations is a recipe for chaos, and how working with an HR consultant gives you the flexibility, expertise, and structure you need to grow with confidence.We explore:What an HR consultant actually does (and how it differs from in-house hires)The 6 levels of HR support every growing business should understandReal talk on retainers vs. fixed-fee supportāand how to avoid hidden HR costsWhy investing in the right people strategy will save you time, stress, and moneyThe 4 biggest reasons working with a consultant will help you scale fasterWhether youāre hiring your first employee or leading a growing care provider, this episode will help you rethink your HR strategy with clarity and confidence.-----Read the full article that inspired this episode: guide.cavellhr.co.uk-----š± Stay Ahead. Stay Supported. At Cavell HR, weāre here to support Health & Social Care leaders with real-world, people-first HR advice that actually worksāno fluff, no jargon.When you join our community, youāll get:ā
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May 9, 2025
20 min

I hate sales funnels and being pitched just as much as you do, but if you're curious about how we help Health & Social Care businesses to save Thousands of Ā£s and more beyond these videos the link below will explain more. No bullshit and no pressure, just helpful support during extremely challenging times for the sector to be found there. Check it outā¦.
https://www.productivitybooster.co.uk
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Jan 5, 2025
13 min

Okay, I hate being led to a funnel that leads into a hard pitch just as much as the next guy, but if youāre curious about how we help health and social care business beyond just these videos, my link below will explain. No bullshit, no hard sell and no āFrEe TrAiNinGā to be found. Check it outā¦
https://www.productivitybooster.com
I also share more helpful content and support on my LinkedIn, come and connect with me here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-markham/
Anyway, letās get on with the videoā¦
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Growth and business growth is discussed as just a natural desire and need.
But, and without being political, with the current General Election we heard people discussing and arguing with why Growth is needed at all and whether we should be accepting of our lot in life and sustainability.
This got me thinking about how this would affect a Health and Social Care business and whether it should be naturally seeking to grow or seeking for just sustainability.
In this video we explore these elements and whether growth for Health and Social Care businesses is what we should be striving for?
Thanks
Mike š
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Jun 14, 2024
27 min

Okay, I hate being led to a funnel that leads into a hard pitch just as much as the next guy, but if youāre curious about how we help health and social care business beyond just these videos, my link below will explain. No bullshit, no hard sell and no āFrEe TrAiNinGā to be found. Check it outā¦
https://www.productivitybooster.com
I also share more helpful content and support on my LinkedIn, come and connect with me here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-markham/
Anyway, letās get on with the videoā¦
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Okay so HR is not for everyone and you may think itās not for your Health & Social Care Business.
Now, whilst I believe a business over 10 staff should really consider this support, youād say I would because we provide HR Services to businesses in the Health & Social Care business.Ā
So, I do not want you to take my word for itā¦NO.
In this video we deep dive into why HR actually may be one of the main things you actually DO need in your business. But, whilst it may be needed, remember not all HR services are equal but you need support that helps increase productivity as well as the āpolice forceā side of HR.
Thanks
Mike š
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Jun 4, 2024
39 min

Okay, I hate being led to a funnel that leads into a hard pitch just as much as the next guy, but if youāre curious about how we help health and social care business beyond just these videos, my link below will explain. No bullshit, no hard sell and no āFrEe TrAiNinGā to be found. Check it outā¦
https://www.productivitybooster.com
I also share more helpful content and support on my LinkedIn, come and connect with me here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-markham/
Anyway, letās get on with the videoā¦
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Managers have a huge impact on their teams, the people they can attract and keep and also on the business and its success overall.Ā
The Mindset of Managers is so key and impactive, which is why weāre exploring this in our video and particularly how it can impact your Health and Social Care business.
Thanks
Mike š
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May 30, 2024
18 min

Okay, I hate being led to a funnel that leads into a hard pitch just as much as the next guy, but if youāre curious about how we help health and social care business beyond just these videos, my link below will explain. No bullshit, no hard sell and no āFrEe TrAiNinGā to be found. Check it outā¦
https://www.productivitybooster.com
I also share more helpful content and support on my LinkedIn, come and connect with me here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-markham/
Anyway, letās get on with the videoā¦
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Outsourcing your HR is not always the right thing for your Health and Social Care business, but in this video we explore the key considerations and what the other alternatives could be.
We also explore how not all HR or Outsourced HR is made equally and how you should be careful what you wish for and how much control youāre willing to exchange for it.
Thanks
Mike š
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May 23, 2024
32 min

Okay, I hate being led to a funnel that leads into a hard pitch just as much as the next guy, but if youāre curious about how we help health and social care business beyond just these videos, my link below will explain. No bullshit, no hard sell and no āFrEe TrAiNinGā to be found. Check it outā¦
https://www.productivitybooster.com
I also share more helpful content and support on my LinkedIn, come and connect with me here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-markham/
Anyway, letās get on with the videoā¦
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Business on itās own is a meaningless word. Itās actually is a descriptor of a number of different Functions that together form the āBusinessā and support it to provide the services you do.
So, if you want to improve your business what are the key Functions that achieve this and equally give the best services that enable you to grow?
In this video, we look to explore this and the āKeyā elements that drive every single Function in your Business that can achieve better services and growth but equally, if done wrong or neglected can harm your business.
Thanks
Mike š
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May 20, 2024
9 min

The latest episode of The HR Man Show!
The environments within our businesses MATTER.
A large proportion of people will select their next role and employer based on the environments they will be working in.
In this weeks episode we focus on how you manage the difficult people in your business.
These people can really have a detrimental impact on your business and if you're not careful, you will keep the difficult people and lose the productive people.
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Mike is the MD of Cavell HR and has over 18 years experience in supporting organisations of all sizes and in a wide variety of sectors in the UK.
Our Podcast is designed to talk, discuss and teach on how all things around the human assets in organisations, employment laws and strategies that we must all considerš!
- If you would like to be on our Podcast or have areas you'd like us to focus on please contact us on [email protected]
Mar 17, 2023
44 min

In this weeks HR Man Podcast, we have an unexpected show!
This show provides our actual Performance Management training that we provided to our private clients.
To be clear...we do not normally share content that we often provide exclusively to clients, but this means you will get live actionable steps that you can take away and apply in your business.
A common denominator in ALL businesses is the impact of performance concerns and then how we also manage what is a delicate and subjective issue.
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Mike is the MD of Cavell HR and has over 18 years experience in supporting organisations of all sizes and in a wide variety of sectors in the UK.
Our Podcast is designed to talk, discuss and teach on how all things around the human assets in organisations, employment laws and strategies that we must all considerš!
- If you would like to be on our Podcast or have areas you'd like us to focus on please contact us on [email protected]
Mar 10, 2023
49 min

These 5 Things are guaranteed to harm your business and to create sabotage from within.
From experience these are also some of the most common areas within all businesses and will prevent your business from future progression.
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Mike is the MD of Cavell HR and has over 18 years experience in supporting organisations of all sizes and in a wide variety of sectors in the UK.
Our Podcast is designed to talk, discuss and teach on how all things around the human assets in organisations, employment laws and strategies that we must all considerš!
- If you would like to be on our Podcast or have areas you'd like us to focus on please contact us on [email protected]
Mar 3, 2023
48 min
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