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 for co-operatives and community businesses
Managing people in a co-operative comes with specific legal, cultural and governance considerations. Co-operatives UK provides expert HR support for co-operatives and community businesses, helping members stay compliant, manage people fairly and…
Employment Rights Act 2025: Key changes employers must prepare for now
From day-one rights to changes in unfair dismissal and sick pay, the Employment Rights Act 2025 will reshape how employers manage people. While many of the reforms are being phased in, this blog from Co-operatives UK's HR Manager covers the steps you…
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.
Health and safety support
With the health and safety support we offer in partnership with WorkNest, our members have access to advice from expert consultants with a wealth of hands-on risk management experience.
Template Employment Handbook
A comprehensive, customisable handbook to enable your co‑operative to set out fully compliant HR policies and procedures quickly, easily and effectively.
Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment toolkit
Access a comprehensive set of guidance, templates and training materials to get your co-operative compliant with the legally required 'reasonable steps' for preventing sexual harassment.