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Mollie Eckersley

Mollie Eckersley

Associate Director of Operations at BrightHR Australia and New Zealand

About Mollie Eckersley

Mollie is the Associate Director of Operations at BrightHR ANZ. Having started her corporate career at Peninsula Group as an HR Paralegal in 2020, Mollie has continually proved her management acumen within the Group. With a strong track record in managing high-performing teams, she is passionate about empowering SMEs to build better workplaces. A skilled problem solver and collaborator, she is focused on improving products and offerings at every turn and helping businesses up their game and sustain their success.

Published Articles

Managing shifts & rota demands in the UK hospitality industry

Managing rotas in hospitality is rarely straightforward. Demand rises and falls by the hour, staff availability changes at short notice, and margins leave little room for error. For UK hospitality businesses, rota management also sits alongside legal obligations around working time, rest, and record-keeping. When rotas are poorly planned, the...

A man made redundant in a black suit sits on a set of steps, holding a silver cup and a silver cup holder. Behind him, a woman walks past a building with black doors and a black window.

The redundancy process: step-by-step guide for UK employers

Making redundancies is never easy for you or your employees. But following a fair and lawful redundancy process protects your business, your people, and your reputation. This guide explains how the redundancy process works in the UK, step-by-step, with practical advice to help employers stay compliant and compassionate. What is redundancy?...

HR consulting

Managing employees is at the heart of every successful business yet HR is also where many organisations struggle most. Policies, compliance, performance, culture… they all demand time, care, and expertise. That’s where HR consultancy comes in. Whether you’re a growing SME or an established enterprise, working with qualified HR consultants can help...

Shift rotation: How to manage rotating shifts

Rotating shifts are a strategy for boosting efficiency and flexibility across different industries. Like using HR software to streamline people management, rotating rotas help balance staffing needs with demand while giving employees varied work experiences and fair scheduling. Simply put, a rotating shift is a work schedule where your employees...

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Breach of Employment Contract

You must agree on the terms of employment when hiring new staff. But what do you do when those terms aren’t met, and the contract is breached? Employment contracts are almost always legally binding. So, it’s important to know how to manage a contract breach. And what your legal rights are, as well as anyone else’s. One wrong move and you could ...

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HR outsourcing

Running a business in the UK means keeping on top of a lot — from payroll and staff wellbeing to changing employment laws. For many businesses, HR management can quickly become a full-time job in itself. That’s why more business owners are turning to HR outsourcing. According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD),...