Reminder – Festive Opening Hours

🎅 Festive Hours

• 25th December 2024 – Closed
• 26th December 2024 – Closed
• 1st January 2025 – Closed

A Festive Reminder from HB Group

As the HB Group team shuts down for a well-earned festive break, we want to thank you, our amazing candidates, for keeping us on our toes this year. From forgotten passwords to “emergency” training requests sent just as the office closes, you’ve kept us laughing, rolling our eyes (fondly, of course), and occasionally wondering if we’ve accidentally entered the Twilight Zone.

This year, we’ve seen it all. Like Derek, who assumed that because he was on a 3 am night shift doing his e-learning, we should have a full team on standby to help him reset his password. Derek, we’re flattered you think we’re that dedicated, but no, we weren’t online—we were sleeping, like normal people.

The HB team has handled it all with their usual mix of professionalism, humour, and a touch of festive chaos:

• Abbie, whose whirlwind energy is matched only by her ability to keep us on our toes. If Abbie’s around, you never know what’s coming next—but somehow, it always works out.
• Holly, our steady hand and voice of reason, who still smiles politely when candidates call her everything but her actual name. (Seriously, how hard is it? It’s Holly, not Molly, Dolly, or Polly.)
• Nicolle, our resident chatterbox, who somehow finds time to solve problems while also keeping us all thoroughly entertained with her running commentary. Honestly, we should start charging for tickets.
• Rachael M, whose speed at getting things done is genuinely mind-blowing. Blink, and she’s finished the task you only just mentioned. Rumour has it that she could complete a full day’s work in the time it takes Derek to realise he’s forgotten his password.
• Rachael C, the multitasking queen who not only keeps everything running smoothly but also packs the mannequins for CPR training. We’re fairly certain she talks to them—and possibly gives them names. “Right, Barry the Dummy, let’s get you pumped up. You’re looking a bit deflated today, mate.”
• Hayley, our festive survivalist, who somehow manages to make it home after every staff party, even when it seems like gravity and common sense are against her. She’s a bad influence and a great laugh—every office needs a Hayley.
• Natalie is still plotting her stay-at-home wife’s future while proving she’s unstoppable in the meantime. Watch out, 2025, Natalie’s coming for you.

Carol and Lynne, our brilliant nurses, have kept us all grounded with their patience and expertise. From candidates asking if Chicken Pox is “something you catch from eating bad chicken” to baffling queries about basic health history, they’ve seen—and handled—it all.

To the legendary candidates, thank you for trusting us, keeping us entertained, and occasionally making us wonder if you read any of the instructions we send. You’ve made 2024 unforgettable, and we’re genuinely excited to see what 2025 has in store.

As you tuck into your Christmas dinner and try to avoid Monopoly meltdowns, remember this: we’ll be back in the New Year, ready to tackle whatever you throw at us (preferably not at 3 am, Derek).

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at HB Group! 🎄

P.S. If you’re currently trying to reset your portal password, maybe take a deep breath, pour a drink, and consider it a problem for Future You. Cheers!