What drives Peninsula?

Since our start in 2017, the Peninsula Canada family has grown from a few people to hundreds. And we are all committed to providing exceptional service to over 4000 small businesses across the great white north.

We help small businesses grow. This is what we all come into work for every day. By giving them an affordable alternative to an in-house human resources team, we help them save time and money.

Peninsula started as a small business and our mission is to help other small businesses achieve their version of success!

Our business is helping small business

A small business owner’s most valuable commodity is time. Time to focus on your business and how to best grow it.

Our team of expert advisors works to give you your time back. We focus on the areas taking up your attention, like HR, health and safety and employee management. And we do that work for you, so you can focus on what matters most: your business.

Our services include, but are not limited to:

  • Contract & documentation creation/revision
  • Unlimited 24-hour HR advice
  • Health & safety compliance
  • Legal protection through Peninsula Protect

We design our approach around your needs – because we are in the business of seeing your business succeed.

In-House, inexpensive and invested in your success

We know small businesses run on tight budgets. The choice between growing a part of your business or a part of your team is a tough one.

We believe you can make both choices. At a fixed monthly rate, our services are affordable. This lets small businesses grow while still getting expert HR and health & safety advice.

Partnering with us gives you instant access to:

  • On-site audits
  • Online employee management tools
  • Legislation updates
  • HR consulting and more!

Get services that are custom-tailored to your business and needs. Think of us as your in-house HR department, because we’re here to help you every day.

Get 24/7 advice for any employment issue

We give employers on-call, on-site and on-demand support for every employment-related matter. Get a complimentary consultation by calling our 24/7 advice line. Our experts will ensure you’re meeting all your obligations as an employer.

Getting the right advice to grow your business is a call away. Enjoy 24-7 advice, 365 days a year. Call us today at 1-(833)-247-3652.

Peninsula is here to help your small business. 

Success Starts Here.

History Of Peninsula

Peninsula launches

Salford-born entrepreneurial brothers, Peter and Fred Done, launch the business after identifying a business opportunity in the UK.

1983

Calling All

We experiment with a two staff telesales team. Its success will help us grow year-on-year

1987

Round the clock

Peninsula members get access to our free 24-hour advice line the first of its kind.

1991

Emerald Isle

1st September becomes a landmark day as Peninsula sets up office in Dublin, Ireland.

1997

Rapid growth

2001

No signs of slowing

Peninsula wins a place on the prestigious Sunday Times Fast Track 100.

2002

Peninsula turns 21

“There is no doubt that Peninsula has succeeded because we have an exceptional product, and we are fortunate that we have a second-to-none workforce.” - Fred Done, Chairman

2004

Nationwide support

We expand into the Isle of Man and Jersey, now covering the entire UK and Ireland.

2007

Head Office

We move to our current state-of-the-art building in Manchester, UK.

2010

Now operating in two continents with over 30,000 members, we’ve come a long way in 30 years

2013

Destination: Sydney

We acquired Employsure in Australia, growing its membership by 10,000 in 3 years.

2013

Best Companies

Peninsula places 3rd in The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For.

2013

A new acquisition

Peninsula acquires Croner Group UK, and is now supporting over 50,000 members worldwide.

2015

Further expansion

As Peninsula opens another office in Glasgow, Scotland.

2015

Back down under

Given the success in Australia we expand our offices to Auckland, New Zealand.

2016

Peninsula Launches in Canada!

The Toronto office of "Peninsula Canada" opens for business.

2017

Investing in Ireland

Opening a second office in Cork

2018

Expansion continues into third province

Peninsula Canada opens office in downtown Vancouver

2019

Blip by BrightHR

Free clocking in and out app for clients

2019

Pop by BrightHR

Managing staff expenses on the go

2019

Opening a new central Glasgow office

Enhancing operations in Scotland

2019

BrightSafe by BrightHR

H&S management software to help people return to work safely

2020

Looking to the future...

2021

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