When HR challenges threaten to overwhelm your business, you need more than just technical solutions – you need a partner who understands both the practical and personal sides of running an SME.

Meet Emily

With 20 years of experience as an HR Consultant, I've helped hundreds of small business owners navigate their people challenges and rediscover their passion for business. My particular expertise lies in working with SME’s where I've spent much of my professional career developing deep insights into the unique challenges small businesses face.

A Different Kind of HR Support

I founded The People Consultancy because I saw too many business owners struggling with the weight of people management. Whether it's sleepless nights over performance issues, anxiety about handling disciplinaries, or stress about protecting your business from bad leavers – I've been there myself, and I know how to help you through it.

What sets us apart is our holistic approach to HR support. Often called the 'Business Therapist', I combine:

• Practical HR expertise (contracts, handbooks, policies)

• Strategic people management (performance frameworks, team structures)

• Personal development support (leadership coaching, mindset work)

Beyond Traditional HR

We don't offer generic, off-the-shelf solutions or impersonal 24/7 helplines. Instead, we provide:

• Bespoke HR solutions tailored to your business

• Direct access to senior HR expertise

• Face-to-face support (Chichester, West Sussex) or remote consultancy

• Strategic guidance for business growth

• Personal coaching to enhance your leadership

Real Support for Real Challenges

Whether you need help with:

• Complex employee relations issues

• Performance management frameworks

• Team restructuring and growth planning

• HR compliance and documentation

• Leadership development and strategy

We provide practical solutions combined with the personal support you need to implement them effectively.