Providing HR Services that will make your business stronger
Helping businesses simplify HR, stay compliant, and support their teams with confidence.
Expert HR support for SMEs that is flexible, practical and stress-free
People challenges can make or break a small business, but working with us on a flexible monthly retainer or ad-hoc basis - your choice - means that you'll get direct access to timely HR expertise that helps you navigate challenges with confidence.
We are experts in dealing with all manner of HR challenges like:
disciplinary cases
managing sickness or absences
staff contract creation and updates
staff handbooks
Having the right HR support is crucial for protecting your business and supporting your team.
Our core HR services are designed to give SME owners like you the expert support you need, when you need it. From handling immediate people issues to developing robust HR foundations, we provide practical solutions that make a real difference to your business.
What Our Clients Say
“What sets Emily apart is her deep understanding of recruitment businesses combined with her practical, no-nonsense approach. She's become an extension of our business, providing the kind of strategic HR support that's helping us grow sustainably. Having The People Consultancy by our side means I can focus on growing my business, knowing our people management is in expert hands.”
— Emma Warren, Director, Elite Staffing Solutions
“As a small company dealing with some complicated and very stressful staffing issues, Emily has guided us through situations we were totally out of our depth on. Where we've felt alone and vulnerable, she has reassured us that other companies have exactly the same challenges and helped us immensely, not just professionally but also emotionally.”
— Denise Pike, Director, General Maintenance Company
“As a patent attorney firm, precision and compliance are at the heart of everything we do. Finding an HR consultant who could match our exacting standards while understanding the unique dynamics of a professional services firm was crucial. Emily from The People Consultancy has exceeded our expectations on every level.”
— George Schlich, Director, Schlich Ltd
Our expert HR Solutions for growing businesses
You may be a small business looking for help in getting the right foundations in place, or perhaps you have a stressful people situation that’s keeping you up at night. Or you could be an established business looking to scale, and want to proactively manage your people to ensure you are attracting and retaining the best.
We can help with all of that.
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- Employment contracts tailored to your business needs
- Comprehensive employee handbooks aligned with current legislation
- Policy development and implementation
- HR documentation templates and toolkits
- GDPR compliance for HR processes
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- Expert handling of disciplinary and grievance procedures
- Performance management frameworks and guidance
- Absence management strategies
- Support with redundancy and restructuring
- TUPE consultation and management
- Settlement agreements
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- Long-term sickness absence management
- Mental health support strategies
- Return to work programs
- Occupational health referrals
- Reasonable adjustments guidance
- Wellbeing policy development
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- Performance improvement plans
- Capability procedure management
- Appraisal system design
- Training needs analysis
- Succession planning
- Talent management strategies
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- Organisational structure planning- Change management
- HR strategy development
- Culture and values development
- Employee engagement initiatives
- Reward and recognition programs
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Training delivered online or in person on a range of topics:
management development
Equality and diversity
Mental health and wellbeing
Menopause in the workplace
Bespoke sessions to suit your needs
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- Creating clear business vision and actionable growth plans
- Developing effective delegation and time management strategies
- Building confidence in decision-making and problem-solving
- Establishing work-life balance while growing your business
- Enhancing your ability to handle difficult conversations
- Developing effective feedback and performance management techniques
- Building and maintaining high-performing teams
- Managing workplace conflict with confidence
- One-to-one sessions tailored to your specific challenges
Our Flexible Ways of Working
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Monthly Retainer
Each of our retained clients benefits from a proactive approach. This includes:
- Dedicated HR consultant
- Priority response times
- Monthly HR strategy meetings and individual annual strategy
- Access to our full suite of HR templates
- Regular compliance updates
- Access to advice and support during normal business hours via booked call and email.
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- Pay-as-you-need basis
- Project-based work
- One off issue resolution
- Access to expert advice when required
- Flexible support hours
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For specific projects such as recruitment or a restructure we will work on a quoted project basis.