We've created a HR Solutions Guide specifically for small businesses, so you can see at a glance the options of working with and benefits of each. From getting started to growing and scaling.

Last week, I sat with a client for two hours as they processed how to handle a situation no business school prepares you for. We talked through scenarios, practiced conversations, and worked through both the practical steps and emotional weight of the decision.

How our outsourced HR solutions are transforming a thriving small-to-medium enterprise going through rapid growth, and having recently expanded to a team of 20 staff members.

As a busy business owner, there's a world of difference between having someone tell you what to do with your HR challenges and having someone actually handle them for you.

True outsourced HR isn't just about getting advice – it's about implementation. When you're juggling multiple priorities, getting HR advice is only half the battle. The real challenge is finding the time to put that advice into action.

As we approach mid-year, many businesses are preparing for performance reviews. But are your appraisals actually delivering value, or have they become a bureaucratic exercise everyone dreads?

We've created this comprehensive HR checklist specifically for small businesses. It covers everything our clients typically overlook, from essential legal compliance to building the positive workplace culture your team deserves.

Q1 round up from Emily - how we work as an outsourced HR provider - and a little spoiler..we don’t sit around waiting for the phone to ring.

Small business owners, are you prepared for the significant shift in Flexible Working coming your way?

Last week marked a crucial milestone as the Employment Rights Bill passed its third reading in Parliament.

By October 2026, this legislation is set to transform how you handle flexible working requests from your team.

We've been working with this SME in Sussex for a number of years now, that whilst mega successful has now grown beyond the small family business it once was.

Now with 20+ employees, it needed a more structured approach to performance and development without being corporate or bureaucratic.

Here’s what we delivered ….

Are you a small business owner wearing too many hats? A solo HR manager struggling to keep up with endless compliance demands? You're not alone.

​Join us for this 60-minute workshop where you'll discover how to transform your HR approach from a time-consuming burden to a strategic advantage—without needing a corporate-sized team or budget.

For small business owners, every minute and penny counts. While you're busy growing your business, HR responsibilities can quickly become overwhelming distractions from your core business.

Our range of outsourced HR services could be just what you need to help your business grow.

EMPLOYERS: The new Neonatal Care Leave and Pay Act comes into force on April 6th, 2025. Are you ready?

Why should you care now?

✅ It's a day-one right for ALL employees
✅ Includes significant legal protections
✅ Requires policy and process changes
✅ Impacts long-term absence planning

To all business owners feeling overwhelmed with HR responsibilities, there's a better way. Let's talk about how we can give you back your time and peace of mind.

While 2025 may seem quieter for employment law changes compared to 2024, small business owners must still prepare for key updates.

This lull offers a crucial opportunity to streamline compliance and get ahead before more significant reforms arrive in 2026.

Proactive planning now ensures smoother transitions and protects your business from future disruptions.

Running a business, with employees, can be overwhelming at times — we’ve been there and we’ve done that!

• 20+ years of experience

• Over 200 businesses supported

• Bespoke HR solutions

The HR services that we offer small business owners isn’t just sitting on the end of a phone and advising piecemeal.

We like to roll up our sleeves and get in there to really help.

Here's the reality, your people want to know how they're doing NOW, not in 6 months time. They want to grow, develop and be challenged. But most importantly? They want to be heard.

What's the most common HR emergency in your business?

Navigate settlement agreements with empathy and compliance - helping small businesses handle sensitive employee transitions with expert HR guidance.

After four years of running his business solo, Phil Gregory faced the daunting task of hiring his first employee. With The People Consultancy's support, he completed the entire hiring process within a week, ensuring full compliance and confidence. "Emily has a gift of making the complicated and scary seem manageable," says Phil, who has since continued with business coaching, leading to improved processes and increased work capacity.

I see you, fellow business owners. I see you because I was you.

Building my consultancy was like riding a roller coaster – exhilarating and terrifying all at once. Growing the team, landing bigger clients, living what seemed like the entrepreneurial dream. But beneath the surface, something was crumbling.

The weight of responsibility became crushing.