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?

My client, a boutique recruitment business with 10 employees were experiencing rapid growth.

Despite their success, the leadership team approached me with a clear challenge: how could they continue their growth trajectory whilst simultaneously developing their internal talent and attracting top performers, all without the substantial overhead of a full-time HR department?

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

Our bespoke People Planning Process - a structured approach that works for businesses of all sizes. This methodology takes each client through a carefully designed journey, starting with a deep understanding of their business and unique challenges before creating and implementing tailored solutions.

I'm not your typical HR consultant who shows up with a clipboard and a rulebook. Instead, I'm more like your strategic partner who rolls up their sleeves and dives in to find real, practical solutions. As one client put it: "Emily was brilliant not just as a service but a solutions provider".

Are you tired of constantly putting out HR fires in your small business?

December isn't just about Christmas prep – it's the perfect time to transform your approach to people management for 2025.

Ever notice how employee issues hit different when you're a business owner?

That pit in your stomach when conflict arises isn't just about the immediate problem – it's often tied to deeper emotional threads woven through our entrepreneurial journey.

Here's a radical thought for recruitment & small business owners - what if performance conversations actually energised your team?

Somewhere along the way, the very mention of "performance" became associated with blame, fear and that dreaded march to HR. It's no wonder we all tense up at the phrase "we need to talk about your performance."

What if we changed this narrative in our businesses?

My client, an experienced entrepreneur leading a team of 15, was struggling with the people management side of her business. In her own words, she found it:

- Stressful
- Overwhelming
- Like constantly watching over her shoulder for something to go wrong

Yes, I'll make sure your contracts are watertight and your policies are up to date. But my real value? It's in helping you build a business where both you and your team can thrive.

Ready to go beyond surface-level HR and tackle the real issues in your business? Let's talk. Your peace of mind is waiting on the other side.

One of the things I see all the time that totally hinders performance in recruitment businesses is a lack of clarity around expectations.

This is often coming from a really good place. Business owners not wanting to recreate the restrictive KPI, fear driven cultures of recruitment past. Not wanting to bog down the business in rules, policies and complex contracts. I totally get it.

However, an all or nothing approach is really damaging your business and your culture.

So on this World Menopause Day I encourage organisations to really educate themselves - there are so many ways to support the people experiencing the effects of menopause in your businesses, and it will make such a huge difference to your people.

As a performance coach and HR consultant, I've seen countless small business owners really struggle with a common challenge - creating accountability among their employees.

The sleepless nights, stress, frustration and overwhelm that come as a result of this are no joke.

Here's why it happens...