"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. What I like most about dealing with The People Consultancy is that like us, they're down to earth and easy to deal with and they understand what being a small company and all it's associated pressures is all about.

It's like having our own in-house HR department at our fingertips... but without the cost! Emily is totally dependable and we would be totally lost without her expertise and support."

Denise Pike

Director, General Maintenance Company

"As the owner of a growing recruitment business, I needed HR support that truly understood both the recruitment industry and the challenges of scaling a small business. Emily and The People Consultancy stepped in at a critical time when we were dealing with a sensitive employee exit. Her expertise and calm guidance through this complex situation gave me the confidence to handle it professionally while protecting my business.

What started as support for an urgent situation has developed into an invaluable ongoing partnership. Emily now works with us on a retained basis, ensuring our HR foundations are rock solid - from implementing proper employment documentation to conducting developmental 1:1s with our team. Her approach to staff appraisals and development has been transformative, helping us build a stronger, more engaged team.

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 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.

Working with Emily on an ad-hoc basis gives us the perfect balance of expert support when we need it, while her proactive approach ensures our HR foundations remain robust.

What we particularly value is Emily's ability to blend technical HR expertise with practical, commercially-minded solutions. She understands the demands of running a specialised professional practice and provides clear, actionable guidance that protects our business while developing our people."

George Schlich

Director, Schlich Ltd

“Emily has been so incredibly supportive and given me insight, ways forward and solutions – and more importantly inspired me to continue to push forward with this when I could easily have given it all up.

 Her genuine interest and care in me and the business has been so appreciated and I’m so grateful.'"

Caroline Bentley

MD, Pimento Connection

“The coaching session I had with Emily was invaluable. I went into the session not quite knowing what I was going to get out of it but came out with a clear understanding of my strengths and how I should be utilising these more in order to get into my flow both in and outside the workplace. In the session Emily helped me to identify some clear objectives which I have been implementing since the session and have already started to see great results. I came out of my session with Emily feeling energised and positive and I would urge any business owner or indeed anyone to have a session with Emily, it’s worth every penny and more!'“

Katie Wilson

Director, Blue Spire Limited

“I contacted Emily at The People Consultancy when I wanted to employ my first member of staff. It was completely new to me but the process from start to finish happened within a week and I felt certain that I had done everything correctly with Emily’s help. Emily has a gift of making the complicated and scary seem manageable, and in hindsight, easy to accomplish. I look forward to our time together and come away from our meetings with a couple of things to implement before the next. In a world of ‘life-hacks’ and shallow ‘easy wins’ with little effort required, Emily’s no-nonsense, real-world approach backed up by years in the trenches and lived experience stands out as genuine. ”

Phil Gregory

Director, Zone Plans UK Ltd