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The Hidden Costs Of DIY HR

If you're spending precious hours wrestling with employment legislation, handling delicate staff issues, or creating policies that may not even be compliant, are you really saving anything?

What actually happens when you try to be your own HR department is that you dilute your effectiveness. You become a reactive business owner constantly putting out people-related fires instead of focusing on strategic growth.

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Choosing A Proactive Approach To Your HR Needs

Imagine having:

* Clear policies that prevent misunderstandings
* Structured onboarding that sets employees up for success
* Regular feedback systems that address issues before they become problems
* Compliant practices that protect your business from legal headaches

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Feeling Overwhelmed Managing The People In Your Business?

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.

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Our approach

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".

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Step into 2025 with a people plan

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.

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Why specialist hr support matters

I've been working with a recruitment business owner recently who was at breaking point. He'd been paying for a generic HR helpline (you know the type - insurance-backed, call centre approach, tick-box solutions). But they just weren't getting it.

The challenge? An underperforming consultant with ongoing sickness issues. Months of frustration, zero progress, and a helpline that didn't understand the unique dynamics of recruitment businesses.

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Ready to go beyond tick box HR?

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.

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Are you an established business looking to scale, or want to proactively manage your people to ensure you are attracting and retaining the best. 

From essential legal compliance to building the positive workplace culture your team deserves, our checklist covers it all.

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