Understand the challenge
We listen to what the business is trying to achieve, not just the HR issue in front of us.
Services for SME leaders
HR support that sees the bigger picture.
From day-to-day people decisions to complex change, we connect practical HR expertise with the outcomes your organisation is trying to achieve.
Match the expertise
We agree the appropriate support and draw on relevant Associate expertise where needed.
Make it practical
Clear priorities, proportionate action and advice that helps your business move forward.
Our capabilities
A partner for every stage of your growth.
01 / Ongoing support
Strategic HR partnership
Senior advice with a commercial perspective, without needing to create another permanent role.
Explore an HR partnershipWe work with founders, Managing Directors and internal HR teams on the decisions that shape how their organisations operate. Your support can be agreed as a defined project or ongoing relationship.
Where we can help
- People strategy
- Board & senior team advice
- Policies & HR frameworks
- Performance & employee relations
- Organisational change
- HR systems & processes
Winning Results People Plan™
Our consultative approach connects your business direction with clear people priorities, ownership and a realistic plan for action.
02 / Better team dynamics
Leadership & team effectiveness
Stronger leadership starts with understanding how people actually work together.
Explore leadership servicesWe help leadership teams spot strengths, make productive use of differences, and translate insight into clearer expectations and better working relationships.
Where we can help
- Senior leadership team insight
- Team Accelerator Programme™
- Manager development
- Executive coaching
- Communication & collaboration
Our work can combine individual discussions, trusted assessment tools, a facilitated team session and practical follow-through.
03 / Better evidence
People insights & diagnostics
Replace assumptions with evidence that helps you make more informed decisions.
Discover our diagnostic workWe use relevant tools to explore employee experience, individual preferences and leadership effectiveness. We then help you interpret the results in the context of your business.
Where we can help
- Psychometric profiling
- 360° feedback
- Employee engagement
- Team profiling
- Leadership feedback
Tools support professional judgement; they do not replace it. We'll discuss fit and appropriate use before recommending an assessment.
04 / Flexible capability
Specialist HR expertise
A difficult situation, a period of growth or a project that needs additional experience.
Tell us what you needOur network of more than 100 Associate Consultants across the UK, USA, Europe and Canada creates access to a breadth of capability. We scope the requirement first and confirm the right expertise and availability for each engagement.
Examples of support
- Complex employee relations
- Restructuring & change
- Interim HR capability
- Project-based support
- Specialist people advice
One conversation, not a catalogue.
If you're unsure which service fits, start by explaining the business challenge. We'll help you identify sensible next steps.