why I emphasise the importance of proactive HR planning rather than reactive crisis management. Growing businesses often don't realise how vulnerable they are until a regulatory change or workplace issue forces the conversation.

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?

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?

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.