The fractional HR sweet spot = strategic support without the full-time cost.

Ready to explore how fractional HR can benefit your business? Let's have a conversation about scaling your people operations without the overhead.

Boundaries as a business owner or leader - how easy or hard do you find them, especially when it comes to people management?

Got HR questions keeping you up at night? Let's chat.

What does a HR retainer actually look like?

Emily explains all in this helpful video walking you through a typical month working together.

Most small businesses approach performance reviews like a dental appointment - necessary but painful, done once a year, and rushed through as quickly as possible.

Surprises shouldn't happen in annual reviews. If it's the first time someone's hearing about a problem, you've already failed.

Your team WhatsApp should be for "who's bringing cake?" not "why is Sarah always late?"

Professional communication protects everyone - including you.

The wake-up call: Sometimes being "helpful" isn't enough when legal compliance is on the line.

Your office manager is probably amazing at what they do. But employment law changes, tribunal cases create new precedents, and one misstep can cost you thousands.

15 years later, 200+ businesses supported, and I still get excited about helping owners like Denise focus on what they do best.

To every SME owner reading this: Your people challenges are valid, they're common, and they're solvable. You don't have to figure it all out alone.

Clarity is respect.

✅ Tell them where the gap is
✅ Be specific
✅ Be honest
✅ Be kind — but firm

There's something magical about watching new managers discover their leadership style, learn to navigate challenging conversations, and build the confidence to support their teams effectively. The energy in the room yesterday was infectious - so many "lightbulb moments" and genuine engagement.