The toilet roll analogy ….

Sometimes the biggest barrier to growth isn't external - it's learning to let go of the work that got you here so you can do the work that gets you there.

Instead of working with so-called HR specialists who just dish out HR template after HR template, work with professionals (like us) who:

• listen to you and your people

• understand how your business actually works.
  
  Then you’ll have HR built around your business reality.

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.

Clarity is respect.

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

The SME-friendly solution? Start simple with monthly check ins:

🟢 What's going well?
🟢 What's challenging?
🟢 How can we support you better?

Document the conversation. That's it.