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.

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.

Small business owners, are you prepared for the significant shift in Flexible Working coming your way?

Last week marked a crucial milestone as the Employment Rights Bill passed its third reading in Parliament.

By October 2026, this legislation is set to transform how you handle flexible working requests from your team.

We've been working with this SME in Sussex for a number of years now, that whilst mega successful has now grown beyond the small family business it once was.

Now with 20+ employees, it needed a more structured approach to performance and development without being corporate or bureaucratic.

Here’s what we delivered ….

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.

Here's the reality, your people want to know how they're doing NOW, not in 6 months time. They want to grow, develop and be challenged. But most importantly? They want to be heard.

What's the most common HR emergency in your business?

Our bespoke People Planning Process - a structured approach that works for businesses of all sizes. This methodology takes each client through a carefully designed journey, starting with a deep understanding of their business and unique challenges before creating and implementing tailored solutions.

After four years of running his business solo, Phil Gregory faced the daunting task of hiring his first employee. With The People Consultancy's support, he completed the entire hiring process within a week, ensuring full compliance and confidence. "Emily has a gift of making the complicated and scary seem manageable," says Phil, who has since continued with business coaching, leading to improved processes and increased work capacity.