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People, Client Experience Debbie Ford People, Client Experience Debbie Ford

Client Experience: Our People Planning Process™️ In Action

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?

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People Debbie Ford People Debbie Ford

Free 60-Minute Workshop for Small Business Owners and HR Professionals

Are you a small business owner wearing too many hats? A solo HR manager struggling to keep up with endless compliance demands? You're not alone.

​Join us for this 60-minute workshop where you'll discover how to transform your HR approach from a time-consuming burden to a strategic advantage—without needing a corporate-sized team or budget.

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People Debbie Ford People Debbie Ford

Neonatal Care Leave and Pay Act

EMPLOYERS: The new Neonatal Care Leave and Pay Act comes into force on April 6th, 2025. Are you ready?

Why should you care now?

✅ It's a day-one right for ALL employees
✅ Includes significant legal protections
✅ Requires policy and process changes
✅ Impacts long-term absence planning

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People Emily Perry People Emily Perry

2025 Employment Law Changes Why Small Business Owners Need to Plan Ahead

While 2025 may seem quieter for employment law changes compared to 2024, small business owners must still prepare for key updates.

This lull offers a crucial opportunity to streamline compliance and get ahead before more significant reforms arrive in 2026.

Proactive planning now ensures smoother transitions and protects your business from future disruptions.

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People Debbie Ford People Debbie Ford

Feeling Overwhelmed Managing The People In Your Business?

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.

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Coaching Debbie Ford Coaching Debbie Ford

Feel like you’re riding the rollercoaster?

I see you, fellow business owners. I see you because I was you.

Building my consultancy was like riding a roller coaster – exhilarating and terrifying all at once. Growing the team, landing bigger clients, living what seemed like the entrepreneurial dream. But beneath the surface, something was crumbling.

The weight of responsibility became crushing.

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Are you an established business looking to scale, or want to proactively manage your people to ensure you are attracting and retaining the best. 

From essential legal compliance to building the positive workplace culture your team deserves, our checklist covers it all.

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