We’re a multi-award winning 5-star rated team of friendly and down-to-earth CIPD-qualified HR consultants. We provide outsourced HR support and employment law consultancy for growing businesses in Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, and the surrounding East Midlands area. But we’ve got a few things that make us different from the average HR consultancy.
We pride ourselves on the personal service we deliver to employers. No anonymous telephone helpdesks or generic document databases here. Just proper face-to-face HR support from down-to-earth approachable people with actual names. People who you can get to know and trust, and who can be relied on to be there to provide practical assistance and a non-judgemental friendly face whenever things aren’t going so well. People who in turn can really get to know you and your business, and so fully understand how best to help you achieve your goals. HR support like it should be.
What local businesses say about our outsourced HR support services
Why choose us for your outsourced HR support?
We're fair & transparent
No monthly fees, no annual contracts
Simply pay for what you use
We're close at hand
We're only minutes from central Derby
Drop in for a chat and a cup of tea!
We've done it before
From startups to multinationals
We've pretty much seen it all
We walk-the-talk
Practical business-focussed solutions
Delivered in person by experts
We'll be there for you
We're at work when you're at work
Availability & response times guaranteed
We're great value
Employment lawyer quality
Without employment lawyer prices
We know our stuff
Highly qualified academically
Highly qualified professionally
We're made-to-measure
Exactly what you need
Exactly when you need it
We're people-people
Friendly and down-to-earth
Highly personal service
We pay it back
From trusteeships & pro bono advice
To mentoring & academic research
We're a special blend
Big company professionalism
Small company values
We're tried & tested
Don't just take our word for it
Our testimonials speak for themselves
Our outsourced HR support services
We can help you with outsourced HR support!
Already know what you want?
Great, let's get to it!
Not sure exactly what you need?
No problem!
Our friendly and down-to-earth HR consultants will point you in the right direction. We'd love to have an informal chat to find out more about your business and so help you identify the areas most in need of attention.
We're not after a quick sale, we're all about building long-term relationships. In fact, we don't even employ any sales people. Which means that right from the start you'll be talking directly to someone who can actually help you!
We're ready and waiting, so just get in touch!
Upcoming HR training courses
- Your Guide to Performance Managementon Wednesday 8th May, 2024
The action planning workshop will show you how to set clear objectives, hold regular review meetings and manage performance.
- Recruiting in a Tight Labour Marketon Thursday 30th May, 2024
This *FREE* webinar is limited to SMEs based in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire
- How to Resolve Workplace Conflicton Wednesday 12th June, 2024
Understand why conflict arises, discover different ways to manage issues effectively and pick up top tips for creating a harmonious workplace.
- How to Manage Day-to-Day HR Issueson Wednesday 26th June, 2024
Our online workshop is a short practical guide for HR and people managers, where we discuss the fundamentals of HR.
- How to Manage Employee Absenceon Wednesday 3rd July, 2024
Estimated to annually cost businesses £554.00 per employee, absence is a cost to the business. Post-pandemic line managers are increasingly having to deal with more complex cases. This course covers practical aspects of managing absence and deals with some of the more complex scenarios involving long-term absences.
Upcoming management training courses
- How to be an Authentic Leaderon Tuesday 21st May, 2024
Top tips for developing emotional intelligence and becoming a more effective communicator, active listener and authentic leader.
- How to Empower your Workforce through Coaching and Delegationon Thursday 23rd May, 2024
Understand the importance of coaching and delegation and discover top tips on how to enhance team performance through empowerment and improved culture.
- How to Tackle Difficult Conversationson Thursday 6th June, 2024
Gain the confidence to have those difficult conversations to improve productivity and performance.
- How to be a Manageron Thursday 20th June, 2024
Getting started as a new manager? Top tips to set you on the right path.
- How to Manage Performanceon Tuesday 25th June, 2024
Join us to discuss how you can better manage employee performance and pick up some top tips.
Upcoming wellbeing training courses
- How to Talk About Mental Healthon Thursday 30th May, 2024
Top tips to confidently have a conversation about mental health and provide support and empathy.
- How to Talk About Mental Healthon Tuesday 23rd July, 2024
Top tips to confidently have a conversation about mental health and provide support and empathy.
Upcoming MFHA training courses
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) : Nottingham, Classroomon Tuesday 30th April, 2024
Classroom-based MHFA training delivered over two full-days.
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Champion : Derby, Classroomon Tuesday 14th May, 2024
Classroom-based MHFA Champion training delivered in one full day.
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Refresher : Onlineon Tuesday 11th June, 2024
Interactive online MHFA Refresher training to update your existing skills.
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) : Nottingham, Classroomon Thursday 27th June, 2024
Classroom-based MHFA training delivered over two full-days.
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Champion : Derby, Classroomon Thursday 11th July, 2024
Classroom-based MHFA Champion training delivered in one full day.