strategic HR consultancy

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Sometimes businesses just need extra thinking power to get the best out of their people. I help clients solve challenges across strategic HR by focusing on what really matters: people, structure, and change.

Attracting and keeping brilliant people

At its heart, HR is about having the right people in the right roles. I can support you from the very start – getting clear on who you need, finding them, helping you stand out in a crowded market, and once they’re in, keeping them engaged and motivated.

I bring particular expertise in:

• Talent attraction
• Learning and development
• Employee engagement
• Culture
• Leadership effectiveness
   

Balancing people and cost

People need to be in roles that not only support business goals – but do so in a sustainable, flexible way. I can work with you to review or reshape your organisational design, support strategic workforce planning, and guide you through any necessary restructures.

I also advise on:

• Reward strategy
• Mergers, acquisitions and divestments
   

Setting your people strategy

If you’re not quite sure where to start, I can help you shape a people strategy that supports your growth goals. From vision and values to practical delivery, we’ll get clear on what matters most and how to make it happen.

Leading change well

Change is constant – but managing it well takes experience. I help organisations lead change with clarity and compassion, minimising disruption and keeping people focused on doing great work.

Complex or sensitive issues

I also support businesses with more complex or high-stakes HR situations – from policy development to employee relations – offering calm, experienced guidance to help you handle them well.

“Laura is a rare HR talent – insightful, empathetic, commercial and pragmatic. She challenges and supports in equal measure, and works alongside leadership teams to shape and drive a strong talent agenda. I hope I get the opportunity to work with her again.”

— Mark Inskip, CEO

Sometimes you just need experienced support to get a people project over the line. I work on a business partnering basis, collaborating with your internal teams to deliver practical solutions that meet your goals and deadlines.

Here are a few recent projects I’ve supported:

Performance management

Redesigned and implemented a people-centred performance review process for a global client, including structured feedback, leadership evaluation, and calibration.

Competency framework

Developed a bespoke framework for a high-end project management firm, focused on retaining and developing top talent across technical and leadership roles.

Policy review & redesign

Audited and refreshed the full suite of people policies to ensure legal compliance and alignment with the organisation’s employee value proposition.

Cultural audit

Post-merger, conducted a cultural diagnostic to understand employee experience across two legacy organisations, and worked with the leadership team on targeted cultural alignment initiatives.

High-potential talent

Designed and rolled out a “fast track” programme to identify, retain and upskill emerging leaders during a period of major organisational change.

"I worked with Laura in leading a global advisory, technology and analytics business with over 1,000 colleagues and £200m+ in revenue. As the company grew through both M&A and organic expansion, Laura played a key role in shaping our people, organisation and capability strategies – ensuring each business unit had the right structure and operating model to succeed.

She strikes a rare balance between strategic thinking and practical delivery. Resilient and action-oriented, Laura knows how to get things done in a way that truly supports the business."

— Phil Smiley, CEO,