How we work
- In-person & Remote SupportWe offer a hybrid approach, combining fast remote advice with the reassurance of face-to-face visits for complex issues.
- Understanding your businessWe don't just provide generic advice. We take the time to understand your culture and operational needs.
Partnering with local employers
The North East business landscape is unique. From Newcastle's tech hubs to Teesside's manufacturing strengths, we understand the local talent market, regional challenges, and what it takes to build a thriving team here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Our HQ is in Newcastle, and we regularly travel across the North East to support clients on-site for complex issues like disciplinaries or strategy sessions.
We work with tech, retail, manufacturing, professional services, and hospitality businesses across the region.
Local HR consultants across the North East
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A practical fit for your business
HR support without the waffle
We are open to working with any business. Hospitality, construction, automotive, care and transport teams often value our direct, to-the-point approach because we give clear advice and have their back when a people issue gets difficult.
Straight answers
You get a clear view of the practical options, the risks that matter and what to do next—not a long report that leaves you guessing.
A consultant who knows your business
Sam Dickinson is our primary consultant. We take time to understand how your team operates before recommending a process.
No North East on-site fee
There is no separate on-site fee within the North East. Outside the region, we use the most affordable practical option, usually starting with remote support.
Anonymised example
Helping a hospitality employer resolve a long-running issue
Every case depends on its facts, but our approach stays the same: understand the situation, choose a fair process and support the employer through the decisions.
We supported a hospitality employer through the successful exit of an employee who had historically caused problems for the business. The focus was a fair, documented process with clear advice at each stage, helping the employer reach an outcome while reducing procedural and legal risk.
This is an anonymised example and does not guarantee a particular outcome.
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