by james.michael.read@gmail.com | Mar 20, 2026 | Insight
HR consulting has traditionally focused on compliance, payroll, and policy. This work remains essential, but it is often transactional in nature. Today, many firms are expanding into strategic services such as workforce planning, people analytics, organisational...
by james.michael.read@gmail.com | Mar 13, 2026 | Insight
You launch the survey. You send reminders. You explain that responses are anonymous. And still, participation is lower than expected. When an anonymous culture assessment receives a poor response rate, the issue is rarely engagement alone. More often, it reflects...
by james.michael.read@gmail.com | Mar 6, 2026 | Insight
Organisational culture is often discussed in abstract terms: values, behaviours, leadership style, and employee experience. But organisational culture is not theoretical. It leaves clear fingerprints across business performance, employee behaviour, and long-term...
by james.michael.read@gmail.com | Nov 19, 2025 | Insight
With the UK Budget fast approaching, businesses are once again preparing for fiscal changes that could influence costs, competitiveness and long-term planning. Whether it’s adjustments to National Insurance, tax thresholds or incentives for investment, the uncertainty...
by james.michael.read@gmail.com | Sep 18, 2025 | Case Study
Introducing Connectd Connectd is a fast growing professional services company that connects business experts with visionary start ups and scale ups. They are reshaping the way that experts and organisations connect. The workforce of approximately 100 people operates...
