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Nobody Builds a Business Working 9 to 5

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Faye and I setting up our stand at the Road Transport Expo 2026

I’m writing this on a Sunday afternoon, sat in my home office, laptop open, cup of tea going cold beside me. Most of the people I know are out enjoying their weekend right now. But I’m here, working away. That’s not an unusual Sunday for me.

Nobody really tells you this bit when you decide to build a business. They tell you about the freedom, the flexibility, the being-your-own-boss dream, you know the Instagram worthy posts typically aspire to these days. What they don’t tell you is just how much of yourself you have to hand over to make it work.

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Festive Chaos in the Workplace? We’ve Got You Covered

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Let’s be honest – December in the workplace is absolute carnage, isn’t it?

Secret Santa gone wrong. Someone’s ordered three pairs of shoes on company time. Dave from Accounts is three sheets to the wind at 2pm. And don’t even get me started on the passive-aggressive battle royale over who gets Christmas week off.

Sound familiar?

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How You Can Progress Your HR Career

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A career in HR offers so many opportunities for professionals who are committed to continuous learning and strategic development. When I wrote “Launch Your HR Career” this was just a starting point to inspire those new to the HR profession, but when we are more established and making great strides, we naturally look at progression opportunities.

So, if you are in just that situation, or have been considering a leap for a while, I created this blog, just for you! Here are some of my essential strategies to help you on your way.

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“You’re by no means a normal HR consultant… you’re our kind of girl!”

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I’ve just had a really interesting chat with one of my clients about bringing our authentic selves to work following the pandemic, and also how the transition from corporate to business owner makes us feel when it comes to being our true selves at work.

I’m currently writing this from my office wearing my favourite Spice Girls sweatshirt for context…

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Ethical Dilemmas in HR: When You’re Asked to Cross the Line…

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As HR professionals, we often find ourselves at a crossroads of organisational interests and ethical responsibilities. Achieving a balance, being aware of our responsibilities, all whilst juggling the needs of the business and ethical boundaries; it is no wonder that I get asked this often at events I speak at.

For many, this is an uncomfortable position to be in, for example, how many times have you been asked to cross the line when it comes to dismissals because that person doesn’t fit in, but no other reasons behind it? Or may be an issue has been swept under the carpet, yet something obviously should have been done about it, yet the person is bein protected because of who they are etc.?

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