A Journey into HR Consultancy

A podcast for independent HR and people, professionals, and the businesses they support.

Hosted by Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey of HR Independents Ltd.

DATE: 17th September 2023

Episode 7: A Journey into HR Consultancy

Guest: Kate Van Der Sluis of Humber HR People

In this episode Kate shares with us her consultancy journey and how she ensures she plays to her strengths of business development and commerciality.

Kate has opted to expand her business by employing people, as using Associates did not suit her, find out more by tuning in.

In this episode, we also cover:

• Knowing your skillset - what you enjoy doing and what suits you but being realistic about what SME’s need
• Having a clear vision for your business and the courage, guts and faith to keep going
• How to make the move from in house to consultancy
• The need for mental agility to switch from client to client and different projects
• How once you are a consultant you are actually a business advisor and need to change your language and approach
• The importance of financial targets to bring you focus
• Finding your niche and target audience
• The importance of not skimping on marketing spend
• The realisation that your sales pipeline will never be ‘done’ it needs to constantly be worked on
• Funding your consultancy

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About our guest:

After 20 years in the UK recruitment sector and interviewing thousands of employees, I know why good employees leave. I have used that insight, my HR knowledge, and my passion for helping people to create an HR consultancy that stimulates growth and motivates leaders and employees to be the best they can be. Humber HR People is now 5 years old, and we have 6 permanent team members with plans to expand further in 2024.

We offer:-

A choice of flexible contracts - PAYG, Monthly, or One-off Projects
Over 50 years combined experience.
Bespoke software to streamline HR administration and save time.
Clients benefit from monthly workshops, training breakfasts, and networking lunches.