The union question for SMEs has changed. For years, many SME leaders could reasonably assume that trade unions were mainly a public-sector or large-employer issue. That assumption is becoming less comfortable. Union membership remains far below its late-1970s peak. But the long decline has slowed, private-sector membership rose in 2025, and the Employment Rights Act
Could a union gain traction in your business? Read More »
How 42 Technology built the culture and capability to thrive post-acquisition Acquisitions are supposed to create value. In practice, plenty of them spend the first year just trying not to lose it: momentum stalls, culture clashes with the new parent company, and the leadership team ends up defending what they’ve built instead of building what’s
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Rapid growth changes what your business needs from its managers, often before anyone has stopped to ask if they’re ready.
Has your business outgrown its managers? Read More »
Science and technology is one of the UK’s most economically important sectors. The UK now ranks fourth globally for unicorns (up 8 YOY to 61 with a combined valuation of US$213bn), but there are still barriers to growth – from access to capital and talent to infrastructure.
Dinner at Downing: New growth enablers for scaling science & tech firms Read More »
We are delighted to invite you to our Economic Update Breakfast hosted by People Puzzles, HSBC, PEM, Partners& and the CFO Centre.
Economic Update Breakfast Read More »
“We’ve been in business for over 40 years and I’ve always known what we’re good at. What I didn’t have was the structure, the strategy or the processes to take the business to the next level. Mark helped us get all of that in place in a remarkably short time.”
From Founder-led to future-ready – in under 6 months Read More »
“I initially needed People Puzzles to keep the business compliant and give reassurance that HR was in hand. What we have with Rachel’s support is so much more – a great sounding board and strong commercial acumen to help set us up for growth.” Mark Stevens, Managing Director, HVDS
From Compliance to Commercial Partnership at HVDS Read More »
A morning for business leaders who want to build the team their business needs next, not just fill the gaps it has today.
How London’s Smartest Businesses are Winning on Talent Read More »
When your best employee hands in their notice, your first instinct is to replace them. The sudden gap is painful; managers are already juggling a heavy workload, the team is stretched thin, and the priority becomes getting someone through the door as quickly as possible.
Are you hiring for today, or building for tomorrow? Read More »
How can founders and CEOs make the most of fractional leadership and expert advice to build the right processes, embrace AI with confidence and future proof their investment in technology?
Liberti Club Forum – Leeds Read More »
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