Katy Stenhouse, our National Partnerships Manager, is celebrating five years with People Puzzles. Her career path brought her from the corporate world and running her own business to a role that truly values her expertise and personal well-being.
Practical insights on scaling your people function for growing UK businesses planning their next stage
What you need and when: a practical guide to HR support as you grow Read More »
The UK food manufacturing industry has always been resilient, fast-moving and adaptable – and it must be, as it plays such a critical role in keeping the nation fed. As the nation’s largest manufacturing sector, worth around £37bn GVA and c.£142bn in turnover, it’s also a crucial driver of national economic performance. But as we
Why the Best Food Manufacturers Are Investing in a People Strategy Now Read More »
Picture your business a year from now. Your workshops are running efficiently, engineers are motivated and customer satisfaction is higher than ever. Recruitment isn’t a headache because people want to work for you. Managers are confident leaders who know how to get the best from their teams. That’s what life can look like after a
What Growth Looks Like When Your People Are Aligned Read More »
Running a business is never just about what works today. As a leader, you need to be considering the future too: developing the leaders of tomorrow who can eventually take over and keep your vision alive at whatever point you decide to step back.
Passing the Baton: A CEO’s Guide to Succession and Exit Planning Read More »
Growing businesses often overhire when what they really need is senior thinking at the right moments, not full-time headcount. Most leadership teams hit a familiar crossroads. You need better people decisions. Clearer structure. Stronger accountability. More strategic thinking around growth. The default solution? Hire someone full-time. But what if the issue isn’t capacity, it’s experience?
Stop Hiring Whole People for Fractional Problems Read More »
Scottish Rail Holdings (SRH) is a relatively young organisation, established around three years ago when the Scottish rail network was brought back into public sector ownership. Initially taking over ScotRail operations, they later expanded to include Caledonian Sleeper services. With around 28-30 staff, SRH operates as a holdings company that reports to Transport Scotland, providing
Fast growth is great but without the right structure, it can lead to issues. When expanding sports hospitality business Corinthian realised their success was causing growth problems, they called in a people expert to help unblock the path ahead. Corinthian Sports Transformation: At a Glance The Challenge: Rapid growth led to an outdated, expensive, and
Managers have a vital role to play in supporting the mental health of their teams. We have teamed up with occupational health providers Medigold Health to give some hands-on advice.
Supporting mental health at work: Managers matter Read More »
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