Retail ready: Tailored HR support to grow your business

Empowering business leaders with seamless HR support.

Do you need a solution to these problems?

  • Struggling with high staff turnover and the cost of constantly recruiting and training new employees?
  • Facing difficulties managing seasonal workforce changes and ensuring you have the right staffing levels year-round?
  • Finding it hard to keep your employees engaged and motivated, leading to inconsistent customer service?
  • Worried about compliance with complex labour laws and regulations, especially around health and safety?
  • Struggling to attract and retain top talent, or offer the right development opportunities to keep your team performing at their best?

Our clients grow an average of 30% over a 12 month period

Managing people in the retail sector comes with unique challenges, from high staff turnover and seasonal workforce changes to complex compliance requirements. People Puzzles offers expert HR solutions designed specifically for retail businesses, helping you navigate these issues while improving employee engagement, retention and operational efficiency. Our flexible, part-time support scales with your needs, giving you access to the UK’s most experienced People Directors without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire.

With a proven track record of delivering results, we align our people strategies with your commercial goals, ensuring that your workforce contributes to your bottom line and customer satisfaction. Whether you’re dealing with compliance, recruitment challenges or creating a high-performance culture, People Puzzles delivers the expertise and support you need to grow your retail business and stay ahead in a competitive market.

What our clients say about us

Why choose us?

Commercial people strategies

We align people initiatives with your commercial objectives, helping you drive profitability and operational efficiency, not just handling day-to-day HR tasks.

Immediate impact, minimal disruption

Our expert team integrates seamlessly into your business, delivering fast, tangible results without the need for lengthy onboarding, allowing you to focus on running your business with confidence.

Tailored flexibility and scalability

On-demand HR support that adapts to your seasonal fluctuations and growth stages, without the long-term commitment or overhead of hiring full-time employees.

Retail-specific expertise

Our team of board-level People Directors has deep experience in managing retail HR challenges, from high staff turnover to compliance, ensuring you get practical, commercial solutions that align with your business goals.

Spotlight on 4 of our amazing team of over 80 HR experts

People Director, Vic Foster

Vic Foster

Worked at Studio Retail, Co-op & Sainsburys

Robin Stirzaker-Philips

Robin Stirzaker-Philips

House of Fraser & Debenhams

Paula Reader

Head of HR at Boodles

Steve Carpenter

Carpetright, GAME, Hotel Chocolat & Krispy Kreme

Some of the companies we have worked with:

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