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A fresh and affordable approach to HR

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Shrewd

Able to judge people and situations well and make good decisions;

That’s why we created shrewd HR and where our approach is different. We have honest conversations with you and become an extension to your team. Through building rapport with your team, we help you build a great place to work.

We’re always on your side and listen to understand your challenges – and without any judgement! Our well-informed, progressive and canny approach means we will offer you practical solutions to your HR challenges. And because we live in the real world, you can access our expertise with pricing that’s aligned to your needs.

With decades of experience, our team has worked across all sectors to provide informed problem-solving and advice on people solutions in order to create a great place to work.

Our team’s experience guides a real practical approach when working with your business. We understand your needs and expectations and ensure results-driven solutions are successfully implemented. We are a trusted HR partner and an extension to your team.

We’re not just a passionate, canny bunch. We have sound judgement to approach complex HR challenges and will support your in-house team every step of the way.

We are advocates of progression, change and continuous improvement. Shrewd HR is ahead of the game, standing still is not an option. We always ensure the latest tools and technologies are utilised to help your workplace stand out.

Martin Potts - Founder

Martin is passionate about people and business. Following a 15-year HR career working across private and public sector organisations within the UK, Martin identified a gap in the market to provide a HR service with a difference.  

Getting people management right is so important to the success of your business, now more so than ever before.

I wanted to create a HR service which really delivers added value to each and every one of our clients through our unique approach and delivery. We’re not here just to tick boxes, we care and we’re here to support your business journey by protecting your business but doing so by treating your people right. That’s the shrewd difference. 

People ask me, what is it that makes a great place to work?  My response is it’s pretty simple really (on paper!) – it is about recruiting a combination of skills, experience, and individual uniqueness to align with your business goals, values and matching them to fit the right job roles. Then it’s about looking after your people; rewarding them for the job they do and providing them with the tools, equipment, support, and environment to thrive. All whilst protecting your business by having fit for purpose, transparent HR processes, systems, policies, and procedures to deal with any problematic employees swiftly.

We have created services to support you with every element of the employee life cycle, regardless of size and the stage of your business journey – everything from the positive, proactive good stuff and all those horrible tricky situations!”

shrewd HR is the perfect mix of being our friendly HR experts.

Emily Pearson, Managing Director, Our Minds Work

Knowing shrewd HR is there for me as the MD of a small business means I have complete peace of mind that I am in safe hands with any HR matter we may have. Martin and shrewd HR completely align with our company values, where employee mental health and well-being is paramount. This ensures that all of our HR processes are lead with humanity, empathy and compassion.”

Client: Our Minds Work
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