30 years of staying ahead of the game
Back in 1996, armed with a second-hand fax machine and enough tea to float a battleship, Elizabeth and Guy decided to shake up the world of HR training. They spotted a gap for training that actually worked in the real world – and we’ve been filling it ever since.
Fast forward to today, and we’re still that same nimble team (now based on the lovely Isle of Wight). We’ve helped over 20,000 senior HR professionals navigate their biggest challenges, earned some rather good 5-star ratings, and become the trusted training partner for companies like IKEA, PwC, and Royal Mail.
Take a look at our testimonials page here to see what our customers are saying about us.
Our track record:
The pattern? We don’t wait for things to go wrong – we help you get ready for what’s around the corner. Here’s how we’ve stayed ahead of the game:
1999-2000: Y2K Millennium Bug – While everyone else was stockpiling tinned beans, we were training teams on business continuity.
2003-2008: SARS & Avian Flu – Early pandemic planning training that came in rather handy later.
2008-2010: Global Financial Crisis – Redundancy procedures, TUPE regulations, and keeping teams motivated through the worst recession in decades.
2016-2020: Brexit Chaos – From referendum result to final deal, we guided organizations through employment law changes and workforce planning.
2017-2018: #MeToo Movement – Sexual harassment training that addresses real workplace issues, not just tick-box compliance.
2020-2022: COVID-19 – Our 2006 pandemic planning suddenly became everyone’s lifeline.
2024: New Labour Government – Enhanced union powers, strengthened employment rights – we’re already training teams on what’s coming next.
What we do:
We’ve been the go-to for HR compliance and policy training for more nearly 30 years. Our programmes are co-created with industry experts to tackle your real-world HR pain-points and remove the confusion from staying on top of the ever-changing HR landscape.
“We’re pretty quick off the mark when something’s going to affect our clients,” says Elizabeth. “Whether it’s new immigration rules, global pandemics, or the whole Brexit faff – we don’t hang about.“
“We love new tech and all the clever bits,” adds Guy, “but what really matters is listening to what’s actually keeping you up at night and building training around that.“
The thing that hasn’t changed? We still treat every client as if they’re our only client. Because your challenges aren’t quite the same as everyone else’s, and one-size-fits-all solutions simply won’t do.
Contact us
Ready to stay ahead of the game? Join the 20,000+ senior HR professionals who trust us to keep them compliant, confident, and one step ahead. Whether your team is large or small we’ll make sure you get maximum return for your training investment.
