November 2011

"Keeping HR Simple were fantastic and did exactly as their name says. We had an urgent requirement for some contracts to be produced. After an initial conversation with the team to lay out my requirements, one of their specialists was immediately in touch. They were incredibly efficient and not only got our contracts produced in time but also recommended a few additional documents that will be of great use for us as a business. I would highly recommend Keeping HR Simple and will be using them again when required."

Charlie Bryant, Sunweb Holidays

November 2011

"We first came across Keeping HR Simple on Twitter! Following a recommendation we contacted them and can't praise them enough for their help, expertise and speed in setting up contracts and handbooks for all our staff. If you want to do business with people who are professional but human too, contact Keeping HR Simple. They do what it says on the tin!"

Deb and Rachel, Nutty Tarts Gifts and Goodies

October 2011

"Thanks very much for your help and support in updating our staff handbook.  As a small charity it can be very difficult to keep up to date with changes in the law and current procedures, so your services have been extremely appreciated by all staff and executive members at PREC."

Jennie Elmore, Racial Equality Support Officer, Peterborough Racial Equality Council

“We are a small business with only 16 members of staff but with Employment Law changing as quickly as it has we found we were in need of some expert help and advice. Katherine and Jason have provided that service. They have supported the Company and its Employees and “as it says on the tin” have kept HR and Employment Law simple. We are delighted with the professionalism of their work and the relationship they have built with our Employees to date and hope to continue to have a long-term working relationship with them”.

Rob Newcombe, Engineering Director, Hydromarque Limited

"It has been a pleasure to work with Jason & Katherine. Our need was to put in place the various elements of standard practice and legal compliance as our company had grown from startup to around 10 employees. Keeping HR Simple helped us will all our requirements either directly or through their partner companies Sphere RHSM and Extinguishire. All work was coordinated by Keeping HR Simple very efficiently and the content highly focussed on our requirements. I look forward to an ongoing relationship with them as we build our company and have no hesitation in providing a reccommendation to others."

Nick Hill, Managing Director, SureFlap Ltd

"Jason and Katherine have now done the following for our business:- advert design and placing, employment contracts, handbooks for staff and subcontracts, job descriptions, talking to my staff on HR issues and most importantly being there for me when an HR issue arises. The great thing as well it’s all been delivered with a smile at extremely competitive rates by Jason and Katherine. I can therefore fully recommend Keeping HR Simple for helping you de-stress and do that important thing of delegating to others."

Chris Jones, Dream Doors Peterborough

‘We decided to work with ‘keeping HR simple’ when our business circumstances changed and we needed to take on a sales/kitchen designer. I can safely say I don’t know what we would have done without them. Katherine the Managing Director, helped us with all the relevant documents we needed from contracts to confidentiality clauses and she kept us up to date with any changes in employment. She is always at the end of a phone, at any time of the day answering any concerns we have.

Setting up a new business is stressful and time consuming, but ‘Keeping HR simple’ definitely made my HR problems simple, at a very reasonable cost. I would definitely recommend them."

Jan Airey, Dream Doors Stockport

"Having not used a HR Company before as I thought I was up to speed on all employment regulations. I realised when I saw Katherine from Keeping HR Simple that we would need to ask them to review our employment contracts to make sure we gave our employees the correct information, to safeguard us as a business. Katherine has reviewed our contract and provided us with a Staff Handbook which gives me piece of mind that I have now issued all staff with the same and correct information by law. Katherine has also helped us with an employee issue. The service we have received has been efficient and friendly, we would certainly recommend Keeping HR Simple to guide you in the right direction from the start or for reviews of your current contracts."

Shelley Stewart, Dream Doors Dorset

"I worked with Keeping HR Simple on the recruitment of an Events and Marketing Co-Ordinator for Software Acumen. Throughout this work it was clear that we had engaged a knowledgeable, helpful and professional company to help us. Keeping HR Simple explained the whole recruitment process to us and managed every aspect to a very high standard. We’re happy to say that we’ve found our new employee in a very short space of time with their help."

Mark Dalgarno, Director, Software Acumen Ltd

"The service that has been provided by Keeping HR Simple has been incredibly helpful. Both Katherine and Jason have gone out of their way to support us in ways that go beyond the HR considerations. They’ve put their own time and effort in really getting to know and understand our business and it really feels like they are part of the team. As far as the HR is concerned they do keep it simple and to the point and it’s good to know that I can trust that the information provided is accurate and up-to-date. We’re delighted that we found them and look forward to a very long-term working relationship."

Helen J Philip, Operations Director, Anvil Mobile Limited

"Keeping HR Simple.

 They do exactly what it says on the tin – they keep it simple. There’s no need to employ expensive HR people – you are kept up to date with legislation and whenever you ask a question, they come back to you with the RIGHT answer (it may not be the one you want – but at least you know where you stand).

Having tried a number of companies over the years I’d have no hesitation in recommending Katherine and her team."

Markus Hankinson, Ex Managing Director CBS Communications Ltd, Cambridge

"Working with Katherine and Jason has been simple.

They make themselves available, for even the smallest of queries, and provide first class support and assistance in the, rather confusing at times, world of HR.

Given the fact that HR can be confusing, they’ve honoured their Company name by making it understandable, using plain English and a common-sense approach.

I’ve enjoyed the flexibility they offer, not just in helping to get the job done but also, in going ‘above and beyond’ their contractual obligations.

In a relatively short space of time, delayed and hindered only by myself, we’ve generated a coherent, concise and comprehensive approach to employment with emphasis on contracts and staff handbooks.

I’m looking forward to working with them both in the future."

Steve Wild, Director, A4 Plus Drawing Services Ltd

"Katherine and Jason have worked with me recently on recruitment strategy and Zero Hours Contracts, which I know from experience is not every HR Manager’s cup of tea due to complexities and areas of risk for employers.

Their approach and advice has been fantastic.. really top drawer.

They quickly understood my businesses needs and have been open minded and commercial in their approach and recommendations.

I highly recommend them based on their ability to put themselves in the employers seat, identify the challenges, and come up with workable solutions considering both the employer and the employee. They have helped me to look at things both short term and long term and their overall advice has been extremely valuable."

Maxine Welford, General Manager, Maxxy - Telemarketing in Cambridgeshire

“As a small start-up company, Keeping HR Simple has provided us with unprecedented support and advice towards implementing the many HR systems that we required. The process of generating a staff handbook has been incredibly efficient and we could not have asked for a better outcome. The wealth of knowledge Katherine can impart on such topics as data protection, record keeping, and legislation have aided us in what was previously a limited understanding of what is required by a HR team. We look forward to working with Katherine and her team at Keeping HR Simple in the future!”

Tom Bates, Office Manager, Oval Medical Technologies Ltd Cambridge

"Dear Katherine,

Thank you so much for revolutionising our HR systems. Until I met you I thought the HR was something that massive PLCs had to worry about so was deeply concerned when I realised that we had to take it far more seriously! You made the whole process incredibly easy and painless for me though and we now have systems in place for every possible scenario. The communication between me and my team is also vastly better as a result. The contracts and handbook are superb and cost far less than I initially anticipated such items would cost. You did a vastly better job then my lawyers did of the previous contracts so I can safely say that all HR from now on will be done through you. Thank you."

Ed Williams, Director & Solo Channel Swimmer, Cambridge Swimming Academy, Cambridge

“I was taking on my first employee and didn’t know where to start, but Katherine and Jason at Keeping HR Simple helped me to understand what I needed to do. They provided straightforward advice with no jargon and I was able to take on the new employee on with minimal disruption to our daily business."

Mat Silsby, Owner, M&D Flooring Ltd

"Keeping HR Simple are proving to be an invaluable resource for our company, providing prompt, clear and concise advice. Their service has always been thorough, professional, and their approach dedicated. In an industry where the specialists hide behind jargon and legislation, their down to earth attitude is refreshing".

Harriet Greenfield, Managing Director, Glasshouse Group Ltd