HR that works for real people. And always comes with cake.
We help small businesses handle all the human bits. With strategy, kindness, and no jargon. Practical, approachable HR that fits how you actually work.
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People-centred HR for small businesses
At Kate Underwood HR & Training, we believe small businesses deserve HR that's as smart and capable as any big corporate setup — just delivered with more heart (and more cake).
We mix decades of HR experience with common sense, clear advice, and genuine care for your people. Whether you're hiring, restructuring, or navigating the day-to-day, we make it simpler, kinder, and a whole lot more human.
Our values (and why they matter)
These are our company values, what are yours? Values can be linked to a whole host of things including job descriptions, appraisals and gives your team a real focus on what is important to you as a business.
Effective
Reliable commercial HR Advice that delivers the required outcome to our clients.
Empowering
Giving clients the tools they need so they can do what they do best.
HR Expert
At the forefront of innovative, consistent and current HR Advice.
Passionate
Strive to inspire and go beyond the expected.
Genuine
Committed to earning lasting trust through honesty and transparency.
Ingenious
Lead the way in HR Technology that makes life easier for all our clients.
The humans behind the HR
Meet the team that makes it all happen (with a little help from our four-legged colleague).
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Chief Wellbeing Officer
Head of Snuggles & Treat Patrol
Our four-legged colleague, wellbeing champion, and morale booster. Lowers stress, raises smiles, and reminds us that every tough conversation deserves a biscuit break.
In the Press
Recent media coverage and expert commentary
Chancellor’s £100mn apprenticeship scheme ‘aimed at the wrong problem’
www.ftadviser.com
When will I get £100 energy support payment announced in UK Budget?
www.independent.co.uk
John Healey delivered a ‘cost of living Budget’ on Wednesday offering ‘breathing room’ for households
Asking what your colleagues earn isn’t snooping, it’s the key to equal pay
www.independent.co.uk
New proposals would enable UK workers to demand to know their colleagues’ salaries. Helen Coffey looks at whether pay transparency is the answer to a fairer workplace or a recipe for chaos
Real HR. Real people. Real results.
We talk like humans, not textbooks.
We mix strategy with sleeves-rolled-up practicality.
And we partner with clients for the long haul — because when your people thrive, so does your business.
We'll bring the HR know-how; you bring the coffee. Between us, we'll probably find an excuse for cake.