PeopleWise Solutions provides pragmatic, friendly HR support to help growing businesses handle people matters with confidence. From first-time employer starter packs and reviewing contracts, policies and handbooks, to recruitment support and day-to-day advice on absence, performance and tricky conversations, we keep things straightforward and practical.
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22 customer reviews
Daniel Peers
Karen has been a great asset to our business, filling an important gap in HR leadership, whilst we are sufficiently small not to warrant a permanent employed person in that post. Karen is extremely knowledgeable in every area that we have required assistance on. More...
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Best-Assistant Accounting
Karen, reviewed several agreements that my company was using and carefully amended them to ensure they are legally sound and that my business is fully protected. This gave me real peace of mind, as it is extremely important for a business owner to know that the documents they rely on are clear, compliant and professionally written. Karen was fantastic to work with – very knowledgeable, professional and easy to communicate with. She explained everything clearly and made the whole process simple and stress-free. I would highly recommend Peoplewise Solutions Ltd to any SME that wants to make sure their HR documents and agreements are properly structured and legally robust.Polina DimitrovaDirectorBest-Assistant Accounting Ltd More...
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Jay belam
We use Karen at Peoplewise Solutions Ltd for all of our HR requirements; always fast to respond, very helpful and extremely knowledgeable in her field. We always recommend her to fellow business owners, PeopleWise Solutions Ltd was in fact a recommendation that was passed onto us - and one that we are happy to pass on to others!! More...
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peter holloway
Karen helped us with an employee we knew was on the take.She took the problem away from us and came back with an action plan that only needed to be dropped into the employees inbox and the employee in question resigned that same day. Karen saved us a whole world of pain and uncertainty and allowed us to go about our business rather than concentrating on this distraction so over all very good service and value. Recommended. More...
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Taste Of Mafrika Mafrika
I can’t recommend Karen highly enough! She is an incredible HR consultant who has truly transformed our processes. From the beginning, she took the time to understand our unique needs and challenges. With her guidance, we’ve streamlined operations and gained so much clarity in our HR functions.Her expertise and approachable personality make working with her a pleasure. If you’re looking for someone to help you navigate HR complexities, look no further than Karen! More...
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Lucy Auchincloss
Karen at People Wise supported me through a number of processes as I came in as an interim director. She helped me stabilise the team and create the foundations for future growth. Throughout it, and through some challenging conversations, Karen provided clear input/insight, was readily available to support as necessary and enabled me to focus on the wider business.She had a clear impact and was a pleasure to work with. Thanks, Karen! More...
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Sukhbir Kaur
Karen is simply outstanding! She has very good knowledge of employment law and her work ethic and discipline are second to none. We found Karen insightful and methodical in her thinking and was therefore able to rather quickly resolve a work place matter for us. We will definitely use Karen again going forward and would recommend her without hesitation . More...
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Tim Howard
Professional service, highly recommended
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Stu Campbell-Carran
Karen is amazing. The combination of her HR expertise, and the technology platform she uses, adds so much value to my business. Another reason why I think she is awesome is because Karen makes my job easier. She makes the whole people management element of owning and running a business -far more streamlined, stress free and simple. Her attitude is great and she operates based on a set of clear values. I can’t recommend her services enough. She puts other HR providers firmly in the shade! More...
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Louise Taylor
Karen at Peoplewise Solutions Ltd has been nothing short of exceptional. She supported me through a particularly challenging situation involving the management of a difficult employee whose behaviour was having a widespread negative impact on the team. Karen remained calm, kind, and professional throughout. Her expertise in HR matters, particularly around settlement agreements, was invaluable. She was not only incredibly knowledgeable and efficient, but also human, approachable, and an absolute lifeline when I needed support the most. Her logical, well-structured approach gave me clarity and confidence as I navigated a sensitive process. She helped me focus on the bigger picture, ensuring I balanced fairness with the wider needs of the team and ultimately helped us achieve a positive and much-needed outcome. Karen truly went the extra mile, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. I would not hesitate to work with her again should a similar situation arise. I have received an outstanding service from Karen, who clearly knows her field and genuinely cares about the people she supports. Thank you Karen. We will definitely stay in touch. More...
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Karen Boyle
Karen has been an excellent support in helping me to work through and resolve some HR challenges in my business. She would always respond very promptly and is extremely professional and experienced. I'd highly recommend Karen to any individual or business looking for HR guidance, clarity or support. More...
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Jonathan Lax
Very helpful and informative HR service helped my business get started on hiring. Highly recommended if you're starting a business!
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Gwen Youlden
Karen has been an invaluable support in navigating HR challenges for our business. Her deep expertise, pragmatic approach and ability to provide clear, actionable advice have made a real difference. She takes the time to understand the nuances of each situation and delivers solutions that are both effective and commercially sound. I highly recommend her HR consultancy services to any business of any size looking for expert support. More...
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Jayney Goddard
100% recommended! We are a small company in terms of personnel - but we are really busy - so finding the right person to hire was really difficult, just from a time perspective. We really needed professional advice and support. Peoplewise Solutions Ltd were truly outstanding. They took the time to really understand our culture and who, exactly, we were looking for. We are so impressed with everything they have done for us and we recommend them wholeheartedly. This is the team you want on your side! More...
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James
Having worked with People Wise Solutions for a number of years now, I have always found their support to be invaluable and they are always there when needed. The recent changes coming in potentially were explained to us in plain English so that we understood and could prepare. More...
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I'm glad you found the briefing useful James. Thank you!
Nicky Brian
HR Services
Karen has been a godsend on a couple of issues I have had, giving detailed guidance in what to say and what not to say. She is prompt in her responses, extremely knowledgeable and helpful is suggesting alternatives to your problem. She is also friendly and easy to talk to. 100% recommend! More...
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Thanks Nicky, always a pleasure working with you.
Jelena
It was a pleasure to work with Karen—professional, insightful, and highly responsive. They tailored their support to our needs, making a noticeable impact on our HR processes. Highly recommended!
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Kim Kent
Thank goodness for Karen. What a knowledgeable, approachable and professional lady she is. No question was too silly and the help given surpassed all my expectations.
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Donald
Lane Accounting highly values the exceptional HR expertise Karen brings to the table. She recently guided us through a complex situation that had the potential to become quite challenging. Thanks to her deep HR knowledge, strategic insights, and empathetic approach, we were able to reach a swift and efficient resolution, minimizing disruption to our business. We are truly grateful for her support and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Karen and her team at PeopleWise. More...
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Thanks Don, so glad we were able to quickly resolve matters.
Donald Pottie
Lane Accounting highly values the exceptional HR expertise Karen brings to the table. She recently guided us through a complex situation that had the potential to become quite challenging. Thanks to her deep HR knowledge, strategic insights, and empathetic approach, we were able to reach a swift and efficient resolution, minimizing disruption to our business. We are truly grateful for her support and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Karen and her team at PeopleWise. More...
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Janet Lacey
Karen is an excellent HR professional. She has produced my first company handbook & added heaps of value with her knowledge & suggestions. As a small, family owned and run, home based travel agency who is now starting to take on staff her guidance was invaluable. She has also reviewed and sorted out my first contractor contract. I would have no hesitation in recommending her to any SME who needs some HR help! More...
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Thanks so much Janet, I loved working with you and look forward to the next instalment!
Mike Fenton
Karen is an outstanding HR professional who helped me to navigate what had potential to be a very tricky problem... Her HR knowledge, strategic advice and empathetic approach to helping the business achieve a speedy and efficient conclusion was gratefully appreciated and allowed us to move forward with minimal disruption. I would without question recommend Karen and her team at People Wise. More...
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What do you love most about your job?
I love making the people side of the business run smoothly - turning messy, stressful situations into clear, workable plans. It’s hugely satisfying to help leaders build confident managers, stronger performance and a workplace where people can do their best work.
What inspired you to start your own business?
After years in HR, I saw how often business owners were left choosing between generic advice and expensive solutions that didn’t fit how SMEs actually work. People issues are rarely “textbook”, so I wanted the freedom to offer the right level of support - tailored, commercially minded and genuinely helpful. That’s why I started PeopleWise Solutions: to give leaders the confidence to make good people decisions and build stronger teams.
Why should our clients choose you?
With broad, hands-on HR experience across a wide range of sectors and business sizes (including international), we provide trusted, commercially minded support that works in the real world. Clients choose PeopleWise Solutions because we combine clear guidance with practical delivery - building confident managers, consistent people practices and high-performing teams. We tailor our approach to your culture and goals, whether you need strategic project support or an ongoing HR partner to be on hand day to day.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes - we regularly deliver our services remotely. We can provide HR advice and ongoing retained support by phone, email and video calls and deliver manager training and workshops virtually (live and interactive), with supporting tools and templates shared digitally. Where helpful, we can also blend remote delivery with occasional on-site sessions to suit your team, location and business needs.
HR Document Scan (HR Audit)
A guided review of your HR documents and practices, with a clear report and prioritised action plan to strengthen compliance and improve best practice.
Retained HR Support (Monthly)
Friendly, practical day-to-day HR support - handling employee admin, letters, policies, and manager queries, while proactively reducing risk and preventing issues escalating.
Recruitment & Onboarding (End-to-End)
End-to-end recruitment and onboarding support - from job description and advert drafting through to offers, contracts, checks and a smooth probation start.
Employee Relations Support (On-Demand)
Confident support with tricky people issues - disciplinaries, grievances, absence, performance concerns and sensitive conversations, handled fairly and professionally.
HR Projects + People Development (On-Demand)
Project-based HR support such as management development workshops, performance frameworks, processes, reward/recognition and continuous improvement initiatives.
Employee Engagement + Culture (Survey + Action Plan)
Engagement surveys or culture reviews that give you honest insight, with a practical report and support to implement improvements that actually stick.
Probation Support: Staying on Track
A structured approach to help new hires settle in and perform - with manager guidance, check-ins and practical support throughout the probation period.
HR Policies + Handbooks
Clear, tailored contracts, handbooks and policies that reflect your business and reduce risk - without unnecessary jargon.
Manager Training: New Manager Fast Start
Practical workshops for newly appointed managers to build confidence, routines and essential people skills quickly.
Manager Development + Coaching: HRConfident
Training plus coaching support to deepen manager confidence, improve conversations and build consistent people leadership.
