For founder-led and newly funded businesses that need strong People foundations aligned to the business, built for growth without unnecessary complexity.
Book an intro callEarly-stage businesses rarely need a big People function or HR overload. They do need the right fundamentals in place.
Alongside Foundations puts those essentials in place with the right balance of structure, clarity, and practical support — so founders can make better people decisions, reduce risk, and build in a way that supports growth.
Built around the core elements a scaling business needs from the start.
The basics that make the business a credible, protected employer.
The structure to hire intentionally and in line with business priorities.
A clear start for new joiners and managers.
The minimum structure for clarity, accountability, and better management.
How the People function should work as the business grows.
Enough structure for fair, scalable, commercially sensible decisions.
Added depending on your stage, internal capability, and what needs to happen after foundations are designed.
For businesses with a junior HR or People team member who needs senior guidance. Weekly check-ins, prioritisation support, and accountability.
Vendor recommendations, workflow input, and setup guidance. Support to define requirements and recommend the right system approach.
Targeted support for managers stepping into people responsibility — expectations, feedback basics, and accountability.
A more detailed review of pay positioning and decision-making guardrails, including market benchmarking and offer principles.
Typically scoped as a fixed-fee project following an introductory call and scope review.
Let’s talk through what stage you’re at, what’s already in place, and what the business needs next.