We’re not your average East Midlands HR consultancy!

We’re a multi-award winning 5-star rated team of friendly and down-to-earth CIPD-qualified HR consultants. We provide outsourced HR support and employment law consultancy for growing businesses in Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, and the surrounding East Midlands area. But we’ve got a few things that make us different from the average HR consultancy.

We pride ourselves on the personal service we deliver to employers. No anonymous telephone helpdesks or generic document databases here. Just proper face-to-face HR support from down-to-earth approachable people with actual names. People who you can get to know and trust, and who can be relied on to be there to provide practical assistance and a non-judgemental friendly face whenever things aren’t going so well. People who in turn can really get to know you and your business, and so fully understand how best to help you achieve your goals. HR support like it should be.

What local businesses say about our outsourced HR support services

Responsive and professional

“I have known Sarah and the team at Loates HR Consultancy for six months and during this time Sarah and her team have played an integral part in supporting us in our HR function. Sarah took time to quickly understand our business and developed a plan to review key documents. The team at Loates have provided their support and services to our charity on a pro bono basis, which we are especially grateful for as it is a challenge for us as a charity to buy in this specific function, although it is key to the professional running of the charity. The team are responsive and professional and we hope to have their continued support and expertise for the foreseeable future.”

Dionne Reid
CEO

How did we manage without them?

I have found the team at Loates to be nothing short of brilliant. I always get a really quick response to emails and the tone is always calm and confident, which immediately makes me feel better about whatever HR drama has cropped up in my day.
Their in-person support at meetings is invaluable. I’m sure they have seen it all before, but they make us feel that whatever is going on at our company really matters to their company.
If the person I normally deal with is not available, any of the team are able to pick up the issue and continue the excellent level of service, which suggests really good in-house communication.
I’m a bit scared to think that we used to run our company without the support of Loates – what were we doing?!?

Nicky Hudswell
Director

Great care and professional diligence

“…great care and professional diligence…”
“…high level of focus…”
“…thank you very much for your effort…”

Frank Lord
Chairman & Trustee

Professional, approachable and knowledgeable.

Matilda has provided support on a range of HR matters. Her knowledge and expertise is clear. We value her ability to weigh up a situation, considering the needs of all parties. She is objective and fair at all times. She provides a friendly and professional service, responding quickly and effectively to any matter. We have found the support provided by Matilda and Loates as a whole has been invaluable for our business operations.

Emily Dennett
Operations Manager
Solo Support Servies

Prompt and efficient service

In our time using the services of Loates, we have always found Matilda and the team to be very responsive to queries coming back to us in a very quick timeframe and providing excellent advice and support for all HR matters, both by email or virtually in meetings.

Judy Thomas
Director of Contractor Services
Community Pharmacy Wales

Professional, sensitive and supportive

“Professional, sensitive and supportive, a great addition to our management support team”

Keith Pallett
Director

Our outsourced HR support services

We can help you with outsourced HR support!

Already know what you want?

Great, let's get to it!

Not sure exactly what you need?

No problem!

Our friendly and down-to-earth HR consultants will point you in the right direction. We'd love to have an informal chat to find out more about your business and so help you identify the areas most in need of attention.

We're not after a quick sale, we're all about building long-term relationships. In fact, we don't even employ any sales people. Which means that right from the start you'll be talking directly to someone who can actually help you!

We're ready and waiting, so just get in touch!

☞☞☞ 01332 890 345 ☜☜☜

Upcoming HR training courses

  • How to Manage Employee Absence
    on Wednesday 23rd October, 2024

    Estimated to annually cost businesses £554.00 per employee, absence is a cost to the business. Post-pandemic line managers are increasingly having to deal with more complex cases. This course covers practical aspects of managing absence and deals with some of the more complex scenarios involving long-term absences.

  • How to Resolve Workplace Conflict
    on Wednesday 27th November, 2024

    Understand why conflict arises, discover different ways to manage issues effectively and pick up top tips for creating a harmonious workplace.

  • How to Manage Day-to-Day HR Issues
    on Wednesday 11th December, 2024

    Our online workshop is a short practical guide for HR and people managers, where we discuss the fundamentals of HR.

  • How to Manage Employee Absence
    on Wednesday 18th December, 2024

    Estimated to annually cost businesses £554.00 per employee, absence is a cost to the business. Post-pandemic line managers are increasingly having to deal with more complex cases. This course covers practical aspects of managing absence and deals with some of the more complex scenarios involving long-term absences.

  • How to Resolve Workplace Conflict
    on Wednesday 22nd January, 2025

    Understand why conflict arises, discover different ways to manage issues effectively and pick up top tips for creating a harmonious workplace.

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Upcoming wellbeing training courses

  • How to Lead in a Neurodiverse Workplace
    on Wednesday 27th November, 2024

    Understanding and embracing neurodiversity is crucial for creating environments where all employees, regardless of how their mind works, can thrive.

  • How to Support Neurodivergent Colleagues
    on Thursday 5th December, 2024

    This 3-hour course is designed for team members seeking a deeper understanding of neurodiversity and its impact on the workplace.

  • How to Talk about Mental Health
    on Thursday 9th January, 2025

    Top tips to confidently have a conversation about mental health and provide support and empathy.

  • How to Support Neurodivergent Colleagues
    on Tuesday 28th January, 2025

    This 3-hour course is designed for team members seeking a deeper understanding of neurodiversity and its impact on the workplace.

  • How to Talk about Mental Health
    on Tuesday 4th March, 2025

    Top tips to confidently have a conversation about mental health and provide support and empathy.

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