Full Profile : We have been offering bespoke HR services to our client base since 2007. We have clients in both the public and private sector and all our consultants have extensive experience in the HR field . Some of our projects have included review and delivery of HR procedures and policies, design and implementation of bespoke training courses, executive coaching programmes designed to achieve business objectives and improve personal performance. We also offer a retained outsourced HR service for clients who do not have their own HR department. One of our specialist areas of expertise is in the implementation of change programmes ie redundancy, or TUPE exercises. All our consultants are qualified by CIPD or CTI as executive coaches.

Services : Change Management, HR outsourced services, HR policy, procedure, employment law, Training, Executive Coaching

Testimonials :
"True Value has spent the last 3 months coaching two of my team. With that help I am now confident that they have the tools and resources to be able to manage their time and prioritise the demands put on them by the team. The coaching process was conducted in a professional way respective roles were clarified and a positive dialogue established very quickly."

Jane Galvin - Industry Commercial Director, Barclays Bank

"We are very happy with the service we have recieved from True Value. The attention to detail and understanding of our business has been very impressive. We are now able to operate, confident that our policies and procedures are legally up to date and understood clearly by all our staff. Debbie, our True Value consultant was very professional, friendly and knowledgeable and I would have no hesitation in recommending their service to any organisation".

Ilia Bowles - HR Information Manager, Competition Appeal Tribunal

" The pre-workshop analysis of our requirements of the Appraisal training correctly identified the core areas that needed to be focussed on which meant that the 2 days were really productive and well spent. We are very pleased with the outcome".

John Tucker - Head of Admin, Cerebra

Full Profile : Commercial Hub HR is based in The Mansion House at historical Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire. We provide nationwide services, with international HR exposure for a number of our retained Clients.

Our qualified HR Consultants have a range of specific disciplines to bring expertise to HR Projects in SME's and blue chip organisations, and to support smaller business who require outsourced HR support.

Our commercial attitude towards HR Management has established our reputation, and testimonials are available to support our claims.

If you need HR Consultancy for specific project requirements, or need HR services but your business isn't quite large enough to justify the expense then please call us for a no obligation discussion.

We provide a total solutions for strategic, and importantly, commercially driven HR Services:

~ HR Consultancy services to larger businesses, usually on a project basis, across a range of specialist areas.

~ HR outsourced services to small businesses on a flexible and cost effective basis.

We provide systems and documentation to ensure compliance to employment law, and provide regular updates according to case law changes.

Our core differentiator is that we recognise that each business has unique needs in terms of HR management and we ensure that employment law creates minimum disruption and maximum return on investment.

Services : HR Consultancy and Outsourced HR Specialists providing basic compliance as the foundation to delivering strategic HR initiatives and management to ensure maximum return on people investment.

Testimonials :
"Commercial Hub has the rare ability of providing a pragmatic solution to challenging business and HR issues. I have always found the advice to be of excellent value and delivered in a timely manner."

David Webber, CEO, PatSystems

"Commercial Hub has helped me to sleep at night! - Employment law and HR issues can be a real headache for small businesses but I am confident that by following her advice we will not fall foul of ever changing legislation. In addition to providing us with a comprehensive staff handbook and employment contract wording, which helps us present a professional image to both existing and potential employees, she has already helped us to manage a staff performance issue in a way that protects the business from any accusations of wrongful process.

They are always quick to react to any questions and goes the extra mile rather than doing the minimum you might expect. I would highly recommend her for her experience, energy and the value for money that her service represents."

Ian Hardy, Managing Director, Onyx Recruitment

"Elaine Pennell, the driving force behind Commercial Hub is a commercially savvy HR Specialist with a keen eye not just for price but for quality, service levels & sustainable business partnerships. Elaine is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and a pleasure to work with able to bring the best out in people or turnaround challenging situations for mutually beneficial results."

Jonathan Pearson, Agile Limited

Services : HR Outsourcing, Employment law advice, Change projects (e.g Merger, TUPE, Reorganisation), Pay and benefits, Recruitment process management, Training, Employee assessments, HR administration.

Full Profile : Priory Consulting has been in existence for 5 years and specialises in providing quality support to businesses to enable them to get the best from their employees for the overall benefit of the business.

Priory Consultants are all CIPD qualified and operate to the stringent professional standards expected of a professional organisation.

Whilst specialising in working and supporting the SME sector, Priory has undertaken work across all sectors and all sizes of company including work and projects for Business Link (BL Registered Consultants) and the Learning and Skills Council.

Priory prefers to work with companies in an integrated way to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness and ensuring the company objectives are met.

Priory recognises the need to work flexibly to meet the clients requirements and also at a cost that can demonstrate real value for money

Services : Recruitment and Retention, Personnel advice and support, Training and development, HR/Personnel policies and processes. Employment Law. Mentoring, management consultancy, Discipline & Grievance, Worklife balance

Testimonials :
The coaching gave me the time and help to consider options. This has been of benefit to the Business" (CEO Southampton)

"The best training course I have ever attended" (Childcare worker HCC)

"The report was exactly what I needed, just what I wanted, and delivered right ontime" (LSC Client)

"I wish all my staff could attend this (assertiveness and confidence building) course" (Childcare Manager, Bucks CC.)

"He has made me realise my true potential and goals in life" (CEO Charity)

Services : Employment System:

• Statement of Terms and Conditions
• Management and Employee Handbooks
• Employment Procedures Manual
• A 24 Hour Advice Line
• An Indemnity Scheme
• And training and bespoke support

Health & Safety System:

• A Health & Safety Policy Statement
• The organisation and arrangements for implementation of the policy
• Safety rules in respect of employees, visitors and outside contractors
• Monitoring the policy so as to ensure its continuing effectiveness

Services : Open Courses, Bespoke Management Training, Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, Team Development, HR Support, Assessment & Recruitment, 360 and Pyschometric Profiling, Learning by Doing

Testimonials :
"I just wanted to send you and the team a huge thank you for last week. Everyone had a great couple of days as well as managing to learn something about themselves and how they work in teams.

Thanks again for a great couple of days."

Sarah Fisher, Recruitment & Development Manager, John Lewis

The workshop was delivered with great effect - getting past the theory and into the practical application and benefits in a well timed manner. This approach enabled all to enjoy the course and to see the potential for improving relationships, influencing others and reducing conflict situations immediately. The benefits for individuals, the team and myself have been immense."

Des Hare, Head of Major Accounts, Sales Operation, Misys plc Dublin

Toojays have provided HR Consultancy and support to the Estate for the last seven months. Throughout this time their expertise, knowledge and professionalism have enabled us to move forward on a number of strategic and operational issues for us. Always helpful, flexible and accessible, we have found their approach and attitude has exceeded our expectations in all instances."

Donald Lambert, Chief Executive, Belvoir Castle


Group training has a significant role during our International Graduate Programme.Whether it was an indoor or outdoor activity, the trainer always made sure that we reflected on what we had done, what we could have done better, and how we were going to apply the learnings in the work environment.

Camille Richardson, Heineken International Graduate

Services : -Creation of all documentation -Effective Personnel System -24hr Emp Law helpline -Letter writing service -Updates on all emp law -Preparation for Tribunal Claims -Barrister Tribunal Representation

Testimonials :
'Your Employment Law service is impressive. It is hard to believe how we ever coped without your invaluable support' - Jewellery Manufacturer, B'ham. 'Thank you for the Statements, Handbooks & System, which have taken a large headache away' - Construction Co, Alfreton. 'Whenever we contact you, the response time is immediate' - Transport Co, B'ham. 'It is comforting to know, in this day and age of complex procedural issues that there is a company whom we can trust to guide us through the red tape' - Residential Home, Castleford. 'It's refreshing to know that companies still work to the ideals of pay us if you're happy - if you're not, stop. I can see why you do this, you are bloody good at what you do!' - Construction Co, Lincolnshire. 'Your support line is fast and very professional, the advice given has not been just theory, but practical and easy to understand. Your documentation is of a very high standard. The contracts and handbooks look very professional and create the image we want. The turnaround has been exceptional' - Plastics Co, Redditch.