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18/06/2026

🤔 Could consultancy be your next chapter in HR?

Many experienced HR professionals reach a point where they start wondering what else might be possible. Greater flexibility, more variety and the chance to work on their own terms are often part of the appeal.

But what is the transition from in-house HR to consultancy actually like?

Our latest article explores the realities, surprises and mindset shifts that often come with making the move, giving a balanced view of both the opportunities and the challenges.

🚀 If you've ever found yourself imagining a different future for your HR career, this one is worth a read.

https://hubs.la/Q04lxBr90

16/06/2026

This month, Vivian Adeyemi, our consultant for Bury St Edmunds and the surrounding area, celebrated her first business birthday with face2faceHR 🎉💚

Over the past year, it's been wonderful to watch Vivian build confidence, develop her consultancy and continue to grow her business.

Making the move into consultancy is a big step for any HR professional. What often makes the difference is having the right support around you, not just at the beginning, but throughout the journey.

A huge congratulations to Vivian on reaching this milestone and everything she's achieved in her first year. We're excited to see what year two brings! 🚀

https://hubs.la/Q04lxvSd0

09/06/2026

Have you ever found yourself wondering what's next in your HR career? 🤔

Not because you're unhappy. Not because you want to leave HR. But because you've reached a point where you're asking different questions about what you want from the years ahead.

Many experienced HR professionals find that, at some stage, promotions and job titles become less important than things like impact, variety, autonomy and how work fits into life.

In our latest article, we explore:
✅ Why career reflection often happens later in an HR career
✅ The signs that it may be time to reassess your direction
✅ The different paths available beyond traditional employment
✅ Practical ways to gain clarity on your next move

If you've been meaning to pause for a moment and think about where your career is heading, grab a cuppa and take a few minutes to explore some questions that might help you look at your future from a different perspective. ☕
🔗 https://bit.ly/4ojDi5F

03/06/2026

☕ Have you reached the halfway point of the year and wondered whether your career is still heading in the direction you want?

As HR professionals, we're used to helping organisations review performance, strategy and priorities. But how often do we stop and do the same for ourselves? 🤔

Whether you're already running an HR consultancy or working in a senior in-house HR role, a mid-year review can be a valuable opportunity to step back and reflect.
✔ What's working well?
✔ What gives you energy?
✔ Are you making progress or simply staying busy?
✔ Does your current career still fit what you want from the future?

Our latest article explores how taking stock at mid-year can help create clarity, identify new opportunities and potentially shape the next stage of your HR career. 🌱

So why not grab a cuppa, take five, and have a read...
🔗 https://bit.ly/439bjfn

28/05/2026

June’s theme of the month is ‘Mid-year career reflections for HR professionals’ ✨

Mid-year is often the point where experienced HR professionals start reflecting on what’s working, what’s changed and what they want next from their careers.

Throughout June, we’ll be exploring topics including:

📌 Taking stock at mid-year: reviewing what’s working in your HR business
📌 Why experienced HR professionals rethink their careers and what comes next
📌 From in-house HR to consultancy: what the transition is really like
📌 Is an HR franchise the right next step for your career?
📌 How face2faceHR supports experienced HR professionals through change

Whether you’re actively considering a new direction or simply reassessing where you are right now, we hope this month’s articles offer useful insight, reassurance and clarity.

https://bit.ly/4u3TzNx

27/05/2026

We often talk about building your presence locally as an HR consultant… but what actually makes that sustainable? 🤔

Because knowing what to do is one thing.
Keeping it going consistently, alongside client work and everything else, is something else entirely.

In this final article in our “Building your presence locally (without feeling salesy)” series, we look at how face2faceHR supports your local marketing and visibility.

From ready-to-use content and monthly themes to a clear structure that helps you stay consistent, it’s about giving you the backing to build your presence without it feeling like a full-time job.

It’s not about doing more.
It’s about having the right support in place so you can show up in a way that feels natural and manageable.

If you’ve been following the series, this one brings everything together nicely ✨

Take a few minutes and see what you think 👇 https://bit.ly/4nlVpaG

21/05/2026

What makes someone a trusted HR expert locally… rather than just another name people have seen around? 🤔

It’s not about being the loudest voice in the room.
And it’s definitely not about constantly promoting what you do.

In our latest article, we explore how HR consultants can position themselves as a trusted local HR expert in a way that feels natural, credible and sustainable over time.

We talk about things like:
✔️ why trust is built through small, consistent signals
✔️ how to move from generalist to “go-to”
✔️ the difference between sharing information and real insight
✔️ how your experience comes through in how you communicate.

If you’ve already started building your local presence, this is the next step that really makes the difference.

Take a few minutes to have a read and see what resonates 👇https://bit.ly/3R3SabU

20/05/2026

⚠️ Waiting too long to deal with a problem

It’s incredibly common.

Managers notice an issue but hope it resolves itself.

Sometimes it does.

But more often the problem grows quietly until it becomes much harder to address.

One useful rule:
👉 If you’ve noticed something more than once, it’s worth a conversation.

Handled calmly and early, these discussions are usually far easier than people expect.

Building confidence in these conversations is one of the key aims of the flexion programme.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4sMcATR

19/05/2026

“My experience joining face2faceHR has been incredibly positive…”

Caroline joined us in January this year, and from the very start her focus was on getting up and running with confidence 💚

What really stands out in her feedback is the importance of those early days. The onboarding, the structure, the training and having everything clearly laid out so you know what to focus on and when 📍

But just as importantly, she talks about the feel of the business. Warm, supportive and genuinely people first. That combination of structure and support is what helps turn a big career move into a strong, steady start 🤝

Feeling supported every step of the way isn’t just a nice to have, it’s what makes the difference in those early months.

If you’re thinking about making the move into HR consultancy, Caroline’s experience gives a really good sense of what that start can look like 💭

https://bit.ly/4d0IK9y

14/05/2026

⚠️ Another management trap

Assuming silence means everything is fine.

If a team member stops contributing in meetings or seems less engaged, many managers assume they’re simply busy.

But sometimes it’s a sign something else is going on.

A simple check-in can help:
👉 “How are things going at the moment? Anything you’d like to talk through?”

Small conversations like this can uncover issues early and prevent bigger problems later.

It’s one of the many practical people-management habits we cover in flexion.

🔗 https://bit.ly/48L4jbG

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