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Practical People

Name: Practical People
Address: Leeds, GB
Telephone: +447939132480
Price range: ££

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We are a one stop shop for all of your HR needs, based in Yorkshire. We also support individuals who have been unfairly dismissed.

We can set up your ‘People’ foundations by developing your HR policies, contracts of employment and staff handbook.

03/02/2026

Had a fabulous two days in Cheltenham supporting MTD Training with their Leadership Development Programme. Some excellent delegates, discussion and learning. Thanks for the opportunity 🙏.

29/01/2026

‼️ ⏱️ The BIG Countdown to Unfair Dismissal Reform ‼️ ⏱️

Have you started planning for the Government’s intended changes to the unfair dismissal qualifying period❓️

Protection from unfair dismissal will become a right after 6 months of being in a job. This will happen in January 2027. Currently, someone must have worked for their employer for 2 years before claiming unfair dismissal - Source: ACAS

This means employees hired from JULY 2️⃣0️⃣ 2️⃣6️⃣ will gain protection from unfair dismissal after 6️⃣ months.

What I’m advising clients to do is:

✅ Audit current recruitment policy and practices to ensure they are super robust and compliant.

✅ Review probationary period policy, induction training, job descriptions and the frequency of formal reviews and sign offs to ensure they are also super robust and compliant.

✅ Ensure managers are trained and super confident in these updated policies and practices.

🆘️ If you’d like support auditing your recruitment and probationary policies and practices, some guidance on making them more robust, and most importantly, practical support managing your recruitment and new hires, I’d be happy to help 🆘️

20/01/2026

🌟 Its always a lovely feeling to get good feedback from a client. This is what Harriet had to say at Multi-Tech Engineering (UK) Ltd .🌟

"I have recently started an apprenticeship in Business Administration and Finance at Multi-Tech Engineering UK Ltd. When I was first introduced to Tracey, she was extremely supportive and proactive in putting together a structured induction plan for me to follow. This ensured that I gained a strong understanding of the company and my role within it.

We engage weekly via Microsoft Teams to review my progress and during these sessions, Tracey tests my depth of knowledge, identifies any gaps, and provides clear guidance and solutions in areas where I need to improve.

Through regular engagement, Tracey has helped me reinforce the importance of not only understanding my individual role but also gaining knowledge of other employee’s roles to understand how finance is impacted by this.

In addition to her strong mentoring skills, Tracey is a highly approachable and professional person who provides ongoing support which creates a very pleasant and effective learning atmosphere.

Thank you for all the help and support, Harriet."

22/12/2025

Last week 🎄 I had the pleasure of spending time with some of my new client’s team. It was a powerful opportunity to hear directly from each person about their perspective on the company, its culture, and how it could be better 🚀. Also to understand more about their roles and objectives/targets 📈 and what we could do to make them even better, aswell as understanding their career aspirations.

✅️ This insight provided me with inspiration to formalise a people strategy which will accelerate 🏃‍♂️the achievement of their ambitious business goals 🎯.

A big 🤗 thank you to the team for their honesty, energy⚡️ and commitment, it was very much appreciated 👏.

‼️➡️ If you’re exploring ways to achieve your business goals or want a fresh perspective on getting the most from your team 🧔🏽🧑‍🦰🧒🏾👨‍🦱👩‍🦳👱‍♀️, let’s connect. I’d love to hear about your challenges and discuss how we can develop employee engagement 🤝and accountability 🗓📅 with everyone in your company.

16/12/2025

Well, the Practical People Christmas party 🥳 was quite subdued compared to the wild parties I investigated during my early career in the 1990's! I thought I'd share my top 3️⃣ Christmas 🔎 investigations from that time with you. These are served with a slice of ⚠️ caution ⚠️ and some light hearted Christmas humour 🤦‍♀️.

✅️3️⃣ - Driver and Administrator breaking the sink off the wall of a disabled toilet 🚻 whilst being amorous 🐇.

✅️2️⃣ - Picture the scene - a Christmas party in a hotel, mechanics doing 'charlie' in the toilets (I had to call my boss to find out what 'charlie' was!), the IT guy asked the Accounts lady to dance 🕺, the mechanic fancied her too, he got jealous when she declined his invitation to dance so hit the IT guy. Then all hell broke loose and a big fight erupted. Chairs were thrown all over the place. The police were called and staff were arrested 👨‍🏭🧑‍🏭👩‍🏭. The Responsible Person had just nipped out for a cigarette 🥴🚬

✅️1️⃣ - my only unsolved case ⚖️. Assume a couple had a passionate embrace on the boardroom table (which had a glass top on it) during the office Christmas party. A few days later, during a board meeting, a director identified a bum mark on the glass when the sun 🌞 was shining through the window and expected me to work out whose bottom it was!! 🤦‍♀️

Anyway, hope you all enjoy the party 🥳 season and stay safe 💗 .

PS If you do need someone to investigate 🔎 inappropriate behaviour at a Christmas party please get intouch! ⚖️🎊

11/12/2025

Its always a joy to feel 💜 appreciated, and this week my clients have truly spoiled me. I enjoyed a lovely riverside lunch at Buon Apps 🍝 in Otley, a relaxing spa day 💆‍♀️ at Thorpe Park hotel, and a thoughtful champagne 🍾surprise. I'm grateful for such wonderful collaborations and connections!
🧑👱‍♀️👩👩⭐️

01/12/2025

🚀 Team Assistant/PA/ Office Manager Vacancy🚀 London

ADVERTSING FOR A FABULOUS CLIENT

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From exceptional PowerPoint presentations and social media to diary management and travel planning. This role is all about keeping the team running smoothly and supporting the work we do shaping some of the UK’s most exciting destinations.

Sound like you (or someone you know)? Get in touch to request further details👇
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26/11/2025

Had another successful few days with one of my London clients. We did mid-year reviews with the team to formally check-in ✅️ with them and the directors. It's always a wonderful feeling when people exceed your expectations ✨️ and today was no exception. It was also great to see directors taking on board earlier feedback from the team and changing how they do things. This time it included a new spreadsheet to check ✔️ their progress against their financial targets.

We also did some time ⏲️ management training which was made more challenging by the farmers driving down Oxford Street in their tractors 🚜 with musical horns! No doubt on their way to Westminster.

Finally, it was fantastic to see the Christmas lights 💫💫💫down Oxford Street and the window displays at Selfridges 💛.

Now, back home to Yorkshire! 🐑🐮

19/11/2025

I’m pleased to share a recent example of how I supported an associate’s husband with some practical HR guidance during a challenging situation at work.

Being Accused of Inappropriate Behaviour & Bullying

"I want to express my sincere gratitude to Tracey at Practical People for the outstanding support she provided during a very stressful time at work. I was facing an HR disciplinary situation that left me feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to move forward. Tracey not only listened with genuine empathy but also offered clear, practical guidance that immediately helped me regain confidence.

She took the time to fully understand my situation and then helped me put together a clear, well-structured letter for my HR disciplinary meeting. Her insight, professionalism, and calm reassurance made an enormous difference. What could have been a very distressing process became manageable thanks to her expertise and supportive approach.

I’m truly grateful for her help and would recommend Tracey and Practical People to anyone who needs reliable, compassionate, and highly knowledgeable HR support. She went above and beyond for me, and I couldn’t be more thankful."

Aadil, West Yorkshire.

13/11/2025

Had a productive discussion with Robbie Moore MP last week. It was a pleasure to advise him how Practical People support local companies in achieving their business goals, and separately, how we help employees who’ve experienced a workplace injustice secure a fair financial settlement.

I'm always grateful for Robbie's Parliamentary updates and feel energised by the opportunities to collaborate for positive impact in our region.

If you’re an employee navigating workplace challenges or an employer looking to boost your business performance, I’d love to connect and explore how I can help.

31/10/2025

I'm absolutely delighted ☺️ to have received this wonderful testimonial from one of my long standing clients. This is what Deborah Smith FCCA, Finance Director at Multi-Tech Engineering (UK) Ltd had to say.....

"We were first introduced to Tracey by Blacks Solicitors in Leeds, in 2022 when we sought advice on an employee relations matter. Since then, Tracey has become a trusted partner, supporting us across a wide range of HR and leadership development initiatives.

Her work has included delivering targeted management development training for our Project Engineer and Workshop Supervisors on subjects such as bullying and harassment, coaching and mentoring, developing staff performance and attitude, emotional intelligence, leadership skills, and, more recently, finance for non-finance managers, for our directors.

Tracey has also conducted a comprehensive review of our contracts of employment and HR policies and provided clear guidance through a number of complex employee relations issues. In addition, she has played a key role in recruitment projects, encouraging us to adopt innovative approaches to our benefits offering and employee engagement.

Most recently, she has worked closely with our directors to develop a robust business strategy that not only aligns with our financial objectives but also cascades into departmental and individual performance measures, ensuring clear accountability across the organisation. This process has highlighted her strong commercial awareness and ability to connect different functions to achieve shared goals.

Whatever the challenge, Tracey approaches her work with energy, professionalism, and a consistently positive outlook, inspiring confidence that almost anything is achievable. I would have no hesitation in recommending her to any organisation seeking to strengthen its HR foundations and enhance its leadership capability.

I can't thank her enough for her contribution towards our company, it is greatly appreciated." ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

16/10/2025

🎖️ I'm absolutely delighted with this testimonial from Julie Hayden-Baker, Clinic Operations Director, Aesthetic Health following a recent HR assignment.

A Transformative Partner in Organisational Change

"Working with Tracey from Practical People has been transformative for our business. She guided us through a complex organizational restructure with clarity and sensitivity, ensuring both employer and employee perspectives were respected. From redefining commission structures to sharpening our appraisal process and creating clear role profiles, every step was handled with a rare balance of operational skill and human compassion. Practical, insightful, and highly effective, Tracey not only gets the job done but does so in a way that strengthens relationships and builds lasting foundations for growth. I couldn’t recommend them more highly!" ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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Leeds

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 6:30pm
Thursday	9am - 6:30pm
Friday	8am - 6:30pm
Saturday	9am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+447939132480

Website

http://www.practicalpeople.co.uk/

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