Connected Energy
With a base in Newcastle’s science district, and in Norwich, Connected Energy is at the heart of the so-called ‘circular…
Read moreRetained HR Consultancy & Outsourced hr SUpport
If you’re growing, changing, or just tired of HR feeling reactive, we’ll take the weight off your shoulders. With MAD-HR on retainer, you get day-to-day HR support and strategic guidance that improves performance, protects you from risk, and helps your team thrive.
MAD-HR stands for Make a Difference. That is exactly what we aim to do for growing businesses who want HR to feel simpler, calmer, and properly under control.
We are not about box-ticking or HR for the sake of it. We give you practical, commercially minded support that helps you make confident decisions, look after your people, and protect your business.
It is a monthly partnership.
You get a dedicated HR Consultant who gets to know your business, your culture, and what you are trying to achieve. Then we support you with both the everyday HR questions and the bigger stuff that keeps you awake at night.
Most importantly, we help you stay ahead. So small issues do not turn into big ones, and your managers are not left guessing.
We become part of your team. That means consistent advice, a clear plan, and someone who understands how your business actually works.
We will help you prioritise what matters, build solid people processes, and keep things moving in the right direction.
You get the benefits of in-house HR support without the overheads of hiring.
With a fixed monthly retainer, you can budget confidently, get support when you need it, and scale as your business grows.
We do not just wait for problems to land. We help you stay ahead.
That might mean improving manager confidence, tightening up documents, planning for growth, or getting your approach to performance and culture working properly. The goal is simple. Fewer HR headaches and a stronger team.
Together we can devise a plan on what needs to happen next to help deal with your people challenges.
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With us by your side, you stay one step ahead. We resolve HR issues efficiently, ensure ongoing HR compliance, and reduce risk, so you can focus on growth.
Unlike traditional HR outsourcing, our retained consultancy model actively drives business performance. By improving workforce effectiveness, boosting employee engagement, and controlling costs, we help you achieve long-term results.
When you sign up for our monthly retained HR service, we embed ourselves into your business like an in-house HR team, just without the overheads.
A dedicated Strategic HR Consultant will work closely with you to understand your culture, goals, and people challenges, providing both operational HR support and long-term strategic HR consultancy.
You’ll receive flexible support covering both day-to-day HR matters and long-term strategic initiatives.
With transparent, fixed monthly fees, you can plan ahead confidently, knowing you have professional HR advice, whenever you need it.
Jon Neal
Suffolk Mind
If you need access to commercial and friendly experts to chat through any HR concerns or challenges your business is facing, you have come to the right place!
From resolving complex employee relations issues to building long-term HR strategies, our clients have seen the difference a retained HR partnership can make. See how our outsourced HR consultants have helped businesses overcome challenges, improve performance, and build stronger, more compliant teams.
Explore our Case StudiesWith our service, you get the expertise of an entire HR team without the overheads of hiring full-time staff. We offer flexibility, broader experience, and proactive support, all for a fixed monthly cost.
Absolutely. Many of our clients are small or growing businesses that need expert HR advice but aren’t ready for an in-house team. Our approach scales with you, so you get the right level of support at every stage of your growth.
Yes, every client is assigned a Strategic HR Consultant who takes the time to understand your business, your people, and your goals. They’re your go-to partner, backed by our full team when needed.
The retainer gives you tailored HR support across areas like compliance, recruitment, performance, and culture. It’s a flexible solution that scales with your business and adapts to your priorities.
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