About us

Gill Etherington, MCIPD

Founder & Senior HR Consultant – Human Touch HR Solutions

With over 25 years’ hands-on HR experience across UK SMEs and global corporations, I’ve been in your shoes: dealing with tricky disciplinaries, ever-changing employment law, and the constant worry of staying compliant while trying to run a business.That’s why I created Human Touch HR Solutions – straightforward, affordable HR support that gives you the confidence everything is legally sound, without the cost and complexity of a full-time HR department.From contracts and policies to redundancy, performance issues or one-off advice, you deal directly with me – no juniors, no retainers, no jargon. Just practical help when you need it, at a price that makes sense for a small business.Ready for stress-free HR?
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HR doesn’t have to be stressful or expensive

Every UK small business owner deserves expert HR support without the cost and complexity of a full-time HR department.
That’s why Human Touch HR Solutions exists – to give you straightforward, affordable and fully compliant help, exactly when you need it.
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Most small business owners didn’t start their company to spend hours worrying about employment law.
My job is simple: I take the HR headache away so you can get back to doing what you love – building the business you dreamed of.

 

Gill Etherington

Retained HR Support

We offer bespoke and tailored hr consultancy packages to meet the needs of your organisation. As an extension of your team, we will ensure that you are compliant and abide by employment laws.

Consultancy Projects

Whether you like it or not, as a business owner, you may find yourself with unforeseen challenges that require in-depth and specialist HR advice.

Clover Recruitment

Our team is passionate about delivering the talent you need and will help you find the right professionals to support your business internally and achieve long-term growth.

Additional HR Services

We can identify gaps in policies and compliance, ensure businesses stay legally protected,

Vision

To give small business owners complete peace of mind about employment law and people issues – with straightforward, affordable support delivered by an experienced professional who genuinely cares.

Mission

My vision is a world where no founder or director ever faces an employment tribunal because they couldn’t afford proper advice; where managers know exactly what to do in difficult situations; and where growing a team feels exciting again, not frightening. That’s why Human Touch HR Solutions exists: to give you the same level of expertise and protection that big companies enjoy – just delivered in a way that makes sense for a small business.Gill Etherington, MCIPD
Founder – Human Touch HR Solutions

 

Real feedback from UK small business owners
Human Reach HR team took the stress out of everything, handling each step with a straightforward, no-fuss approach that kept things clear and focused. Their professionalism and dedication to delivering quality solutions made this journey genuinely rewarding.
Gemma Oldfield

More than just HR support

Your trusted partner who actually understands small business – with 25+ years of real experience, fixed prices and fast, friendly help.