Kate studied business law, qualified as a barrister and later worked in industry, gaining experience as an operations manager and as a supplier of corporate HR and training in the manufacturing, distribution and service sectors. Today that experience encompasses a vast range of sectors.
Her unusual combination of legal background, direct line management experience and hands-on HR skills, enable Kate to balance the stringent requirements of the law against the realities of working life. Her robust approach and no-nonsense style have earned her the title of The HR Headmistress.
Kate is the author of a number of books giving practical advice on the application of employment law in the workplace. Her latest book “Build Your Dream Team – How SMES Can Plug the Talent Gap” helps businesses solve the problem of consistently sourcing, attracting and efficiently recruiting good people.
- No-nonsense approach
- Concise, robust advice
- Guaranteed work
Testimonials
See all...Kate’s practical no-nonsense advice and support have proved absolutely invaluable for helping us to keep up with new legislation, and the various HR problems that all organisations encounter from time to time. If you want to make sure that all your managers are following the correct procedures for areas such as absence and discipline, Kate's personal presentations will get the message across in a way that will be easily understood and remembered. From advising on the correct wording of contracts and company handbooks to the speedy resolution of personnel matters, I can thoroughly recommend Russell HR Consulting.