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...We continue to be thoroughly impressed by the service that Russell HR provides. The service is always very prompt with clear guidance followed up in writing. When we have had to deal with more complex HR issues, Russell HR always takes as much time as is required to explore all of the options to ensure that we fully understand the situation and the options available to us. The resources available on the portal are of a very high quality and have helped us refine our existing policies easily.