Delivering strategic human resource expertise,

so that emerging ventures can

FLOURISH

About Us

  • Specialising in ‘light-touch’ HR support for startup and SMEs
  • Extensive world-class HR and commercial management experience
  • In business over 20 years

The Hard and Soft Company has supported business and human resource leaders when strategic change is on the agenda.  We help clients build foundational leadership, talent and organisational capabilities needed to compete and grow, navigating an increasingly dynamic and virtual environment. 

Our team has an impressive academic record and proven commercial experience, gained within global organisations, delivering assignments and covering HR interim roles.  We ensure a thorough understanding of your goals and culture, to develop and deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.

We have the ability to:-

  • Quickly establish rapport with executive and HR business leaders as a ‘trusted advisor’,
  • Create and deliver a broad range of solutions across the people and organisational life cycle,
  • Facilitate people-related events, conferences and workshops to engage, inspire and energise.

Services

Talent assessment & retention

Digital HR software

Remuneration & reward

Organisation design & scalability

Performance & progression

Culture & commitment

Contracts, policies & process

Team building

HR audit, risk & compliance

Executive & management coaching

Startup Clients

TMX-Atrium

Where we gained our experience

Industries

High Tech & Engineering

Professional Services

Aerospace

Our people

Alison Ward
Paul Hunter
Paul Hunter
Sjors Van-der-Sterren
Andrea Senior
Judy Skeats
Judy Skeats

We Believe In

  • Customer-led strategy
  • Productivity
  • Rapid response

Our Purpose

  • Expert help and support to fast growing companies
  • Expertise to bridge HR skill gaps
  • A trusted service to potential investors and acquirers 

Internationally Experienced

  • Europe
  • North America
  • Asia Pacific
  • Australasia
  • Africa

VAT Number: 319 1211

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Company Number: 11232129 36