After a bit of reflection, I’m simplifying where I show up online. This Bluesky account won’t be monitored going forward, but I’m keeping the handle. You can find me (and message me) on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, or via my website:

Katie HR Consulting

Providing expert strategic and operational HR consulting services for small businesses to optimise their workforce. Specialist in Employee Engagement, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Diversity and…

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Hello January 💛 Action for Happiness’ #HappierJanuary is here, small daily prompts for kinder, calmer wellbeing (no resolution pressure). I’m sharing the calendar today. Derby folks: join our group session on Mon 12 Jan ✨ buff.ly/uLmJVJm

One thing I'm doing for my wellbeing this week is taking time to reflect on the year gone by and jot down a few highlights and lessons learned in 2025. I'm not really a fan of New Year's resolutions but I do like to spend some time at the end of the year reflecting on the past 12 months. #Wellbeing

Feelgood Friday 🌟💛 It's the final Friday of the year and everything is wrapping up for 2025. Today I'm spending time on a little end-of-year gratitude, reflecting on meaningful moments & people. What’s one thing you’re grateful for as 2025 comes to a close? #FeelgoodFriday #Gratitude #Reflection

Warm Christmas wishes to everyone celebrating today 🎄 And a gentle extra thought for anyone finding today tough, lonely, or complicated. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to pretend you’re okay. Sending comfort, kindness, and quiet moments of peace however you’re spending the day ❤ #Christmas

🧠💤 Working in HR means holding a lot: confidential info, tough conversations, other people’s emotions. It’s so hard to switch off, even when we’re not at work. New blog on why switching off matters, realistic boundaries, end-of-day rituals, processing the emotional load 👉 buff.ly/AiGqU7j #HR

How to Switch Off (As Much As Possible) When You Work in HR

If you’ve ever taken your work phone on holiday 'just in case', mentally rewritten a policy while trying to fall asleep, or found yourself worrying about someone’s grievance while you’re in the…

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🏆 Employee of the Year 2025 at Katie HR Consulting isn’t human (again). Skye keeps her crown, now joined by Charlie the cat 🐶🐱 They remind me to move, rest and add some lightness to busy days - a pretty good model for workplace wellbeing. New blog here 👉 buff.ly/qnZ86g3 #HR #Wellbeing

Employee of the Year 2025: Skye, Charlie, & the Art of Wellbeing

If you’ve followed my work for a little while, you might remember that last year’s Employee of the Year at Katie HR Consulting wasn’t a person at all, it was my dog, Skye.

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One thing I'm doing for my wellbeing this week is carving out time throughout the day to go for short walks to get some headspace and enjoy the festive lights and decorations. It's amazing what a bit of fresh air, movement, and festive sparkle can do to improve your mood. #Wellbeing #FestiveBalance

Feelgood Friday ☕🧣 Warm drinks, fluffy socks, candles, blankets and winter cosiness. What’s bringing you comfort this week? #FeelgoodFriday #WinterWellbeing #Hygge

New on the blog: The Dog, the Cat, and the Permission Slip 👉 buff.ly/UqXM3Xn Skye and Charlie remind me: performance starts with predictable, human routines around rest, play, and boundaries 🐶😸 I’ve created free Permission Slips you can download to help put this into practice 👉 buff.ly/dcm4Ugf #HR

The Dog, the Cat, and the Permission Slip

What my home team taught me about boundaries, play, and rest at work

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The festive season can feel full-on, with a multitude of invitations to different events, gatherings and activities. Protecting my energy by saying no means I don't get too overwhelmed and actually get to enjoy the events and activities I choose to go to. #Wellbeing #FestiveBalance #HRWithHeart

Feelgood Friday 🎄✨ Small acts of kindness feel even bigger in December. A smile from a stranger, a letter from an old friend, someone holding the door open when you're struggling with too many bags! What brightened your week? 💛 #FeelgoodFriday #FestiveKindness #SmallJoys

It’s Christmas Jumper Day for @SavetheChildren today! 🎅🧶 My very official fundraising assistant has clocked in early…Elf on the Shelf is suited up in his finest festive knitwear & has already donated one of his precious golden chocolate coins! #ChristmasJumperDay #SaveTheChildren

Clarity with kindness can sound simple but it’s often harder than people think. This year, I've noticed I use the same phrases regularly when I work with clients. They're simple, reduce heat, build trust, help people move forward. See the full list + why they matter in my blog: buff.ly/Zw9HbDS

Looking back to move forward! 🌟 My new blog explores year-end reflections for wellbeing, engagement & performance + I’ve created a free checklist to guide leaders & HR teams. 📖 Blog: buff.ly/Y5l1v42 📥 Checklist: buff.ly/zwhEWyk #HRWithHeart #Leadership #TeamEngagement

Looking Back to Move Forward: Insights for Teams and Leaders

As the year draws to a close, it’s tempting to focus solely on hitting targets, closing projects, and preparing for the next year. Yet, taking time to reflect on wellbeing, engagement, and…

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November was a great reading month 📚✨ I’ve just shared my latest blog with all my November Book Reads inclu. Us Against You, The Great Alone, Weyward, Normal People & more + a peek at what I’m starting December with… hello, The Nightingale 👀 Read the full round-up here: 🔗

November Book Reads

November was a really good reading month, the sort where I kept finding 'just one more chapter' had quietly turned into an extra hour on the sofa. As the days got shorter and busier, books once again…

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Bittersweet moment today: delivered my final open-access #IAmRemarkable workshop for a while. I’m pressing pause on public webinars/workshops until after July 2026 so I can balance client work, other commitments & an MSc thesis but I’ll be adding on-demand content instead. Read more:

Looking ahead: open-access webinars and workshops in 2026

When I launched Katie HR Consulting, I knew I didn’t just want to work behind the scenes with organisations. I wanted to create spaces that were open to anyone, whether you were job searching,…

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This or That: Purpose & Motivation Edition 💭🌟 Let’s see where the majority stands… No wrong answers, just the different ways purpose shows up in our work. Drop your choices in the comments 👇 #ThisOrThat #PurposeDrivenWork #Motivation #HRWithHeart

Even the elves are getting wrapped up in festive to-do lists 🎅🧻 If your HR tasks are starting to snowball, I can help you get things unrolled and under control for 2026. Drop me a message to chat. 💬 #SmallBusinessHR #PeopleAndCulture #HRSupport #SME #WorkplaceWellbeing #HRProjects

Action for Happiness' theme this month is Do Good December focused on small, practical ways we can make life better for others, for ourselves, & for the planet. Full of simple prompts to help us turn kindness into action, especially at a time of year that can feel busy, emotional, or lonely for many

November’s Katie HR Consulting newsletter is out 📰 HR projects, Kindness by Post, Do Good December, a free CIPD flexible working summary + news about my 2026 on-demand workshops. Read it: gem.godaddy.com/p/e07bbd1 Sign up: katiehrconsulting.co.uk/sign-up #HR #DoGoodDecember

This or That: Work-Life Balance Edition 🐾☕ Let’s see where the majority stands… No wrong answers, just the small choices that shape our days. Drop your choices in the comments 👇 #ThisOrThat #WorkLifeBalance #FreelanceLife #HRWithHeart

Not everyone celebrates in December and for many, this month is tough. Inclusive, low-pressure, kind workplaces matter. Practical ideas for leaders ⬇️ katiehrconsulting.co.uk/blog/f/easin... #Inclusion #Wellbeing #HR #KindnessAtWork

Easing into the Festive Season: Balancing Joy, Work, & Wellbeing

As November draws to a close, talk of the festive season grows louder - office parties, gift exchanges, twinkling lights, and plans for year-end celebrations. For many, it’s a time of connection and…

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Change can feel messy, but with empathy, honest communication, and psychological safety, teams can grow through it. Here are practical ways to make transitions human. Read more ⬇️ buff.ly/QEnfZ7D #Change #Leadership #HR #NewWaysNovember

Embracing Change at Work: Turning Transitions into Growth

Change is one of the few certainties in working life. Whether it’s a new role, a shift in leadership, a team restructure, or an organisational transformation, the pace of change today can feel…

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Winter = comfort reads. I’m returning to old friends: Winnie-the-Pooh, Harry Potter, The Hobbit, Pride & Prejudice, Jane Eyre, and more. What’s your go-to cosy book? ⬇️ buff.ly/rYVYRO8 #ComfortReads #Wellbeing #Books

What I’m Reading for Comfort This Winter

As the days grow shorter and the evenings darker, I find myself instinctively reaching for books that feel familiar, stories I’ve read before, whose characters feel like old friends. There’s…

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This or That: Psychology Edition 🧠📖 Let’s see where the majority stands… No wrong answers, just the fascinating ways we understand people and behaviour. Drop your choices in the comments 👇 #ThisOrThat #Psychology #HumanBehaviour #HRWithHeart

Curiosity isn’t just a nice-to-have at work, it’s fuel for creativity, learning & connection 🌿 When we feel safe to ask why, what if, & how else, we grow together. This New Ways November, try leading with curiosity. Read more in my blog: buff.ly/kFkegOE #NewWaysNovember #Curiosity #WellbeingAtWork

Creative Curiosity: Cultivating a Beginner’s Mind at Work

As New Ways November continues, I’ve been reflecting on how easy it is to lose our sense of curiosity at work. In the rush of projects, deadlines, and emails, we can forget what it feels like to…

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The CIPD’s 2025 Flexible & Hybrid Working Practices Report shows 91% of employers offer flexible working, yet access isn’t equal. I’ve created a free two-page summary of the report with key findings + insights for HR and leaders. Download yours 👉 buff.ly/F0CMLHZ #FlexibleWorking #HybridWorking

FREE: Summary of the CIPD Flexible and Hybrid Working Practices Report 2025

In this document, I’ve summarised the key findings of the CIPD’s Flexible and Hybrid Working Practices Report 2025. This provides easily accessible key stats, trends, and guidance which can be shared…

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Feelgood Friday 💛 Skye: making new dog friends 🐶 Charlie: claiming the keyboard as his new nap spot 🐱 Me: connecting with great people 💛 What’s made your week feel good? #FeelgoodFriday

Good morning and happy World Kindness Day 💙💜💚💛 The Kindness by Post Winter Exchange opens today. What better act of kindness than signing up to send a warm, handwritten note to a stranger? Sign up: www.kindnessbypost.org 💌 #WorldKindnessDay #KindnessByPost #WinterKindness