Better conversations Better cultures Better business.
Herts and Minds was born from a passion for people and a talent for making HR straightforward. We help businesses of all sizes, whether that’s setting up an HR function, interim support, recruitment, engagement or one-off projects.
HR can feel like a minefield, so we keep things simple, clear and transparent. You’ll always know what you’re getting and what it will cost.
Our mission is that no business, however small or specialist, should go without high-quality, people-centred HR because it feels unfamiliar or out of reach.

Projects can feel big, scary and expensive - often this is the reason they aren’t taken forward and delivered. At Herts & Minds we can help you deliver the people initiatives that move your business forward. Whether it’s organisational change, new policies or culture-building work, our flexible approach gives you expert support without the overhead.

We can help you shape what it feels like to work for your business, and tell that story well. From mapping the employee journey to defining your employer value proposition, our considered approach helps you attract and keep the people you want.

We can help you understand how your people really feel about working for you, and what to do about it. Through leadership interviews, pulse surveys and practical recommendations, our clear and honest approach turns feedback into action that improves retention and performance.

We can help your managers lead with confidence and have better conversations. Through one-to-one coaching and tailored support, our hands-on approach builds the skills that get the best from your teams.

We can help you keep your people informed, engaged and pulling in the same direction. From planning key messages to refining how you share them, our clear and straightforward approach makes sure the right words reach the right people.

Building a winning people strategy is vital for a business of any size to know it’s targeting the right areas and aligning its people around the things that matter. We put people at the heart of everything we do and work alongside your leadership teams to develop a comprehensive HR strategy that aligns with your business objectives. Our approach is customised to your unique needs and goals.

Looking to align your offering with industry best in class, or even just ensure your staff are being rewarded fairly and your benefits are competitive? We can undertake benchmarking exercises and bring current professional insights to ensure you stay up to date with market trends and are able to attract and retain the best.

We can help you fill roles faster without taking on the whole process yourself. From shortlisting to interview support, our collaborative approach gives you extra capacity when you need it most.

We offer a variety of tailored business development approaches to support your teams as your business evolves. Whether it’s building a business plan, leadership coaching or helping develop successful strategies our expert practitioners will work with you to define an approach that works for you and the culture you want to build.
A Little Bit About Us
Since 2011, our founder, Leanne has been dedicated to HR and people services, working with businesses of all sizes—from global corporations to start-ups and family-owned enterprises. These diverse experiences have inspired her to launch a company that is passionate about supporting small and medium-sized businesses in Hertfordshire and beyond. Herts and Minds are on a mission to dispel the myth that HR services are a luxury, out of reach or only for bigger businesses!
Why Clients Choose Herts and Minds?
With 15 years' experience supporting organisations of all sizes, Herts and Minds was founded on a simple belief: Great businesses are built by engaged people. We help organisations create workplaces where people feel valued, informed and empowered to do their best work.
All packages include a complimentary, no obligation 30 minute discovery call
Our tailored approach to project support and delivery is available on a non committal basis, giving you flexibility and choice in how you scope and start your projects.
Services can be tailored to support end to end recruitment or bespoke needs including; JD preparation, package benchmarking, candidate screening, interview administration and offer letters.
Flexible, external strategic HR support - working with your SLT to define people focussed strategies that take your business to the next level.
Regular and predictable retainer packages available on request.
90 minute session with an action plan included. Ideal for new managers, difficult situations, confidence building, communication support.
1 x 60 minute session per month, email support between sessions, includes an action plan.
90 minute session, CV & LinkedIn review if required, action plan included
4 x Sessions over 3 months
Leadership Interviews, survey review, engagement recommendations report.
Review of leadership communications, employee communications, change communications.
Newsletter drafting, leadership messaging, employee updates, communications planning.
EVP design, culture programme, engagement strategy, people plan.
Example rates are based on one-off, short term services. For longer term commitments, rates can be discussed
Mon | 09:00 – 17:00 | |
Tue | 09:00 – 17:00 | |
Wed | 09:00 – 17:00 | |
Thu | 09:00 – 17:00 | |
Fri | 09:00 – 17:00 | |
Sat | Closed | |
Sun | Closed |