Meet Michelle.
I believe people with the best people win.
I truly believe that everyone should be connected to a workplace that they love.
Whether working from an office, from home, or hybrid, people do their best work when playing to their strengths, when feeling part of the culture and by being connected to the purpose of the organisation.
Everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and grow at work, because if your people are growing and thriving then so is your organisation.
It’s true, the purpose of every organisation is to make money and deliver the profits. The deepest purpose of any business though is to change the lives of the people who work there for the better. If you do this, you will exceed the profits.
Background.
Co-founder and company owner, Non-Executive Director and Business leader with experience spanning over thirty years in the recruitment and employment sector. All our businesses have been created and built from the ground up centred around people and profits. Im dedicated to creating an enviable workplace culture where the people and the business reach their full potential.
Expertise.
A former CEO, Michelle is a trained NLP Practitioner and ILM level 7 executive coach and mentor. A fellow of the CMI and Non-Executive Director of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation ( REC). Michelle’s experience has all been about learning on the job. Learning from mistakes, failing fast, fixing fast and going again until it’s the best it can be.
Philosophy.
Profiting people is my philosophy, its about adopting a people first approach to making a profit, and not just the profit in the right hand corner of the P&L. Its ensuring that the people who help create the profit for the business also profit personally and professionally whilst working in your organisation, not just financially, but through their development and progression, expertise, confidence and autonomy, growing themselves and therefore the business too.
My story.
Hi, I'm Michelle, and 35 years ago, my husband Richard and I started a recruitment business from our home. Our journey began with the desire to work for ourselves, make a positive impact on people's lives, and create a business centred around people, values, and culture.
Over the years, our entrepreneurial spirit led us to start multiple businesses, all of which revolve around the core principles of putting people first. Today, our portfolio of businesses (Cummins Mellor Recruitment, CJUK, Personnel Checks) employs over fifty dedicated individuals, generating an annual turnover of close to ten million pounds.
After over thirty years of starting, building and being operational every day, my ultimate goal was to deliver a succession plan to work more specifically with clients on their people plans and culture. So lucky me, my brilliant children now run the businesses!
The transition from the role of CEO to Consultant and Coach, has provided me the opportunity to be very intentional about how I spend the rest of my career.
It’s now all about giving back. My work is still very much connected to our businesses but lies more in serving our client organisations by sharing the many years of experience and knowledge to help them create the best people-centred workplaces. My role on the board of the REC also ensures I can help and support our membership as well as staying up to date with the world of work and the constant changes we all navigate in business.
By partnering with me and utilising my services, businesses can achieve the following:
People Strategy: Develop a robust people strategy that aligns with the organisation's goals and values. I can provide guidance on talent management, employee engagement, performance optimisation, and leadership development, ensuring that your workforce is primed for success.
Workforce Planning: Gain insights and support in strategic workforce planning to anticipate and meet your talent needs. I can help you identify skill gaps, create recruitment strategies, and implement retention initiatives, enabling you to build a strong and agile workforce.
Talent Attraction and Hiring: Leverage my expertise in talent acquisition to attract and hire top-notch professionals who align with your company culture. I can assist with crafting compelling employer branding, optimising recruitment processes, and implementing effective selection strategies.
Aligning your people strategy properly to your business plan, your company can achieve the following benefits:
Cost Savings: With a well-aligned people strategy, you can optimize workforce planning and recruitment processes. By attracting and hiring the right talent, you can reduce employee turnover and associated costs. Additionally, a strategic approach to employee development and engagement can lead to higher productivity and efficiency, ultimately saving money for the organisation.
Happy Workplace: Creating a people-centred workplace leads to increased employee satisfaction and well-being. By focusing on values, culture, and employee experience, you can foster a positive work environment where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated. A happy workplace not only boosts employee morale but also contributes to higher levels of collaboration, innovation, and overall success.
Engaged Workforce: When employees feel connected to the purpose and values of the organisation, they become more engaged in their work. By aligning your people strategy with your business goals, you can provide clear direction and create opportunities for growth and development. An engaged workforce is more committed, productive, and willing to go the extra mile to achieve organizational success.
Connect with me to explore how we can transform your organisation's approach to people and work, unlocking the potential for not just business growth but your peoples growth too.
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