Human Resources
Top 10 HR Challenges for Small Businesses And How To Deal With Them
Along with cash flow, generating new business and marketing, we know that HR can present a raft of challenges for small business owners. Mel Stead,
HR, Training and
Recruitment Specialists
End to end, full-service HR Outsourcing, Consultancy and Recruitment. Book in your FREE 30-minute consultation call today
Human Resources
End to end, full-service HR Outsourcing, Consultancy and Recruitment. Book in your FREE 30-minutes consultation call today.
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Recruitment
If you are looking to partner with an organisation to manage your recruitment activity then we are the Company for you.
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Learning & Development
We believe training and developing people is a critical activity in any organisation. Find out how we can help by speaking to us.
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Over 20 years experience
Expert Support
and Advice
We provide expert support and advice on a national level to businesses in the field of Human Resources and Organisation Design and Development. With over 20 years of experience, we’ll ensure that you’re always getting the best guidance from our team of HR & OD professionals.
Our Key Benefits
- Focus on growth, employee engagement and talent management
- Reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction
- Maximize HR service for your managers and employees
- Achieve compliance through supporting HR experts
- Reduce HR service delivery cost by up to 30%
- Recruitment, Training & Payrolls services delivered by Partners who know your business
- Full e-learning portal enabling flexible and tailored learning solutions for all your employees development needs
What our clients say
Optimal People and Business are experts in all things HR. We worked successfully with them to produce a series of information videos to help businesses during the Corona lockdown. We are looking forward to working with them again in the near future as we grow our business.
James MellorRainbow Trout Films
We personally dealt with Vici at Optimal and she was a delight. She was open and honest and gave great advice and guidance. She helped us deal with what could have been a very difficult dismissal with a problematic member of staff. I would not hesitate to recommend Vici to any business for their HR.
Daniel FisherTienda Digital
Can’t thank Mel and the team enough. Really helped my business in a crisis. Looking forward to working with you and the team.
Chris CrabtreeReloc8 Properties
Brilliant service, friendly staff, lovely team
Cathy CockinLittle Miss Electrical
Amazing service and support from extremely knowledgeable people, who also take great care in the standard of their work. Can't fault them, thank you so much!
Rebecca Dixon
5* all round, Mel was extremely helpful and answered all my questions, very friendly and professional. Recommended to others and would definitely use again. Thank you again Mel and Helen.
Miss High
Mel and her team are fantastic, help me all along the way with some complex issues. Couldn't recommend more.
Ramon SolanoTreehouse Mortgages
I've used Optimal PBS on a couple of occasions now to assist with due diligence on an acquisition i've been working on and also to provide contract and handbook production. Cannot fault the support or advice provided.
Chris Grieveson
We love this company and Mel is a god send to our business, she sorted everything for us from employee contracts to helping us source the right accountant, she is at the end of the phone whenever I have any HR questions (even when on holiday) can not fault her commitment. Keep up the good work!
Kelly & Darren Calder Valley Tree Care
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Over 20 years experience
Understanding how to overcome certain issues found commonly within your organisation and workplace is key to a company’s sustainability and future growth. Our L&D experts specialise in developing your managers, driving strong customer service skills, and delivering health & well-being programmes through various training solutions. We also run regular breakfast briefings and HR networking groups. Check out all our upcoming events by clicking here.
Meet our team
Our team of experienced professionals have worked across multiple sectors and have significant experience of supporting our clients with all of their Human Resources, Recruitment and Training needs.
Russell Tovey
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Georgina Sowden
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Victoria McNally
HR Business Partner
Sophie Holmes
HR Administrator
Eris Kiernan
HR Administrator
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