Questions, answered.
If yours is not here, ask it directly and I will answer within two working days.
How do engagements usually start?
With a paid two-week audit. I talk to your leadership team and a cross-section of employees, then come back with a ranked list of what to fix and what to leave alone. Roughly half of clients continue into a longer engagement from there.
Do you work with companies that have no HR function at all?
Often. Founders tend to call around 25 to 40 people, when the informal way of doing things has just started to fail. That is a good moment, not a late one.
Can you handle employment law questions?
I can flag risk and write policy that holds up in practice. For jurisdiction-specific legal advice I bring in counsel I trust rather than guessing.
What does a fractional arrangement look like?
Typically two days a week for three to six months, embedded enough to run real processes, temporary enough that the goal is hiring my replacement.
Do you offer one-off workshops?
Yes. Manager fundamentals, interview training and performance conversations are the three most requested. Half day or full day, in person preferred.
Where are you based and do you travel?
Dubai. I work with teams across Europe, the Gulf and North America, and travel for onsites, workshops and speaking.
How much does it cost?
Audits start at a fixed fee. Retained and fractional work is priced monthly against an agreed scope. I send a written proposal after the first call, with no obligation.
Do you sign an NDA?
Yes, as a matter of course. Client names appear on this site only with permission.