Ashley Kate HR & Finance

15/10/2026

Trust. It's hard to build, easy to lose, and critical when organisations face change.

In just three weeks, we're bringing together HR Directors and senior people leaders for our latest Boardroom event in partnership with Eversheds Sutherland, exploring:

𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲

Joining us will be:

Simon Rice-Birchall, Partner at Eversheds Sutherland and a highly respected employment law specialist with more than 30 years' experience advising organisations on complex workplace issues, discrimination law, whistleblowing, executive exits and organisational change.

Alongside Paula Doody, an experienced HR leader and consultant whose career spans major transformation programmes across the UK and internationally, helping organisations navigate leadership, culture and people challenges during periods of significant change.

We're looking forward to an insightful discussion on one of the most important forces shaping organisational success.

14/10/2026

Another fantastic piece of candidate feedback for the Ashley Kate team! 👏

A huge congratulations to Ellie Olive-Pickersgill for receiving such positive recognition from a candidate she recently supported.

Ellie's commitment to delivering an exceptional candidate experience, building strong relationships and going above and beyond at every stage of the recruitment journey continues to make a real difference.

Feedback like this is a brilliant reflection of the professionalism, dedication and care that Ellie brings to her role every day.

Well done, Ellie. A truly deserved piece of recognition! ⭐

13/10/2026

A great morning of discussion, insight and shared learning at our HR Director Boardroom event today, in partnership with Eversheds Sutherland.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to such an engaging conversation. The quality of audience participation, perspectives and experiences shared around the room made for a truly valuable discussion.

Special thanks to Mark Hammerton, Employment Law Partner at Eversheds Sutherland, and Elizabeth Potter MCIPD for sharing their expertise and insights on leading through constant change. From navigating organisational transformation and technology adoption to responding to evolving employment legislation, the discussion highlighted both the challenges and opportunities facing HR leaders today.

One of the key themes throughout the session was the critical role HR plays in equipping managers to lead confidently, building trust during periods of change, and creating compelling narratives that bring people along on the journey.

Thank you again to everyone who attended and contributed so openly. It's always inspiring to bring together senior HR leaders to exchange ideas, challenge thinking, and learn from one another.

08/10/2026

Great recruitment is about more than finding the right opportunity. It's about making the journey smooth, supportive and stress-free from start to finish.

At Ashley Kate, we're passionate about connecting talented people with roles where they can thrive, while keeping communication, transparency and candidate experience at the heart of everything we do.

A huge well done to Alice for consistently delivering the high standard of service our candidates deserve. 👏

Looking for your next HR or Finance opportunity? Let's talk.

05/10/2026

A huge congratulations to Natasha Murphy on receiving another fantastic candidate testimonial! 👏

At Ashley Kate, we're passionate about creating positive recruitment experiences, and feedback like this reflects the dedication, care and commitment Natasha brings to every candidate journey.

Building trusted relationships, maintaining clear communication and genuinely supporting people through their career moves are all part of what makes our team stand out.

Well done, Natasha. A brilliant example of our people-first approach in action ⭐

30/09/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us today at our latest HR Director Boardroom, Why Good Intentions Are No Longer Enough, hosted at Eversheds Sutherland's Cambridge office.

It was a fantastic session that sparked open discussion, knowledge sharing and valuable networking among HR leaders and people professionals. The conversation explored the growing complexities surrounding performance management, employee wellbeing, workplace adjustments, neurodiversity and employee relations, highlighting the importance of applying policies consistently, fairly and effectively in today's workplace.

A special thank you to our speaker, Victoria Currey, for sharing such insightful expertise and practical perspectives, and to Constanze Moorhouse for expertly chairing the discussion and helping to facilitate a highly engaging and thought-provoking session.

Events like these provide a valuable opportunity for HR professionals to come together, exchange experiences and leave with fresh ideas and actionable insights.

We look forward to continuing the conversation at future HR Director Boardroom events. You can check out our calendar of events here: https://www.ashleykatehr.com/events-and-salary-guides/

30/09/2026

The HR job market has changed. Standing out today takes more than a polished CV and a list of responsibilities.

In her latest article, Natasha Murphy shares a candid recruitment consultant's perspective on what UK employers are really looking for right now.

From proving your impact with measurable results and staying ahead of employment law changes, to optimising your LinkedIn profile and navigating salary conversations with confidence, this is practical advice every HR professional should read.

Whether you're actively job searching, considering your next move, or simply looking to future-proof your career, Natasha's insights could help you get ahead of the competition.

I've lost count of the number of CVs I've read where someone's spent fifteen years in HR and their application still reads like it was written for a job they left in 2015. So let's talk

30/09/2026

We're all set at Eversheds Sutherland's Cambridge office for our latest HR Director Boardroom, hosted by Victoria Currey and Constanze Moorhouse.

We're looking forward to an insightful day of discussion and debate with HR leaders as we explore the topic, "Why Good Intentions Are No Longer Enough" and the practical steps organisations can take to turn intent into meaningful action.

29/09/2026

Tomorrow, we'll be joining HR leaders and people professionals at Eversheds Sutherland's Cambridge office for our latest HR Director Boardroom, "Why Good Intentions Are No Longer Enough".

With increasing focus on performance management, wellbeing, workplace adjustments, neurodiversity and employee relations, it's never been more important for organisations to ensure processes are followed consistently and fairly.

We're looking forward to hearing expert insights from Constanze Moorhouse and Victoria Currey, as well as facilitating valuable discussion and knowledge sharing among our attendees.

For those who are joining us, we look forward to seeing you there!

28/09/2026

What does a future-ready Total Rewards strategy look like?

At our latest HR Director Boardroom, we were joined by Sharon John, Global Head of Total Rewards at We Soda, and Tom Bray, Partner at Eversheds Sutherland, to explore 'Building at Scale: Reimagining Total Rewards'. Together, they shared valuable insights on creating reward frameworks that support growth, strengthen retention, navigate increasing compliance demands, and drive organisational success.

From skills-based workforce planning and wellbeing strategies to M&A integration, IPO readiness and pay transparency, the discussion highlighted why total reward is no longer just about pay and benefits, but a critical tool for attracting, retaining and motivating talent.

We've captured the key discussion points, challenges and takeaways in our event summary notes.

Download your copy and discover the insights shaping the future of reward strategy.
https://www.ashleykatehr.com/hr-director-boardroom-notes/