Meet our team

Throughout your time with us, you’ll get to know the various members of our dedicated, passionate and highly experienced team. Get to know them a bit more with the bios below.

With over 20 years’ experience dealing with high level HR challenges across a wide range of sectors, Becky HR experience and employment law knowledge is expansive. Becky is MCIPD qualified, an accredited mediator and counsellor. As co-owner of Emphasis Ltd Becky and Jane have been working together for 17 years to create a strong team of HR Consultants. Becky enjoys the variety of challenges of an ever-changing employment law landscape and works with businesses to obtain the most practical, commercial and equitable outcome.
Becky Watton - 07867 940729

Managing Director

Jane is a leading industry coach and trainer with a natural ability to engage with people at all levels within an organisation to motivate them to achieve their full potential. Jane’s track record of leading organisations through major change, whilst developing and implementing a full range of effective management and people policies and procedures, is outstanding.
Jane Michel

Director

Nicki's career in HR management spans a wealth of expertise among large corporates, mid-sized enterprises and smaller businesses, across a diverse range of private and public-sector industries. Her natural ability to forge strong relationships with clients, engaging with people at all levels within an organisation, helps them achieve outstanding results in their people management, people development and organisational culture.
Nicki Jones - 07469 858926

Senior HR Consultant

Rachel is a highly experienced Senior HR Consultant, with extensive employment law knowledge, providing jargon free and commercial HR advice. Rachel prides herself on her ability to seek calmness in a storm, nipping problems in the bud before they become full blown nightmares. She listens carefully, rapidly understands issues and quickly follows up with clear analysis of situations with succinct options and routes to available solutions.
Rachel Wilde - 07393 766461

Senior HR Consultant

Katherine, a CIPD Level 7 qualified professional with a Master's in HR Management, radiates positive energy and a passion for HR best practice, making her an invaluable asset. Her extensive experience spans a wide range of HR scenarios, including disciplinaries, grievances, salary benchmarking, employee surveys and on-site HR support. Katherine's extensive experience is not just limited to HR operations, she also excels in developing engaging content and delivering impactful training courses on topics such as mental health in the workplace, problem-solving, tackling procrastination and emotional intelligence. Katherine has an ability to deliver her opinions with enthusiasm and engagement which captives her audience. Her vibrant personality and positive outlook infuse the team with drive fostering a dynamic work environment. As a certified mental health first aider, Katherine brings an additional layer of support and care to her colleagues and clients, ensuring a holistic approach to workplace well-being. Her passion for HR and her dedication to continuous improvement shine through in every project she undertakes. Her unique blend of experience, enthusiasm and ability to inspire those around her makes her a beacon of positivity.
Katherine Revels - 07469 854 406

Senior HR Consultant

Experienced HR professional with nearly 20 years’ experience in variety of industries including Financial Services, Hospitality, Public Sector and Manufacturing. Mel has a background in recruitment and training, and has a passion for understanding, coaching and developing people. She has extensive Generalist HR experience and will take the time to understand different business requirements; working in partnership with you to find creative and effective solutions to people issues . She brings passion and energy to her work; exceeding client expectations and helping organisations to thrive.
Mel Stacey - 07833222033

Senior HR Consultant

Kate Thomas - 07501866414

Senior HR Consultant

Eryn has a BSc Psychology degree and a keen interest in HR. She is looking to develop her experience in the HR field. She has worked previously for the NHS and done volunteering roles in the healthcare setting working alongside healthcare professionals. As well as demonstrating our HR Management Systems, Eryn will be working with our clients on contracts, handbooks and will support the team of HR Consultants with notetaking and administrative support.
Eryn Ghazi

HR Co-ordinator

Amy’s role is interesting and varied, from accounts, including invoicing, processing direct debits and reconciling accounts, to day to day admin and interacting with our clients in a friendly and professional manner.
Amy Green

Accounts

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