SW - SCENE2 - HR CONSULTANT - NOVEMBER 2020

Karen with HR Vision provides us with HR support for our small family business Scene2 Ltd. Starting with a full and thorough HR audit, Karen’s first work for Scene2, guided the Company through the steps Directors needed to take to bring our HR up to scratch, in line with our growing business.

We enjoy working with Karen as she is professional, experienced, knowleagable, kind, thorough and clear in her instruction. Her advice – which we have had cause to call on quite a few times in 2020, is always up to date and pragmatic, which in a difficult year has been impressive.

Karen has taken time to understand our business needs and limitations.  Her support is on hand, responsive and reassuring at all times.  Karen has guided the Company through some tricky situations and continues to be our right arm in all things HR.

A truly personal and professional service!

PEARSON - EMPLOYEE RELATIONS CONSULTANT - OCTOBER 2015

Karen provided us with ER support for a case where we wanted outside, independent advice, negotiation, investigation and guidance.  She was professional, available when needed and her solid HR grounding was very helpful.  I would use again in a similar situation if needed.

Kate Bishop, SVP HR Core
Pearson Publishing

TRADEMARK TRIBE - JULY 2016

Thank you Karen for making the process easy to understand and being so efficient.

Your help and guidance has been invaluable and we can grow TradeMark Tribe with the right foundations in place.

I will use your services again and have no hesitation in recommending HR Vision.

Dale Campbell, European Trade Mark Attorney

ABSOLUTE-ARCHITECTURE - JULY 2016

Thank you Karen for guiding us through the new experience of employing staff. As a result of your input I feel confident that we are better placed to rise to this challenge and respond to circumstances that may arise.

Kate Cooper, Managing Partner

ACCOUNTANTS - 2016

“Thank you for completing the employment dispute matter for us. It certainly took lot of stress away from me! Your advice was valuable and helpful. I will certainly use your services again, if necessary, and also do not have any hesitation in recommending you.”

— Vijay, MD, Accountancy Firm

RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION 2014/15

Karen worked for us on a project which involved attention to detail, coping with volume and great ER knowledge. She delivered everything we asked, picked it up quickly and has a very practical approach. She supported our team well with a can-do attitude and I would engage her again.

Lucinder Pullinger, HR Director

MOORES CLEANING - 2014/15

Very knowledgeable, professional company that can assist at any level.

Nick Moore, Managing Director

THE SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE - 2014

"Karen Garley of HR Vision provided a high standard of professional support during the recruitment of an HR Director for our business. She rapidly gained an understanding of our requirements and the culture of our Leadership Team and the wider business. Their services represented excellent value for money."

Mark Smith, CEO, 2014

ROYAL BERKSHIRE HOSPITAL NHS TRUST - 2014

“Karen Garley of HR Vision provided a high standard of professional HR advise and guidance to me during a difficult investigation. Her calm and professional manner was particularly great. She has wide spread knowledge of HR issues and provided expert advise as needed. I would thoroughly recommend her”

— Operations Director NHS Trust

THE SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE - 2014

“The Southern Co-op (TSC) used HR Vision in the selection of a new HR Director. I found HR Visions methods to be extremely professional and thorough giving both TSC and the candidate the best chance of making a good recruitment decision. I would definitely use HR Vision again for a senior position selection as they greatly improve the chances of getting the decision right the first time.”

— Paul Rodford, Group Financial Controller

Verio Inc - 2013

 “When Verio needed to assess our ability to provide services in the EMEA region, we immediately went to HR Vision for help.  Karen is well-versed in recruitment, hiring, offers, agreements and all necessary obligations for employment in the European countries.  I appreciate her detailed knowledge of requirements and local cultures. She is an asset to any organisation.

A highly motivated and creative HR Professional Karen enjoys and excels at managing complex and detailed projects. Karen has extensive International experience and expertise. In addition to the above, she is skilled in the development of professional teams and establishing long-term professional relationships. Karen is a participatory leader willing to work alongside her organization to produce significant organizational results.”

Rae-Ellen Hamilton GPHR, HR Director

Arieso Limited - 2012

"Karen Garley of HR Vision has provided our business with invaluable support over the years, helping me to nagivate through a variety of HR situations. Karen presents a pragmatic approach to the most challenging of situations and I am confident that we will continue to use her experience and expertise in the future."

Richard Fuller, CFO

iBAHN - 2010

"Karen of HR Vision initially worked for us on a specific project where she showed she has a wide knowledge of HR matters across Europe. Since then she has also proved invaluable in assisting with interviewing for a new HR Manager. I have benefited from her assistance greatly and would recommend her to others." 

Graeme Powell, MD - EMEA

Convergys (Johnson & Johnson) - 2009

"I worked with Karen of HR Vision at Convergys on a Global HR Transformation project.  She keeps focus on the strategy, doesn't loose sight of the clients and company's objectives. Karen has been very helpfully buddying new joiners to the team and guiding them through the benefits solutions process. In that, Karen has shown very strong leadership skills especially when backfilling for a manager role and always demonstrating inter personal skills, coaching in hard times. 

Bart Rentink, Head of HR, LAm, Roche Diagnostics

Convergys (Johnson & Johnson) - 2009

"I worked with Karen of HR Vision at Convergys on a Global HR Transformation project.  She keeps focus on the strategy, doesn't loose sight of the clients and company's objectives. Karen has been very helpfully buddying new joiners to the team and guiding them through the benefits solutions process. In that, Karen has shown very strong leadership skills especially when backfilling for a manager role and always demonstrating inter personal skills, coaching in hard times. 

Anne-Juliettte Baudry, EMEA/APAC HR Operations Manager,
Forresster Research

Convergys (Johnson & Johnson) - 2009

"I have worked with Karen while traveling around EMEA to obtain and analyze country specific requirements as part of a Global HR Transformation project for a large consumer business client.

At this project I have experienced Karen as a true HR professional with excellent knowledge of HR processes, policies and HR IT solutions. Through her relaxed style and great social and communication skills she is able to gain trust from parties involved and successfully guide them through mayor changes. Her ability to have a good overview on what's needed makes her very effective and efficient"

Fred Sonneville, Serviceline Leader HR Transformation & Talent Management, Deloitte Consulting

Convergys (Johnson & Johnson) - 2009

"Karen is an expert at turning chaotic descriptions of processes into clear and logical business requirements. She is able to manage the most senior customers with diplomacy and patience. I'd be keen to work with Karen again" 

Jane Drake, SAP Benefits SME