Your partner in building great places to work

As partners in building great places to work we help ambitious, purpose-driven leaders like you develop happy, high-performing teams. Reach your business goals faster with our Ikigai-based approach to people strategy that makes the perfect work/life blend possible.

Team IG-HR

"I'm Jennie Detheridge, founder of IG-HR. After more than ten years of delivering HR support, management coaching and leading HR projects, I understand that most business owners don't start their businesses because they love people management. But you can't ignore it. Because finding the right team balance can make your business unstoppable.

I help you implement people processes that will set your business up for success, supporting you and your management team so you can focus on your purpose. Meaning you’ll feel good about your work, whatever industry you’re in."

Our Partners

So our advice and guidance are always compliant.

For strengths profiling and team coaching.

For seamless HR admin and keeping your sensitive documents safe.

To deliver outstanding employee benefits.

Why Ikigai?

The Japanese philosophy of Ikigai (生き甲斐) inspires our name and our approach to harmonious HR.

Ikigai translates as 'reason for being,' which the Japanese believe leads to fulfilment in life.

Our Ikigai principles help you and your team find your purpose.

Customer testimonials

Hear what our lovely customers have to say about working with us.

"I wholeheartedly recommend Jennie"
I wholeheartedly recommend Jennie - she is an exceptional HR consultant. During a period of significant growth at our company, Jennie has proved indispensable.

Charlotte Stewart

My Art Broker

"I would highly recommend her to any business"
Jennie was critical in supporting our business as we transitioned from 'small sized SME' to 'medium sized SME'. When the HR function of our business got too complex to handle internally I reached out to Jennie for support; she was really responsive and enjoyable to work alongside for the time she supported us.

Josh Wright

Vital Power

"Every business needs a Jen"
We can’t recommend Jen highly enough, she ensures we remain accountable for the actions we have agreed and our HR function is so much more organised and streamlined.Jen is available and always goes above and beyond what we expect and is a breath of fresh air to work with.

Dan Ainscough

Ainsco Fire & Security

"Would 10/10 recommend"
It was amazing working with Jennie! She was super approachable, listened to the needs of me and my business and delivered work of high quality. A great service and someone I'll definitely be working with again for all my HR needs. Would 10/10 recommend.

Shoaib Ahmed

Yello Hippo

"I would highly recommend working with Jennie"
As someone who was ultimately accountable for HR in the business for much of Jennie's time with us, I felt incredibly supported and I trusted completely that Jennie would always balance holding the needs of the business and the care for our team. I would highly recommend working with Jennie and hope we will be working together again in the future.

Amy Clamp

Beatfreeks

"I wholeheartedly recommend Jennie"
I wholeheartedly recommend Jennie - she is an exceptional HR consultant. During a period of significant growth at our company, Jennie has proved indispensable.

Charlotte Stewart

My Art Broker

"I would highly recommend her to any business"
Jennie was critical in supporting our business as we transitioned from 'small sized SME' to 'medium sized SME'. When the HR function of our business got too complex to handle internally I reached out to Jennie for support; she was really responsive and enjoyable to work alongside for the time she supported us.

Josh Wright

Vital Power

"Every business needs a Jen"
We can’t recommend Jen highly enough, she ensures we remain accountable for the actions we have agreed and our HR function is so much more organised and streamlined.Jen is available and always goes above and beyond what we expect and is a breath of fresh air to work with.

Dan Ainscough

Ainsco Fire & Security

"Would 10/10 recommend"
It was amazing working with Jennie! She was super approachable, listened to the needs of me and my business and delivered work of high quality. A great service and someone I'll definitely be working with again for all my HR needs. Would 10/10 recommend.

Shoaib Ahmed

Yello Hippo

"I would highly recommend working with Jennie"
As someone who was ultimately accountable for HR in the business for much of Jennie's time with us, I felt incredibly supported and I trusted completely that Jennie would always balance holding the needs of the business and the care for our team. I would highly recommend working with Jennie and hope we will be working together again in the future.

Amy Clamp

Beatfreeks

Let us help you build a high performing team.

FAQs

We've provided some answers to our most commonly asked questions. If there's a question not answered here, please get in touch!

Get in touch
How can having a HR Consultant help my business?

Hiring an HR consultant for your business offers numerous advantages, including expert knowledge across various HR areas, cost-effectiveness through tailored services, and flexibility to address specific needs.

As your HR Consultancy we help mitigate legal risks, provide strategic guidance, and offer conflict resolution services while bringing an independent perspective to identify areas for improvement.

We can help you enhance performance through training and development, and improve the retention of your team through fostering a positive workplace culture.

What is your pricing?

Monthly retainers start at £125 per month and are calculated based on the amount of support required.

Pay as you go support is charged at an hourly rate of £125 per hour, this can be prorated into 30 minute blocks.

Project work, Coaching and Training are quoted based on the individual needs of your business and employees.

We can also provide your business with a bespoke HR foundations package which includes a contract of employment, handbook, employment policies and onboarding process for £1000.

VAT is added to all pricing.

Do you support organisations outside the North West?

Yes, we support clients all across the UK.

Do you offer Leadership Development Training and Coaching?

Yes we do. Developing effective leadership is key to you achieving harmonious, high-performing teams. We can create and deliver bespoke training to fit your business needs.

Do you offer Associate work for other HR Consultancies?

Yes we do. We will provide support for other HR Consultancies for projects and to support when you have additional resource needs.

How do you help HR Teams?

We can help HR teams who require temporary additional resource to cope with an increase in workload. Or we can provide project support and guidance through our retained service.

Do you offer coaching to HR professionals?

Yes we do. We provide career development coaching as well as coaching to support HR professionals in overcoming specific challenges at work.

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