Southern Enterprise Awards 2021

127 | Southern Enterprise Awards 2021 When it comes to people management, few have as much experience as Terri Bailey. The founder of Auralite 23 HR Consultancy, Terri has almost 30 years of industry experience, 23 of those in HR. Since 2016, Terri and her team at Auralite 23 have been providing a full range of consultancy services to businesses of all shapes and sizes. Navigating the all-encompassing world of HR can sometimes be overwhelming and even baffling. A basic understanding of areas such as employment law, equality and diversity is a minimum requirement for running a successful business. Consequently, having an expert on hand to help and advise can be priceless. To that end, developing people to develop organisations is the aim of Auralite 23 HR Consultancy. Terri Bailey is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. She spent many years working in HR in the travel sector where she gained a reputation for developing high performing teams. Terri has always been an advocate for wellbeing in the workplace. In her time as Director of Performance and Engagement at Virgin Holidays, she was responsible for the launch of the Wellbeing Programme as part of their People Strategy. Now, at the helm of Auralite 23, Terri shares her knowledge and expertise with its varied client base. She tells us: “Understanding that the people make the difference in any organisation is key to all growth strategies. The more we encourage staff to develop, the more they grow and add value.” Auralite 23 offers a whole range of HR services designed to help organisations to build and Best HR Consultancy Services Provider - South East Aug21305 develop teams to grow their business. From management development and team building to coaching and performance management, the team are ready to help. Understanding that no two organisations are the same, Terri believes that the personal touch is what differentiates Auralite 23 from its competitors. “The ability to connect with clients and understand the outcome they are looking for before designing a piece is so important. We build high levels of trust with our clients. Integrity is at the heart of what we do. There’s no sales pitch, only presentation of a solution that we hope prospective clients will see the benefit of.” With a wealth of industry experience, the team are able to bring a fresh perspective to each problem or piece of work. Ensuring they remain up-to-date with business developments and changes in the workplace across the world is key to ensuring that the guidance offered to clients is current. Over the past year, Terri has seen a lot more independent HR consultancies spring up. She tells us that this is good for potential clients who have more choice, but it has prompted Auralite 23 to work even harder as competition can be tough. As a small firm, Auralite 23 has a culture of hard work. When there is work to do the company pulls out all the stops. But being a great believer in balance, Terri ensures that everyone takes the time to relax when the work is done. Asked about what qualities she looks for when recruiting, Terri tells us: “Hard work, dedication, commitment and the ability to overcome obstacles are the main things I look for. Other key attributes would be positivity, compassion and kindness.” As testimony to the value that it gives to its clients, Auralite 23 is seeing clients returning to them requesting further projects. For the rest of this year, the company is working on a range of client projects including organisational design, reward and recognition, and management development workshops. Contact: Terri Bailey Web Address: www.auralite23consultancy.co.uk