ABOUT US

Anna Saligari is the Director and Principal of People & Culture Sense and is an experienced Human Resources professional who has worked with employers from a broad range of industries and sizes for the last 13 years.

Having had the unique opportunity to build the People & Culture function from scratch during a time of explosive growth at a scaling-up technology company, this afforded Anna the experience to know which HR practices need to be put in place early (and which ones don’t). It also highlighted the long term impact of hiring the right (and the wrong) individuals, on company culture and performance. Anna now works with a range of businesses in the areas she is passionate about:

Keeping on top of company culture. It can be hard to define a culture, yet you generally know if it's "good" "not good" or "changing". Taking the time to understand what you're doing well is not only useful for employer branding, it's so important for knowing what should be preserved and what needs re-shaping. Both equally require proactive management - otherwise culture takes shape on its own and it can be an uphill battle regaining control.
Role clarity and alignment with company strategy. Even in small companies where everyone is 'mucking in' and wearing multiple hats, people still need to know how their success will be measured and whether they are adding value. Likewise, in any-size business, aligning the team with the company's mission and strategic goals is so critical for people to know what they should prioritise. "Role clarity" may not always mean a traditional job description - the solution varies depending on the company but the core need is the same.
Keeping it simple. There is nothing wrong with a one-page HR policy...or a one-sentence policy for that matter. Too often policies and procedures are over-engineered, and try to address every possible scenario. As a result they can sometimes lose their utility. People & Culture Sense believe in simply saying what you really mean, with as few words as possible. People will generally behave like adults when they're trusted to do so (and given some high level guidance). Yes, sometimes people will let you down. But this is rarely solved via a longer more complex policy.
Facing difficult conversations. We all avoid them - it's human nature. And too often managers aren't given the training or support in confronting those tricky conversations. Yet it's amazing how great it feels to overcome the fear and say what needs to be said - if it's done with careful preparation and with authenticity, relationships can be strengthened and respect built - even if there is bad news being shared. Such a great tool for managers to have on their belt.

People & Culture Sense seeks to achieve authentic partnerships with clients, ensuring that the services provided are flexible, practical and aligned with the strategic direction of the business.