People Efficient

UK HR Consultancy: Leadership, Coaching & Training led by Kate Maddison-Greenwell

With over 25 years of experience in HR, I solve complex challenges with a people-centric focus.

HR expert in Agile HR, Employee Relations, Organisational Design and large-scale transformation projects.

Trained actor delivering immersive leadership sessions with impACT.

I'm Kate, your people problem solver

HR expert and trained actor. I solve complex HR challenges. Restructuring. Leadership training. Coaching. Interim support.

UK HR Consultancy, Leadership Training & Agile in HR™

I'm Kate, your people-shaped problem solver.

I solve complex HR challenges with a people-centric focus.

HR expert in Agile HR, Employee Relations, Organisational Design and Transformations.

Trained actor delivering immersive leadership sessions with impACT.

HR Services & Development for Senior Leaders

25+ Years of HR Insight

Check out the People Efficient Blog for insights and guidance on cultivating a culture that prioritises growth, honesty and transparency - and empowering leaders to sustain it. 

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impACT Coaching: Confidently handle difficult workplace conversations

Managers are avoiding the one thing they’re supposed to do—have difficult conversations. And it’s not just awkward; it’s costly. The longer they avoid it, the bigger the problem becomes, spreading like wildfire through your team. Productivity dips, morale tanks, and HR is left picking up the pieces.

Here’s the truth, though: it’s not their fault. Most managers are never taught how to have these conversations. So, they avoid them. They hope the issue will magically disappear, but deep down, you know that never happens.

Imagine a different outcome—where that one conversation changes everything. Where your managers step up, handle the tough talk with confidence, and suddenly the tension dissolves. Teams get back on track, and your workplace thrives again.

The solution is simpler than you think...

What Vicky Wilson had to say about Kate

"Kate led the company through major change projects and transformations...supporting the team through the pandemic she has been extremely pro-active, compassionate and forward-thinking - consistently ahead of the game."

Employer Engagement Manager, GI Group

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impACT Training for Resilient, Compassionate Leadership 

Transform your leadership team with our immersive impACT Training. Every course is led by trained actors with HR expertise to replicate your teams' real-life challenges. Equip your leaders with crucial skills such as foundations of people-management, employee engagement, leading with inclusivity and advanced communication tools. Each course stands alone, but all 4 together for a discount and a powerful leadership journey. 

impACT Training is more effective than traditional leadership training because it is grounded in real-life scenarios rather than theory, and each session is bespoke to your organisation's unique challenges. In addition to immersive role-play, leaders will have the opportunity to direct their own scenarios, allowing them to try out different approaches and receive feedback in a low-stakes environment. 

Empower your leaders with the skills they need to create an environment built on trust, transparency, empathy and impACT.

What Lisa Wheatcroft had to say about Kate

From the outset, Kate demonstrated a rare combination of energy, creativity and precision. Her deep HR expertise, coupled with strong project management capabilities, enabled her to manage complexity with confidence while keeping strategic objectives firmly in focus.

People Director, MTR Elizabeth Line

Kate Maddison-Greenwell

Transform your HR practices with Agile in HR™

The corporate world is cluttered with outdated processes, heavy bureaucracy, and rigid structures that slow everything down. You’ve seen it - you might even be stuck in it right now. The inefficiencies, the endless red tape, and worst of all, the frustrated employees who feel trapped in a system that doesn’t value their contribution. But what if there was another way?

​​Imagine an organisation where decisions are streamlined, leaders are empowered, and employees are truly engaged. Where HR isn’t a back-office function, but a driving force behind growth.


Agile in HR is all about rethinking your approach to projects, processes and efficiencies. We believe that how we work is the solution to high performance, good mental wellbeing and exceptional leadership.

Agile processes are people-centric, adapt quickly to organisational changes and keep your organisation compliant and future-proofed. Let's work together to bring agile solutions to your complex problems, and improve ways of working for everyone. 

If that's what you want for your team - but don't know how to get there - we're here to help. You don't have to overhaul your whole business; just open up your ways of thinking.

Kate Maddison-Greenwell

HR Consultancy in the UK: People-Focused Solutions to Complex Challenges

At People Efficient, we offer personalised HR solutions to help organisations operate smoothly and improve employee experiences. We specialise in people-centred approaches, streamlining outdated processes and handling employee relation issues with empathy and sensitivity.

We can provide expert HR consultants to help you with what problems need solving; an unexpected grievance, a complex investigation, interim support or just some good advice to help you look after your employees and the organisation.

Get in touch - no problem too big or too small. 

What clients are saying about Kate

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"Kate worked with us over a period of several months as we sought to introduce OKRs to the Nextbase globally. During this time her passion and enthusiasm were evident and she quickly gained the respect and trust of the Exec Team and staff alike, partnering very well with HR in working out what a successful launch would look like and putting in place the necessary resources to make that happen. Her tireless commitment to the project was infections and I would highly recommend Kate and People Efficient without hesitation. I hope we have the opportunity to work together again."

JULIA HOWELLS, HEAD OF HR, NEXTBASE

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“We had the pleasure of engaging Kate as a consultant to support our people transformation initiative, encompassing elements such as TUPE, data improvement and compliance. From the outset, Kate demonstrated a rare combination of energy, creativity and precision. Her collaborative style, clear communication, and ability to balance detail with a broader perspective were instrumental in delivering compliant, successful outcomes. The project has significantly strengthened our compliance and reporting functions, while also leaving behind a more connected and capable team.”

LISA WHEATCROFT, PEOPLE DIRECTOR,
MTR ELIZABETH LINE

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"Kate’s transformation of the leadership team was fab. She began by establishing a foundation of trust and transparency. With open communication channels and regular virtual stand-ups, she fostered a sense of psychological safety, crucial for remote collaboration. Then, she tackled the practical challenges head-on. The outcome was a profound shift in the team’s dynamic."

CEO - FINANCE START UP

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"Kate contributed enormously to the organisation during the time we worked together. She very quickly identified priorities and created, communicated, resourced and embarked on the delivery of a plan to address the immediate needs of the business."

PETER MANBY, STRATEGIC ADVISOR, HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

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"Ultimate professional with extensive expertise across HR and L&D...she is results driven and prides herself on impact and actually delivers!"

MELANIE THOMPSON, THE HAMPER PANTRY/RUBEEDIGITAL

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"Kate led the company through major change projects and transformations...supporting the team through the pandemic she has been extremely pro-active, compassionate and forward-thinking - consistently ahead of the game."

VICKY WILSON, EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT MANAGER, GI GROUP

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"Kate has a wealth of knowledge across all aspects of HR and was also able to provide day-to-day HR support across the business, grow the People Team to meet the needs of the business as well as initiating and leading multiple projects to not only digitally transform many of our HR processes but also how we communicated and collaborated across the business."

JEN WATTS - HEAD OF PEOPLE & CULTURE, RESIDENT HOTELS LTD

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"I had the absolute pleasure of being able to work with Kate on a mammoth project...her enthusiasm and energy was absolutely brilliant. Right from the start of this project, Kate was a true collaborator. We had limited time to turn around this project and Kate hit the ground running. Sharing her expertise, knowledge and support she exceeded all expectations. She certainly knows her stuff and it felt like we'd worked together for years rather than a few months.

DEBBIE GREEN - CEO, WISHFISH

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"Kate is an incredibly efficient and effective HR professional, she’s knowledgeable, organised and innovative in her approach to whatever she does. I would highly recommend working with Kate, she’s fast paced and creative, results orientated and completes work to a very high standard." 

LISA TOMLINSON-CEO
​LIMELITE GROUP

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"Kate contributed enormously to the organisation during the time we worked together. She very quickly identified priorities and created, communicated, resourced, and embarked on the delivery of a plan to address the immediate needs of the business."

Angela Paradise
​Director of HR & OD, NHS South East London Clinical Commissioning Group (SELCGG) – Working For BMW At The Time

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"She supported me to see things from the perspective I wanted to be able to. To accept I am enough, it's OK to want what I want and to invest in myself. Approachable and friendly, Kate instantly put me at ease which made opening up and being honest really easy and when she needed to challenge me it instantly resonated... thank you."

Coaching Client

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"Kate is a highly professional manager with a methodical and detailed approach. She has a thorough understanding of our business and its drivers and consistently demonstrates both creativity and pragmatism to ensure our requirements are fully met."

Rob Dyal

What Melanie Thompson had to say about Kate

"Ultimate professional with extensive expertise across HR and L&D...she is results driven and prides herself on impact and actually delivers!"

The Hamper Pantry, Rubeedigital

What Angela Paradise had to say about Kate

"Kate's passion for getting everything right first time showed through in all our business transactions. She was a crucial player in resolving these issues. Kate is an astute, knowledgeable and hardworking business woman who I highly recommend."

​Director of HR & OD, NHS South East London Clinical Commissioning Group (SELCGG) – Working For BMW At The Time

What Rob Dyal had to say about Kate

"Kate is a highly professional manager with a methodical and detailed approach. She has a thorough understanding of our business and its drivers and consistently demonstrates both creativity and pragmatism to ensure our requirements are fully met."

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People Efficient Ltd
Tarn House, 77 High Street,
Yeadon, Leeds,
LS19 7SP
​Company Number: 11872409

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