Kirsty Craig Associates

We help SMEs grow their business through their PEOPLE

Business Success = the right people, in the right place, doing the right thing, at the right time.

HR and Recruitment Consultants

From our Chester base, we support SMEs across the North West, North Wales and West Midlands to grow their business, through their people.

At Kirsty Craig Associates we understand the need for all businesses, large and small, to have best practice HR systems and processes in place to recruit, manage and develop employees, and to create an environment that encourages and empowers excellence at all levels.

What can we do for YOUR business?

At Kirsty Craig Associates we go the extra mile to find forward thinkers that will drive your business to the next level

We spend time getting to know you, and what you are looking for; your values, culture, growth plans, skills and above all, attitude By building a solid relationship with you, and your company we are able to find candidates who are a great fit for everything you stand for

Our comprehensive people support will help your business retain staff, reduce risk and improve its bottom line

We work with you to help to ensure your people policies, procedures and processes are fit for your purpose, and by helping you to create effective onboarding, we can help your business become an employer of choice

We inspire and encourage leaders to get the best out of their people and create high performing teams

Our robust and inspirational management development programmes, and ongoing coaching/mentoring, help to support your managers to grow the talent in their teams, leading to better engagement and improving your bottom line

We look after your payroll so you can concentrate on growing your business!

Our Clarity Payroll team are fully qualified and have over 25 years of experience to handle all aspects of SME payroll requirements, and as there is no setup fee, you only pay for what you need

Our services are flexible and can be tailored to your business needs

The Ripple Effect of Learning and Development in the Workplace

The Ripple Effect of Learning and Development in the Workplace – Kirsty Craig explore in this article the many benefits of training

Mental Health Awareness Week – 15- 20th May 2023

During Mental Health Awareness Week – KCA look at ways in which we can help ourselves with anxiety and how employers can support their teams

“Confidently Handle Tricky Employee Situations with These Tips”

As many of you know, here at KCA we run a HR advice line to give help to SMEs with their people challenges Without doubt, the most queries we receive is around handling misconduct or performance issues, closely followed by having received a formal grievance As a manager, dealing with employee issues can be challenging …

Essential Legislation for People Managers: What You Need to Know

As a people manager, understanding the essential legislation that applies to managing employees is crucial It not only protects you and your team but also ensures that you create a safe and inclusive working environment As a manager, you are responsible for leading your team and ensuring that your organization complies with all the relevant…

Peck & Strong: Recruitment for the Senior Management Team

The requirement for finding the right people has resulted in a smooth transition for the Devon wholesale artisan bakery, Peck and Strong, and particularly for the founder as he moves into the next chapter of his life

SME Technology Business: A Change & Transformation Programme

Supporting the reshaping of their organisational structure and culture and the creation and facilitation of a highly professional workshop and a management skills enhancement programme

I have been impressed with the process and effort utilised to identify a professional group of candidates for interview for a senior position within our organisation John Agass, Alpha Homes They really got to know our company and our expectations for the new role, as well as creating the advert that attracted over 100 candidates They conducted both telephone and face-to-face interviews, keeping us informed throughout the process They whittled the list down to 3 outstanding candidates, who we interviewed, and I’m very happy to say we appointed one of them