Delivering pragmatic and tailored HR solutions

Origin provides businesses of all sizes with the HR support and expertise they need to succeed, grow and navigate complex situations confidently.

“Liz brought clarity and structure at a critical stage in our journey. From developing our people systems and talent pool to shaping our workforce plans and organisational goals, her support has been invaluable. Pragmatic and strategic, with strong commercial insight and acumen, she played a critical role in aligning our people strategy with our business goals.”

Jonny Durnion, Director, ICC Services

“I had the pleasure of working closely with Kay Taylor, Group Director of HR and People Development, for over five years during my time as Executive Principal of Stockton Riverside College and Bede Sixth Form. I also worked with Liz Elwell, then Group Head of HR, for over three years.

Kay and Liz bring a wealth of experience, integrity, and insight to their work. I found them both to be highly professional, solutions-focused, and deeply committed to doing what’s right for both the organisation and its people. Both Kay and Liz embodied honesty, fairness, and courage—qualities that made them trusted voices in navigating complex HR challenges.

Now that I’m retired, I’m pleased to offer this recommendation as they embark on their consultancy journey. Any organisation would benefit from their calm, practical approach and their ability to deliver results in challenging environments.”

Lesley Graham, Former Executive Principal, Stockton Riverside College and Bede Sixth Form

“Liz brought clarity and direction to a complex and high-stakes project. Her ability to balance research and academia with practical, employer-focused outputs meant we delivered a robust strategic workforce planning framework and toolkit on time and within budget. The final product not only meets our charitable objectives but also offers real commercial potential.  Liz’s project management, insight, and collaborative style made her an invaluable partner throughout. On a  personal note, Liz was a pleasure to work with, her communication at all levels was clear and concise and she forged great working relationship with peers and stakeholders alike – I would have no hesitation in recommending Liz”

Karen Ellis, Head of Operations - Enginuity

‘‘Honest, fair and courageous encapsulate Kay’s integrity and her ability to offer clear solutions to complex HR problems large organisations like ours faced.  Not afraid to roll her sleeves up and do what is best for the organisation and its people.’’

Bridget Doogan, ex CEO St John of God Hospitaller Services

At Origin, we believe that people are the foundation of every successful business. As seasoned HR professionals, we bring decades of expertise, strategic insight and a pragmatic approach to help organisation’s navigate workforce challenges with confidence.

We understand that HR is more than policies and compliance, it’s about fostering growth, enhancing performance and balancing risk with opportunity. Whether you’re facing complex employee relations issues, seeking to strengthen your workforce strategy or striving for operational clarity, we’re here to provide tailored, effective solutions with speed, integrity, and precision.

Our commitment to transparency, professionalism, and impact-driven results ensures that you get more than just advice—you gain a trusted partner dedicated to the success of your business and its people.

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Our Services

Our professional HR services available to our clients.

  • Retainer Service Plans
  • Complex Employee Relations Case Management and Support
  • Restructuring and Redundancy Advice & Support

  • Workshop Facilitation

  • Policy Creation / Review / Updates
  • Contracts of Employment and Employee Handbook
  • Strategic Workforce Planning
  • Bespoke Leadership & Management Development

  • Culture Workshops

  • Senior Leadership Coaching and Mentoring

  • Education Compliance (OFSTED Readiness Workshops/ Single Central Register /Safer Recruitment Audits)

  • Adult Social Care Compliance (CQC HR inspection readiness)
  • Independent Investigations
  • HR Support for Hearings and Appeals
  • Independent Panel Member for Senior Leadership recruitment
  • Consultation & Negotiations / Trade Unions
  • Settlement Agreements
  • Bespoke Training (e.g. Leading Difficult Conversations, Performance Management etc)

Origin People and Culture is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, supporting inclusive recruitment and workplace accessibility. Certified until May 2028.

Origin People and Culture are proud to be able to offer Emergenetics Assessments

Our Vision

To be a ‘go-to’, trusted HR consultancy for organisations seeking bespoke solutions that drive exceptional workforce outcomes. We envision a future where every client we serve builds a thriving organisational culture, empowered by strategic and operational HR support tailored to their unique needs.

Our Approach

Our approach follows our four P’s roadmap to take you from initial contact to success in your organisation.

PARTNER

Work closely with clients to understand organisational goals and unique Challenges.

PLAN

Develop tailored, strategic solutions to align with organisational goals.

PERFORM

Deliver support with precision and expertise, ensuring pragmatic people and commercially focused solutions.

PROGRESS

Continuously evaluate and refine solutions, adapting to changing needs and priorities.

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