Making a difference…
Through Human First HR
Our people passion: Making a difference
Established in 2015, Starfish People HR is an engaging and human-first outsourced HR consultancy. We provide operational HR support to businesses by way of specialist advice, jargon-free and practical HR solutions and business coaching. We aim to make a difference by taking care of our clients’ human resource needs, allowing our clients time to focus on their business. Based near Chichester, West Sussex, Starfish People works with businesses of all sizes all over the UK. Located between Southampton in the west and Brighton in the east with excellent transport links to London and beyond, we’re happy to travel to work closely with every one our clients. Through making a difference in the workplace, we’re proud of the excellent results we’ve achieved for our broad portfolio of clients. Registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and fully General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliant, we take the data protection of our clients and the service we provide to them very seriously.
Starfish People HR: Our story
Our name derives from the Starfish Story, a tale of a man who walked by the seashore and saw a girl throwing starfish back into the ocean. He asked why she was doing it and she replied that, with the sun up and the tide going out, the starfish would soon die if she did not act. Perplexed, the man pointed out that there was a long stretch of beach likely with many starfish and she didn’t stand a chance of helping them all. Smiling, she threw another into the sea and said: “I made a difference to that one”. This story provides tremendous insight and is an astute reminder that we each hold in our hands the power to change a mind, situation or life at any time we please. Starfish People nurtures this innate ability to have a positive impact on the outcome of challenges in the workplace because it’s a precious commodity. We embrace this ethos and for us the reward is in witnessing the change that we make to individuals, teams and large organisations. By making a difference one team member, manager or director at a time, Starfish People ultimately makes a difference to companies as a whole and to as many people as possible. 
Meet the Starfish People HR team
Helen Price-Evans Director & HR Guru
Starfish People Director and HR Guru Helen Price-Evans is a CIPD qualified professional with over 20 years of human resources management and business training and coaching experience. A Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) master practitioner with a keen understanding of psychology and communication and an interest in what makes people tick, Helen will provide your business with an empathetic ear and objective voice to work through your HR solutions one-by-one. Helen, who has a long career history in customer services, has a warm and personable relationship-orientated approach. Helen’s excellent sense of humour and positive energy also help to set people at ease and yield excellent results. Familiar with the challenges faced by successful businesses, Helen understands the need to provide clear practical HR and employment law information to support and protect business growth from the people at its roots. Having worked as Head of HR at Checkatrade for many years, Helen knows quality and potential when she sees it and she uses her insight and NLP coaching skills to help businesses, and the people that work within them, to realise this magic and harness it for ultimate success. Helen has worked with a variety of clients from all industries and walks of life, including retailers, trade, business services, charities and even HM’s prisoners who are preparing to go back to work. Preferring to meet every client face-to-face at least once, Helen and can provide HR support over the phone, via Skype and even provide HR training, business training and coaching and customised training programmes online too.
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David Price-Evans Director & Operations Manager
Fellow of the Institute of Sales & Marketing Management, David comes from a strong customer service background through his time working as a Partnerships Manager with Checkatrade. But, without a doubt, Helen is our “people person” while David is our “process person”. An analytical thinker who can work his way through any problem to a positive outcome, Operations Director David has a tremendous eye for detail and never misses a trick. Through the art and science of NLP (for which he is also a qualified practitioner), David has led many teams on journeys towards cultural change and paradigm shifts for more positive business results. Able to look at each situation within a team or organisation with an objective stance to prevent further tensions and issues occurring, David’s strengths lie with keeping information on track and finding the best solutions towards business process improvement. Focussed to excel client expectations, find the most cost-effective way to a positive outcome and avoid potential pitfalls along the way, David is crucial part of the team. With a great belief in creating value for partnerships and improving results within people, David makes sure that Starfish People delivers the very best human resources management and HR solutions to their clients.
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Louis Herbert HR Adviser
Louis is our fantastic HR Adviser at Starfish People HR. Having recently completed a law degree, he brings a methodical and analytical approach to the team. With a keen research interest, Louis enjoys delving into complexities and solving problems methodically. As an HR Adviser, Louis aims to contribute thoughtfully to the objectives of Starfish People HR, using his legal approach to problem-solving to offer the team a different perspective when tackling tasks.
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Deborah Haworth HR Business Partner
Deborah is the latest addition to the Starfish People HR team, bringing with her a wealth of experience across manufacturing, retail, multinationals, and start-ups. With a strong background in Human Resources and Learning & Development, she’s known for helping businesses of all sizes navigate their people challenges with confidence. Her naturally collaborative and adaptable style helps build trust and grow confidence in others, core to our ‘Human First’ culture. Deborah’s pragmatic, down-to-earth approach, paired with her excellent listening and prioritisation skills, ensures that our clients see results that truly make a difference. When she’s not supporting businesses, you’ll likely find Deborah on the back of a motorbike, embracing her love of adventure. A true explorer at heart, she enjoys discovering new countries, soaking up different cultures, and living life to the full.
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Alannah Jeffries Healthcare Partner
Alannah, is an Appointed Representative of the WPA Healthcare Practice PLC. With over 25 years’ experience managing and delivering clients’ expectations in diverse industry sectors, Alannah prides herself on offering a bespoke service for all Clients, giving the best advice from which to make an informed decision. The world of private medical insurance can be overwhelming and its Alannah’s job to make your decision as simple as possible. Fully comprehensive cover is offered for the Private, Corporate & Self-Employed sectors. Priding herself on her integrity Alannah is dedicated to recommending the sort of healthcare she invests in herself. Customer service is at the heart of everything Alannah does, and this is reflected in her high client retention rates. Trained first and foremost to listen, to ask questions with empathy, respect and understanding which enables her to offer client’s the best possible advice. As a consummate professional and a dedicated account manager Alannah is available for ongoing advice as the needs of your business evolves. .
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Bella Head of Security
A staple at the Starfish People office, beloved Bella is Head of Security. Alert, watchful and loyal – a fine example of the German Shepherd breed with a no-nonsense attitude and natural talent for organising the staff – Bella is a soulful softie at heart. As curious as she is confident and highly intelligent, Bella never misses a trick and could have the makings of a fine human resources professional. She’ll be offering NLP coaching too before we know it!
Enzo Head of Employee and Client Welfare
German Shepherd with as much puppy power as Scrappy-Doo, as well as being our cutest recruit. Enzo is Head of Employee and Client Welfare. Always entertaining and inquisitive, this not so little ball of fur can make the most frazzled of us crack a smile. That’s not to say the little chap doesn’t contribute to his own fair share of stress – he’ll gladly chase a ball, or any document inadvertently thrown in error for him! Excitable but gentle in nature, Enzo is also Front of House Manager. When clients and colleagues come to the Starfish People office, they’re sure to be welcomed by a wagging tail and a friendly “Lemme at ’em” attitude.
