Business Details
19 Years
experience
Expert HR Consultancy Services in Reading
Established in 2007, Forbury People has built a reputation as a trusted partner for Chief Executives and Human Resource Directors seeking strategic HR solutions. Our approach combines deep legal expertise with practical commercial awareness to deliver tailored services across private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. With a team of seasoned consultants, we specialise in navigating complex HR challenges including business transformations, leadership development, and high-stakes negotiations. Our unique value lies in our ability to implement solutions that reduce risk while minimising disruption, supported by our associated law firm Clarkslegal. Operating globally through extensive networks, we maintain a focus on innovation and thought leadership while delivering measurable results.Our consultants bring decades of combined experience across diverse industries including utilities, IT, pharmaceuticals, and retail. We measure success through our capacity to innovate, transform, and deliver practical HR solutions that align with organisational objectives. Our flexible service model accommodates both interim support and long-term strategic partnerships. Committed to continuous improvement, we maintain rigorous quality standards across all our engagements. This dedication to excellence has established us as a preferred HR consultancy for organisations facing complex people management challenges.
Services
HR Consultancy
Leadership Coaching
Employee Engagement
Business Transformation
Industrial Relations
Supply Chain Ethics
Crisis Management
Inward Investment
Data Protection
Talent Acquisition
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We have over 17 years' experience supporting executive leadership teams with complex HR challenges
- Our consultants combine legal expertise with practical commercial awareness in all engagements
- We deliver tailored solutions that reduce risk while minimising business disruption
- Our global networks and sector-specific knowledge enhance our service delivery capabilities
- We maintain rigorous quality standards through continuous performance measurement against key metrics
What people say
Good HR advice
Practical solutions
Legal expertise
Measurable results
Commercial awareness
Services
HR Consultancy
Our HR consultancy services provide strategic guidance and practical solutions for complex people management challenges. We combine legal expertise with commercial awareness to deliver tailored HR strategies that align with business objectives. Our consultants work across sectors to implement effective workforce solutions that reduce risk and drive organisational success.
Leadership Coaching
We offer senior leadership coaching to develop executive capabilities and enhance organisational performance. Our programmes focus on building strategic leadership skills, improving decision-making, and fostering effective team dynamics. With experienced coaches from diverse industries, we deliver tailored development solutions that produce measurable leadership improvements.
Business Transformation
Our business transformation services help organisations navigate complex change initiatives successfully. We specialise in restructuring programmes, cultural transformation, and operational improvements while minimising disruption. Our approach combines strategic planning with practical implementation support to ensure sustainable business improvements and successful change adoption.
Industrial Relations
We provide expert support for managing industrial relations challenges and maintaining positive workplace relationships. Our services include collective bargaining, dispute resolution, and employee engagement strategies. With deep sector knowledge, we help organisations navigate complex employment relations issues while protecting business interests and maintaining workforce morale.
Supply Chain Ethics
Our supply chain integrity services help businesses establish responsible sourcing practices and ethical supply chain management. We develop risk-minimisation strategies that address modern slavery, environmental sustainability, and corporate social responsibility. Our consultants work with organisations to implement ethical frameworks that protect reputation while meeting regulatory requirements.
People
Monica Atwal
Director
Monica specialises in employment relations and immigration with extensive experience across utilities, IT, pharmaceuticals, and retail sectors. She combines strategic and legal expertise to deliver practical HR solutions while serving as Managing Partner at Clarkslegal.
Angela Williams
HR Director
Angela brings global leadership experience in HR strategy design and delivery across FTSE and NASDAQ-listed companies. Her expertise includes culture development, digital transformation, and business turnarounds across international markets with a focus on organisational agility.
Sam Patrick
HR Advisor
Sam offers practical HR solutions with banking sector experience in recruitment, performance management, and complex disciplinary issues. Her commercial approach addresses a wide range of HR challenges while supporting organisational growth requirements.
Mike Matthews
HR Consultant
Mike provides strategic and operational HR expertise with 30+ years' experience across retail, health, and banking sectors. As a CIPD Fellow, he specialises in leadership programmes, organisational design, and talent management solutions.
Ben Holt
HR Specialist
Ben combines ICM Level 5 coaching with mediation expertise and former CBI HR leadership experience. He develops people strategies, coaches senior leaders, and implements effective employee relations frameworks across diverse organisations.
Questions
What HR services do you specialise in?
We specialise in strategic HR consultancy, leadership development, business transformation, industrial relations, and supply chain ethics across multiple sectors.
How do you support business transformations?
Our team delivers tailored change management solutions that reduce risk while minimising disruption during organisational transitions.
What industries do you work with?
We have extensive experience in utilities, IT, pharmaceuticals, retail, logistics, and motor industries.
Do you offer international HR support?
Yes, we provide services to Commonwealth, US, and European businesses through our global networks.
How do you ensure legal compliance?
Our consultants combine legal expertise with practical commercial awareness, supported by our associated law firm Clarkslegal.
What makes your approach unique?
We combine strategic insight with implementation support, measuring success through our ability to innovate, transform, and deliver results.
