Here’s some of the things clients have had to say about Squire HR:
“In the decade in which I worked with Donna Squire I feel I achieved a lifetime’s work. Whether it was numerous complicated restructures, the constantly refining of work flows, the occasionally acrimonious disciplinary, intensive pieces of performance management or supportive and compassionate adjustments to employees’ terms she approached it all with the same can do diligence, focus on delivery and enthusiasm. In a people business Donna is the consummate ‘people person’.
Colleagues, wherever they sat in the company hierarchy and whatever the scenario always found her consistently personable, rational and engaging. When a plan needed that extra element of imagination before implementation or came off the rails during the middle of it Donna’s calm and lateral minded tenacity would unfailingly and proactively click into action. Whether it’s an interim role or a permanent one she’s the most reassuring of wingmen. And apologies for an apparently sexist term (‘wingmen‘) there, Donna would laugh it off, I forgot to add she’s got a great sense of humour!”
Neil Thompson, Editor, Good Morning Britain, ITV
“Donna Squire‘s approach to HR provides managers and the senior team with the essential advice they need to get the job done – while also keeping employees onside thanks to her great communication skills and ability to listen and advise on any issue. The great thing about her is she’s not just there to be an in-emergency-break-glass resource – she’s great when there are the complicated problems that arise, but Donna also gets the key guidance on the radar very early in the planning or development process, collaborating with colleagues to anticipate future needs and avoiding problems in the first place. HR is about process, but it’s also about the end result and Donna skillfully helped us to tread the narrow line that enabled us to satisfy both goals on many occasions. She also does a great job supporting the whole team – helping employees with a range of issues from pensions to recruitment, getting the right contracts in place to allow for flexible working and never being afraid to have the honest conversation with anyone in the team, constructively, when necessary.”
Robin Britton, Head of News, ITV Meridian
“Donna is an invaluable support as an HR colleague. She’s always there for you and is open and honest in her role. Managers need a helping hand at times and Donna is a show of strength when you need her – and a great communicator. She’s passionate about the job she does and gives her time to all members of the team. She’s a pleasure to work with.”
Kim Hewitt, Programme and Digital Editor, ITV Meridian
I had the pleasure of working with Donna whilst at ITV; as a colleague whilst she worked in the Learning and Development team and as her line manager whilst she was the Head of HR for Daytime. Donna has an infectious energy and passion for people and quickly builds effective working relations at all levels of the business. She is a very experienced HR business partner, working with senior leaders to develop effective people plans to support the business needs. An expert in employee engagement, performance management and employee relations, Donna is both creative and commercially minded and through her trusted relations will find a way of achieving the desired commercial outcome whilst putting people first and treating everyone with respect. Donna has a positive “can do” approach and I would highly recommend her as a HR consultant to support your business”.
Sue Harrington, former HR Director, ITV Studios