Employee Owned. People Powered. Future Focused.
We’re proud to be an Employee Owned Trust, securing the long-term future of hr inspire for our employees, clients and communities.
Why We Chose Employee Ownership
Employee ownership is a natural extension of who we are and what we stand for as a business.
For many years, we’ve helped organisations create great places to work through exceptional people support, advice and partnership. Becoming an Employee Owned Trust allows us to apply those same principles to our own business by giving our employees a genuine stake in our future.
It protects the culture we’ve worked hard to build, preserves our independence and ensures that the success of hr inspire is shared by the people who help create it every day.
What Employee Ownership Means for Our Clients
Whilst our ownership structure has evolved, our commitment to our clients remains exactly the same.
Employee ownership strengthens our long-term focus, allowing us to continue investing in our people, our expertise and the quality of service we deliver. It creates even greater engagement across our team, with everyone playing a part in the continued success of the business.
For our clients, that means the same trusted relationships, practical advice and responsive support, backed by a team that is invested in delivering exceptional outcomes
Proud Members of the Employee Ownership Community
We’re proud members of the Employee Ownership Association (EOA), the UK’s leading organisation supporting employee-owned businesses.
Becoming employee owned is not simply a change in ownership structure; it’s becoming part of a growing movement of businesses that believe people are their greatest asset. Through our EOA membership, we’re able to share experiences, learn from other employee-owned organisations and contribute to the continued growth of employee ownership across the UK.
As both an employee-owned business and people consultancy, we’re passionate about championing workplaces where people can thrive.
Meet Us at eoaLive! | 8th October 2026, The Lowry Manchester
We’re delighted to be exhibiting at eoaLive!, one of the UK’s leading events dedicated to employee ownership.
The event brings together employee-owned businesses, advisers and sector experts from across the UK to share ideas, celebrate success and explore the future of employee ownership.
As a relatively new Employee Owned Trust, we’re excited to share our own journey, learn from fellow employee-owned businesses and contribute to the continued growth of the sector.
If you’re attending eoaLive!, we’d love to meet you. Come and visit the hr inspire team and discover how employee ownership is helping shape our future.
What Our People Say
“People have always been at the heart of hr inspire. Employee ownership reinforces everything we’ve built over the years and creates a strong foundation for the future. It allows us to protect our values, reward our people and continue delivering outstanding support to our clients.”
Sandra McLellan, Joint Managing Director
“Employee ownership creates a powerful connection between our people and our performance. Every member of the team plays an important role in our success, and this model ensures everyone benefits from the value we create together.”
Gordon McLellan, Joint Managing Director
“Becoming employee owned was an exciting moment for hr inspire. It recognises the contribution every employee makes to our success and gives us all a genuine stake in the future of the business. As Employee Trustee Director, I’m proud to represent the voice of our employees as we continue this journey together..”
Jane Tobin, Head of Marketing and Employee Trust Director
