About Us

About Breathing Space

Breathing Space is the leading independent HR Consultancy in Yorkshire.

We guide and support businesses through the complexities of people management, so they have the space, freedom, and opportunity to focus on growing their businesses.

Suzie Bogle founded Breathing Space in 2006 and brings strong ethical values and a passion for helping businesses grow. Leading the way in Yorkshire with creative and original thinking to provide expert advice and support.

The business has continually innovated and invested in new products and services to be at the forefront of HR’s growing role within SMEs.

Good at what we do. Ethical in how we do it.

We promote strong company ethics and values to hold ourselves and our clients accountable.

  • Be good
  • Be honest
  • Be flexible
  • Be courageous
  • Be clear

In Partnership

We partner with ambitious businesses to provide expert HR support.

Our highly experienced team is dedicated to helping you achieve your strategic goals and build strong, lasting relationships.

We believe in straight-talking and knowledgeable advice that you can rely on, giving you the confidence and breathing space to succeed.

Our focus is on improving the employee experience because we know that better people make for a better business.

Tailored Support to meet your business needs.

At Breathing Space, we understand the disruptive impact the pandemic has had on businesses and the changes Lockdown made to working culture.

That’s why we’re taking a proactive approach to help the next generation of leaders face the challenges to come.

Our revamped service model is tailored to reflect the “new world of HR” and the evolving needs of our customers.

What we offer

Flexi Package

Managing people issues in a small company can be a challenge, especially when you’re still growing, and the workload is unpredictable.

That’s where the Flexi package comes in. It’s an innovative solution designed to make life easier for start-ups with less than 5 employees OR larger companies looking for senior strategic HR backup support.

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Essentials Package

Our Essentials Package has become the go-to for many small businesses.

With this 12-month subscription, you’ll get everything you need to ensure your employment law foundations and HR compliance are covered. From contracts and bespoke employee handbooks to templates, guidance, and unlimited phone and email support from your dedicated People Partner.

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Up&Up Package

Looking for support services that go beyond the basics? Look no further than the Up&Up Package!

This comprehensive support package is tailored to meet your unique business priorities. At the heart of the Up&Up Package is a focus on employee experience. We work with our clients to develop employer brand and attraction strategies, improve employee engagement and retention, develop talent, and build a strong HR infrastructure.

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DevelopMe

DevelopME is the ultimate online learning and development platform.

You’ll be able to take charge of your own, and your people’s, personal and professional growth like never before. With access to over 8000 eLearning assets and interactive assessments, covering basics like H&S, GDPR, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Management, and Leadership skills, you can implement specific learning Tracks for your organisation’s needs

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myHRIS

The Breathing Space team spent countless hours working with various HR Information Systems (HRIS) in search of the perfect fit, but alas, none met our high standards.

That’s why we’re proud to introduce our very own myHRIS – a system designed with every business in mind. Our system is sleek, streamlined, and customisable, making it the perfect fit for businesses of any size.

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Salary Benchmarking

Looking for a powerful tool to enhance your recruitment and retention strategies?

Breathing Space has invested in CIPD Inform which provides accurate analytics and benchmarking capabilities, to help our clients attract, retain, and motivate talent with up-to-the-minute data. With our help, clients can develop a comprehensive reward structure…

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Meet the Team

Suzie

Suzie

Business Owner & Senior HRBP
Mandy

Mandy

People Partnering Manager
Sharon

Sharon

People Partner
Natalie

Natalie

People Partner

Karen

EA to Business Owner & MD
Rachel

Rachel

Business Support Assistant
Clare

Clare

Client Services Partner
Neil

Neil

Commercial & Finance Director

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