Welcome to the HR Business Blueprint Podcast. I’m Nikki Masterman, Founder and CEO of Inspired HR.

In this episode, I’m joined by Stephanie Bonnie and Debbie Crompton, co-founders of Stebbington, a systems and automation consultancy that helps HR consultants build smarter, more efficient businesses.

We explore how Steph and Debbie went from corporate process and systems roles into running their own tech-focused consultancy, and how their 20-year friendship has shaped the way they work together and support their clients.

We dive into what automation and CRM systems really mean for HR consultants, from those just starting with spreadsheets to established firms struggling to keep up with growth, and why having one clear source of truth for clients, prospects and processes is critical to scaling successfully.

Steph and Debbie share insights into process mapping, documenting how your business processes can reduce mistakes, improve onboarding, and make things far easier to delegate, automate and grow.

We also discuss the role of AI in HR systems, where it can add real value, where human judgement still matters, and how to use technology in a way that supports relationships rather than replacing them.

Connect with Stephanie and Debbie:

Website: https://www.stebbington.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stebbington

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stebbington

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stebbington

Connect with me:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkimasterman/

Website: https://www.inspired-hr.co.uk/

Welcome to the HR Business Blueprint Podcast. I’m Nikki Masterman, founder and CEO of Inspired HR.

In this episode, I’m joined by Daniel Barnett, a leading employment law barrister, broadcaster on LBC’s Legal Hour and founder of the HR Inner Circle.

We explore Daniel’s career in employment law and his extensive experience representing cases in employment tribunals, before diving into the realities of working in HR consultancy and the challenges HR professionals face in an ever-changing legal landscape.

Daniel shares why community and peer support are so important in HR, and how the HR Inner Circle and Virtual Employment Law Academy help HR professionals stay confident, compliant, and continuously learning.

We also discuss the growing focus on neurodiversity in the workplace and why HR leaders need to be equipped with both legal knowledge and practical support to create inclusive, high-performing organisations.

Connect with Daniel:

Website: https://www.danielbarnett.co.uk/

HR Inner Circle: https://www.hrinnercircle.co.uk/

Connect with me:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkimasterman/

Website: https://www.inspired-hr.co.uk/

Welcome to the HR Business Blueprint podcast! I'm Nikki Masterman, founder and CEO of Inspired HR. In 2024, I launched a unique licensee model designed to empower ambitious HR, mediation, coaching, recruitment and learning and development professionals.

We provide them with the tools, systems, support, and community they need to build and grow successful businesses under the brand of Inspired HR.

In this podcast series, I'll be joined by inspiring guests from the business world—experts I’ve had the pleasure of working and partnering with. Together, we’ll dive into the advantages of purchasing a licensed business and share our experience and strategies to help you thrive in our exciting industry.

If you would like to find out more, head to our website at www.inspired-hr.co.uk and make sure you subscribe to the podcast, so you don’t miss out on any future episodes.