When Decisions Get Harder, the Right Support Makes All the Difference
Progressa helps UK businesses make the right calls on people, safety, systems and leadership, before those calls start costing them.
For UK businesses with up to 150 employees. Practical, hands-on support from advisers who have been in the room when it mattered.
We help businesses make the right decisions when it matters most.
Built around situations like yours
An employee situation that has grown more complicated than it should have, and is now taking up time and headspace the business cannot afford to lose.
A health and safety gap that came to light at the wrong moment, and left someone wondering what else might not be properly in place.
An employee who is not delivering, and a manager who already knows the conversation is overdue, but is not sure how to handle it well.
A growing headcount with no real HR structure behind it, and the growing sense that this is becoming a liability rather than just an inconvenience.
An ISO requirement coming from a client that nobody in the business currently knows how to meet.
These are the situations ProgressA is built around. The aim is always the same: give the business the structure, judgement and practical support it needs so the right decision becomes clear.
What the right support actually delivers
The businesses that work with Progressa over time tend to describe the same shift: less time spent fire-fighting, more confidence in the decisions that matter, and a clearer sense of where the business is heading.
Human Resources (HR)
Fewer people situations reaching the point where they become expensive. Employment decisions that are made properly, documented correctly, and stand up when challenged.
Health and Safety (H&S)
A business that can face an inspection, an incident or an insurer with confidence. Practical controls in place that reflect how the operation actually works, managed by someone who stays across it.
Leadership and Coaching
Managers who can handle pressure, make better calls and take ownership without needing the founder in the room every time. A leadership team that grows with the business rather than becoming a bottleneck in it.
Recruitment
Better hires, made with more confidence and less wasted time. A structured process that reduces the risk of appointing the wrong person and gives the right person the best chance of succeeding.
ISO and Management Systems
A business with the systems and controls to scale consistently, meet client requirements and walk into any audit without scrambling. Operational structure that reflects how the business actually runs.
What makes us different
The same adviser. A straight answer. No handoffs.
Progressa works alongside clients in the business, on the decisions that matter, for as long as the support is needed. That means continuity, accountability and advice that reflects what is actually happening in your business, rather than a set of recommendations written for a business that looks vaguely similar to yours.
You deal with the same person who knows your business.
Advice grounded in operational experience, applied to your situation.
Clear outcomes agreed upfront, with no open-ended commitments.
We say what we think, including when the answer is uncomfortable.
Support that scales as your needs change.
Our Core Services
Five ways Progressa supports your business
Each service is built around the decisions that matter most in that area. They work individually or together as part of a single joined-up engagement.
Health & Safety
Most businesses know they need proper health and safety in place. Fewer have someone they can genuinely rely on to manage it. Progressa provides hands-on H&S support that keeps your people safe and your business protected, from risk assessments and audits through to incident response and safety culture. No templates dropped in your inbox. Someone who actually knows your site.
Human Resources
Employment issues rarely stay simple for long. Progressa handles the HR work that takes up too much of your time and carries too much risk to get wrong, from contracts, policies and handbooks through to disciplinaries, grievances, absence and performance. Retained support that works like having a part-time HR director who already knows the business.
Business Coaching
The businesses that scale well tend to have managers who can make good decisions under pressure. Progressa works with leadership teams and individual managers through structured coaching, 360 assessment and focused development, building the capability that turns a competent team into a confident one.
ISO Management Systems
ISO certification and management systems only create value when they reflect how a business actually operates. ProgressA builds and implements systems that work beyond the audit, giving the business the structure, controls and governance it needs to scale consistently and stay in control.
Recruitment
A bad hire is expensive in ways that rarely show up cleanly on a spreadsheet. We bring an HR-led approach to recruitment, from role design and job descriptions through to candidate assessment and offer support, reducing the risk of appointing the wrong person and the associated costs.
Who We Work With
If the business is growing faster than the structure around it, you will know the feeling
ProgressA works with MDs and founders in UK businesses up to 150 employees. Usually in construction, manufacturing, professional services or logistics. Almost always carrying more responsibility for their people, their safety and their decisions than they have formal support for.
If that sounds familiar, you are in the right place.
Instinct
The business has grown on good judgement and hard work. But some decisions are getting too consequential to keep making without proper support behind them.
Risk
Whether it is a safety obligation, an employment situation or a compliance requirement, the risk of getting something wrong is higher than it used to be and harder to manage alone.
Complexity
Headcount has grown and the HR and people management side of the business has not kept pace. Things that used to sort themselves out no longer do.
Scale
Ready to scale, but not yet structured for it. The ambition is there. The systems, controls and management capability needed to grow without losing control are still catching up.
Our Testimonials
What Our Clients Are Saying
“Before working with ProgressA, I was spending half my week putting out HR fires and worrying about compliance. Within days, they helped us get clear policies in place, coached our managers, and even supported our recruitment drive. It’s freed up so much headspace and time — I finally feel like I’m leading again, not just surviving.”
— Marta R., Managing Director, Precision Fabrication Ltd
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say About Us
Nick & the team at Progressa have added real value to our business. The pace and unpredictability of the film, TV and events industry mean we need someone who understands both the creative environment and the responsibilities that come with leading a growing team. Nick brings exactly that. He combines deep expertise, with a calm, straightforward approach that makes complex matters easy to navigate. What stands out is his ability to balance compliance with commercial reality — giving us confidence that we’re doing things properly while keeping the business moving.
Nick has become a trusted and highly respected partner to our leadership team. His involvement has strengthened how we look after our people and how we operate as a company. I would recommend Progressa to any organisation looking for experienced, no-nonsense support delivered with genuine care and professionalism.
— John Wasmuth
Chief Financial Officer, Supply 2 Location
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If something in your business is getting heavier to carry, it is worth a conversation. Start with a focused consultation and we will tell you honestly whether we can help.
FAQs
Your questions answered. Find out how we can support your business today.
What size companies do you work with?
We specialise in supporting businesses with up to 150 employees. This is the stage where compliance and operational complexities often arise. Our tailored approach ensures you receive the right guidance for your unique challenges.
Can we use just one service?
Absolutely! Many clients engage us for a single service, such as recruitment or health & safety. Over time, they often choose to combine services as their needs evolve.
What makes you different?
We pride ourselves on being hands-on and industry-savvy. Our consultants bring real-world experience, steering clear of bureaucratic red tape. This ensures our advice is practical and actionable.
What are your pricing options?
We offer both fixed pricing and retainer options to suit your needs. Transparency is key, so we always clarify costs upfront. You won’t be locked into unnecessary commitments.
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