Welcome to NEARSHORE. The HR Edit

About us

Originally from Cambridgeshire, I studied in Manchester and spent over 15 years in London working in HR with some of the world’s most dynamic industries including creative-media-entertainment companies—from film to broadcast to VFX to gaming.

Hi, I’m Alison, the founder of Nearshore. The HR Edit.

A few years ago, I moved to Croatia and saw an opportunity to offer UK businesses a better alternative: affordable, high-quality HR support without the headaches of offshore providers or the high costs and restrictions of UK-based consultants.

We are your secret weapon

70-80% of UK Small Businesses Operate Without Formal HR

Here’s Why Nearshore. The HR Edit is the Smart Solution

No Bureaucracy, No BS

Straightforward HR that respects your creative process.

1-Hour Time Difference

Located in Croatia, we’re just 1 hour difference.

British Expert

From Cambridge, UK with 15 yrs + experience in London's creative media

IR35 is not a concern in Croatia

Expert support without the overhead.

Expertise, better value for UK

Built for Creatives, by a Creative

Stay compliant without the stress.

Offering employment law that’s as imaginative as it is precise.

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Our Services

Onboarding, Terminations & Navigating Employment Law

Employee Relations & HR Problem Solving

Craft HR Policy, Procedures & Shape Company Culture

4 hours free of charge getting to know your business and your team when terms are agreed

Partnered with a UK Employment Lawyer

Employee Relations add-on

Sometimes, you need the human touch.

Nearshore. The HR Edit can give you the support you need.

Mediation add-on

Employer Coaching & Guidance

Select the number of your employees

Select Project Requirement

PRICING

GROWTH,

CHANGE,

DOWNSIZE

I have been very fortunate to work with Alison for many years in the Entertainments industry, she has been so supportive of me,  her knowledge of employment law is obvious as she is never stressed, somehow she is able to protect employees AND employers and we all like her! Media goes through never-ending changes and Alison will always be the one person who I would want by my side. A truly amazing person and professional.

Noreen B. Client Services

Entertainment Services

James W, former Legal Director EMEA,

Deluxe Entertainment

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TESTIMONIALS

Alison is very good at building strong working relationships with people across the business, creative, corporate and technical. Locally in the UK, in our HQ in the US and also in our overseas facilities. She is tenacious in identifying the key issues and delivering smart commercial outcomes. I highly recommend her.

I have had the pleasure of knowing Alison professionally for many years, during which she has consistently provided invaluable advice and assistance to me with all rhelms of HR queries. Her personality and expertise has greatly contributed to the operation of my business. Alison is a warm and approachable character and this sets her apart from so many HR people I have encountered in my career. While some HR professionals may come across as unapproachable or overly authoritative, Alison embodies the qualities that I believe are essential for HR. She fosters a supportive environment and it makes her an exceptional member of any team and a valuable resource to work alongside.

Mumtaz Y. Founder, My Production Ltd.

www.myproduction.co.uk

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Nearshore. The HR Edit recently supported me through a redundancy process that had been conducted incredibly badly.  Alison took me through the stages of the process and informed me of what each stage was designed to do, the failings in the procedure according to legislation guidleines in the UK and best practice. Importantly I was coached on how to lead and deliver professional objection by return.  Alison gave me ideas on the approach and strategy to ensure the accuracy throughout the process, engagement with solicitors, the litigation process and negotiating the best outcome.

Alison is knowledgable, detailed, professional, forward thinking and strategic.  A straight talker but personable in manner and style.  Her experience, attitude and tenacity are assets to any individual, company or team and I cannot recommend her expertise and insight enough throughout the complex subject of Employment Law and Human Resources.

Maurizio C. Founder & MD

Alison led the HR department during my role as MD in both a large media services organisation and a tech start-up. Alison's passion for people and business resulted in our HR function having a personality that was completely approachable and yet tough and able to support the business through the challenges of rapid expansion and acquisition. As with many businesses, our people and culture were key to our success. Alison played a key leadership role in helping to carve out strategy and deliver it.

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Matthew. Technical Director

Alison led the HR department during my role as Director of Operations at Encore and she helped me manage numerous restructures and complex change in my team.  Alison was able to reassure me and advise me on how to move forward correctly, we hit all our targets whilst also making sure the people being placed 'at risk' were treated fairly.  I enjoyed working with Alison, she has a great attitude that is liked by managers and teams alike.  

Johnny W, Director of Operations

Longform Entertainment

Nearshore. The HR Edit have been amazing.  I have needed real-time coaching to help me navigate a growth period which required a restructure prior to the growth.  Alison was able show me how to plan for the future taking into consideration commercial elements of the business I had not considered.  I was able to effectively manage the departments in my remit and was not overwhelmed by the task at hand.  Thank you to a real expert and patient coach.  Highly recommended.

John. Founder & CFO

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