Testimonials

• Thank you for everything, especially your patience and professionalism in working this through for me - it is much appreciated.

  Manager, SME, Auckland

• Thank you for supporting me at such short notice. You have been amazing to deal with and so helpful, even working after hours, to ensure that I was able to clear my name and move on with my life.

  Contractor, Auckland

• I want to say thank you for the incredible work you have done to bring about a resolution to the dispute I had with my employer. I know I would not have achieved this outcome if it were not for you. I want to thank you also for your kindness and care for me during this whole process. That and your abilities and judgment impressed me so greatly. I can't say how much I admire and respect you and feel blessed that I had you at my side to navigate through the whole process. I would like to tell you also that at a personal level you are the most inspirational woman I have ever met.

  Manager, SME, Auckland.

• Thanks for your very wise counsel and support

  Director, SME, Auckland

• Thelma worked with me quickly and efficiently on a personal grievance. She dealt with the issues with grace and empathy which gave me the confidence that the issue would be dealt with on my behalf in the most professional manner with an outcome that was fair and reasonable. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend or use Thelma again in the future.

  Executive Corporate Assistant, Auckland

• Thelma has worked with me on a number of diverse organisational challenges over several years now, she is a skilled consultant whose work I trust. She works in a methodical, efficient and respectful way and has built my trust as we have worked together. I also find value in the diverse set of skills and services Thelma can offer which has led to a significant updating of policies and documentation.

  CEO, NPO

• Thelma undertook an HR Audit and provided recommendations of what systems and documentation would add value to our business. The Employment Agreement templates she provided were very practical and were customised to meet our specific needs as was all the documentation. We were able to do a lot of the work in house to save money, with Thelma’s guidance.

  GM, SME, Auckland

• Thelma has assisted us by providing advice, documentation and ongoing coaching through a recent recruitment process. She gave us many tips that we were not aware of including a checklist for the 90 day trial period. She also provided advice and assistance to formalise the induction process which resulted in our new employee becoming productive and feeling a valued part of the team very quickly.

  Director, SME, Auckland

• I have used Thelma’s services many times over the years from both a consultative and combative point of view. The advice she gives is always robust, clear and concise, focused on outcome. Her advice has always proved to be beneficial and without any reservation she is my first port of call when it comes to HR advice and employment issues.

  GM, Multi-National, Auckland

• Thru a referral Thelma has been my “go to” specialist over a range of HR projects including employment agreements, developing a staff handbook and restructuring my business. I have always found Thelma to be pragmatic in developing effective solutions that has suited both the needs of the business and those of our employees.

  Director, SME, Auckland

• Thelma brings a practical, “no fuss” dynamic to dealing with otherwise difficult and complicated HR issues. She has shown an ability to negotiate past the emotional obstacles; get to the core issues; and formulate a mutually acceptable solution in a friendly and enthusiastic manner.

  Financial Controller, SME, Auckland

• When I was promoted from a Sales Consultant to Sales Manager Thelma’s assistance was invaluable. There was a tremendous amount to learn about managing staff and ensuring I was procedurally correct in everything I did. Thelma was only a phone call away to talk things through, she would check documentation for me and her services were provided quickly, efficiently and in such a positive way.

  Sales Manager, Corporate, Auckland

• You can expect exceptional client care and service information and to be supported with integrity, respect and empathy. I felt my interests were promoted and protected that Thelma supported me without any compromising influences or loyalties

  Sales Consultant, SME, Auckland

• Thelma has provided training to our HR and management team, this was presented in an interactive and participative manner. We found this a great way to both learn and resolve real issues facing the company at the same time.

  Financial Controller, SME, Auckland

• We needed an expert to handle an issue that was both difficult and delicate. Thelma handled this professionally enabling the staff involved to feel that she was able to help them through the situation. Thelma’s real strength is the ease she can build a rapport with managers enabling them to deal with the hard issues of the day. I have no hesitation in recommending Thelma French.

  CEO, SME, Auckland

• I have known Thelma French for around 20 years, mainly as a business colleague working in the media industry. Thelma has worked in a number of organisations in the time I have known her and is someone who has truly evolved and developed as she has risen to meet the challenges. Thelma is someone who is very highly principled and who has at the core of her character an unwavering commitment to integrity and equity. She is unique in that she balances those elements of her character with innate warmth and an enormous sense of fun. She is someone who can be relied upon in any situation and provides strength and support to those around her.

  CEO, Corporate, Auckland