Human Resource Consulting done differently.

Shaping businesses where people and profits thrive together.

Human Resources Consulting Services

Human Resources Consulting Services

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HR Advice & strategy

Behind every exceptional workplace is an employer who cares – genuinely, deeply, wholeheartedly.

From navigating the hard moments to building the culture you've always envisioned, the right support changes everything.

Our Services
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Building HR systems and processes that actually work for your business.

Practical, tailored and built to last, the Sage & Cedar HR process is proactive and designed to grow with your business and team from whatever stage you’re at.

  • Policies and procedures your team will actually understand

  • Employment documents and frameworks that protect your business and your people

  • Performance review and management processes that are fair, clear and easy to implement

  • Onboarding and offboarding processes which set the tone from day one right through to the end

  • A complete, holistic HR system delivering confidence your team is cared for, your culture is secured and your obligations are met

About Us
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Our difference is in the conversation.

Real change doesn’t just come from a new document or process. It comes from a genuine understanding for how and why it matters.

Every strategy, document and process Sage & Cedar create is supported with my communication advice to ensure it makes a real difference.

SERVICES

SERVICES

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    Advice & Strategy

    Your business doesn’t always need another policy or person – it needs a people strategy. I work with you to design a clear roadmap that aligns your business goals with the people and the frameworks you need to achieve them. My holistic insights ensure the alignment of all facets of your business so you’re moving forward with clarity and confidence.

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    Culture & Communication Pulse Check

    The right HR infrastructure protects your business and your people. This Pulse Check performs a holistic and judgement-free audit of your team and your current HR system so we can understand what’s working and where improvements are needed. The audit results help me to build HR systems and processes which are unique to your business and built to last.

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    Training & Speaking

    Cultures transform when people are given the skills to communicate better. From courageous communication to leadership development, I design and facilitate workshops and training that are practical, engaging and built around the practical skills your team need to face real challenges every day.

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The WellWork Blueprint

Great workplaces aren’t built by accident, they’re built on the right foundations.

The WellWork Blueprint is a complete, end-to-end process that sets your business up with the full suite of HR systems, documents and processes you need to get ahead of your people challenges.

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About me

Hi, I’m Leanne.

I work alongside employers across Australia to build the people strategies, HR foundations and communication frameworks that make great workplaces possible, without the overwhelm.

I support you with guidance that ensures you can respond with clarity and certainty. From shaping your values-led people strategy to navigating complex workplace situations, I provide experienced, trusted support to move forward with confidence.

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When people challenges arise, I’m right there with you.

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At the heart of everything I do:

  • Kindness and compassion in every interaction, even the tough ones

  • Sharing the load that comes with managing people and employment obligations

  • HR solutions that are holistic, practical and built to last

  • Offering the soft place to land that all employers deserve

KIND WORDS

KIND WORDS

  • The experience has been life changing for our business.

    We have been working with Leanne for the past six months & the experience has been life changing for our business. Our recent staff meeting & performance reviews have been very enjoyable with everyone feeling very comfortable & contributing in the sessions. Leanne has certainly brought us closer as a team & I'm looking forward to working with her in the future

    Ben Wundersitz – Anna Binna

  • I couldn’t recommend her and her business more highly.

    Leanne’s guidance, education, professional service and assurance took away all the stress. Knowing I am able to consult her on any small business HR matter and that I will always receive top-quality service when I need it gives me confidence in my employer role.

    Helen Whait - ActivOT

  • We have been very impressed with Leanne’s open, honest, approachable and friendly nature.

    We have been working with Leanne Hasting for three and a half years. We have been very impressed with Leanne’s open, honest, approachable and friendly nature. Leanne has a wealth of knowledge and has supported us to develop processes and documentation that ensures we provide clarity and effective business practices.

    Caren Hammerstein – Kadina Child Care Centre

  • Leanne was a dream to work with.

    She was professional and thorough in her approach and did all the hard work. She assisted with interviews and offered solid advice answering all my questions.

    Deb Smith – Hills Portrait Studio

  • Working with Leanne couldn't have been better!

    Working with Leanne couldn't have been better! She is very understanding, easy to speak with and knows her HR business 100%! I couldn't have taken my business to the next step without her services.

    Bec Rowan – Simply Clean Solutions

  • Leanne not only delivered but exceeded our expectations.

    Her friendly and warm demeanor, combined with her thorough background work, ensured she fully understood our brief and brought it to life. We are incredibly grateful for this positive experience and the strong working relationship we built.

    Adam Beauchamp – AB Design Studio

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