BloomHQ

🔥 Let's build your People & Culture function for long term success 🔥 We can't just focus on handling today’s problems. It’s about setting your business up for long-term success. A strategic partner will help you build systems that scale, policies that empower, and a culture that's f*cking awesome. We should be thinking about your future while helping you handle what’s in front of you right now. How BloomHQ can help: BloomHQ builds for the long term. We create scalable People and Culture systems that grow with your business. Our focus is on sustainable success — giving you the foundation to thrive now and in the future.

Yesterday we had the great pleasure of meeting and hosting some of the team at Oxfam Aotearoa in some deeper thinking about their policies. Policy work can sometimes be a bit procedural, a bit dry, a bit tick box-y but at BloomHQ, we think it can be empowering, deeply meaningful and values-driven. And luckily Oxfam Aotearoa do too! We are so lucky to be supporting an organisation with such an amazing kaupapa as theirs, in bringing together policy and practice to make sure they can continue to live into their values and deliver on the changes they want to see in the world. No doubt more updates from this partnership as time goes on! Photo: Bop and I outside their lovely office in Tāmaki Makaurau 😍

Tamara Buckland and Bop Murdoch had an epic time with the ImpactLab leadership team yesterday, beginning a journey with them to create meaningful and actionable leadership principles. We are so incredibly impressed with their commitment to their leadership impact, the development of their leaders and the way they all show up for their kaupapa. Thank you Hayden Judd, Maria English and your whole team for this beautiful partnership 😍

🔥 We'll bring straight-talk and tough conversations 🔥 Good People and Culture support means getting real when things aren’t going well. You need someone who can have the tough conversations—whether it’s dealing with conflict, performance issues, or team dynamics—and still keep your business moving forward. Sugar-coating won’t cut it. Honest, direct communication will. How BloomHQ can help: At BloomHQ, we’re not afraid to have the tough conversations. We provide the honest, direct feedback you need to keep your team aligned and performing. We’ll help you navigate conflict and keep things moving forward with confidence.

🔥We'll bring oodles of flexibility to grow with you 🔥 As your business evolves, your People and Culture needs will shift. The right partner is someone who’s adaptable, who can roll with your growth and pivot as necessary. Whether your team is expanding rapidly or facing new challenges, you need someone who’s agile and can move with you, not slow you down with rigid approaches. How BloomHQ can help: At BloomHQ, we pride ourselves on being adaptable. We evolve with your business, delivering flexible People and Culture solutions that meet your needs today and set you up for success tomorrow. No rigid, one-size-fits-all systems - just what works for you.

🔥 Compliance that protects and empowers 🔥 Your People and Culture team is there to help ensure your team and your business are following the rules when it comes to good employee and employer relationships and environments. That's to ensure everyone is well looked after and supported. Compliance isn’t a nice-to-have—it’s a must. But it should never feel like a roadblock. The right partner knows how to keep you legally sound without making it feel like a burden. We make compliance work for you and your team, not against it. How BloomHQ can help: BloomHQ ensures your business stays compliant without it becoming overbearing. We create streamlined, practical compliance frameworks that protect your business and empower your team, so you can focus on growth and being an awesome employer.

🔥 Fractional People and Culture, focused and powerful impact 🔥 Hiring People and Culture on a fractional basis shouldn’t mean getting fractional results. You need someone who can deliver just as much impact with less time on the clock. They should be focused, efficient, and bring solutions that drive real change in your business. How BloomHQ can help: At BloomHQ, we deliver full-time impact, even in a fractional role. With our focused, outcome-based approach, we ensure your People and Culture is set up to grow with you, no matter how much time we spend with you.

🔥 Get yourself an HR partner with real experience in growing businesses 🔥 When your business is scaling fast, you need a People and Culture partner who understands the pressure that comes with growth. They should know how to scale your operations without losing the personal touch that made your company what it is. Their experience needs to match your ambition — helping you grow without adding unnecessary complexity or designing stuff that's just gonna slow you down. How BloomHQ can help: BloomHQ has years of experience with businesses in fast-growth phases. We help you build scalable, flexible People and Culture systems that grow with you — so you can focus on what you do best without getting tangled in the operational weeds.

🔥 Your HR Partner should really *get* your team & culture 🔥 Your first People and Culture hire needs to do more than just handle policies. We're a part of your team and should understand what's important to your team and your culture so we can weave it into the work we lead with you. From recruitment to retention, we'll help build a culture that reflects who you are and drives your team forward. If we're not laser-focused on what makes your team unique and how you want to operate, you’ll feel it in your team’s engagement. At BloomHQ, we really understand how to align your People and Culture strategy with your core values. And not in a surface-level bullshitty kinda way. We’ll work with you to create a customised approach that ensures your culture stays authentic as your business grows — no one-size-fits-all solutions here. - - - Keen to learn more? hello@bloomhq.co.nz www.bloomhq.co.nz

We're already planning for 2025 - can you believe it! How the heck is it October already? 😱 We are interested in hearing from companies who are starting to feel ready to bring in their first People & Culture/HR person and who are looking for an experienced, affordable and kick-ass partner to do this with (hint: it's us!). We have limited capacity in 2025 which is exciting and also a bit daunting! So if you're thinking about what's next for your team and it includes supporting your growth with a highly experienced team of fractional HR folks, get in touch! Flick us a DM, an email at hello@bloomhq.co.nz or pop some time in Tamara's calendar to chat (link in comments). We can't wait to support your team 💜