People-First. Future-Ready.
Empower. Evolve. EngageTalent.
HR and wellbeing, reimagined — for healthier cultures and stronger leaders.
Trusted by start-ups, scale-ups and global brands
01 · About
Your partner in HR, talent and wellbeing.
A consultancy gives you the how, the why and the what if.
EngageTalent are specialist partners in HR, talent management and workplace wellbeing. We build trusted relationships with businesses of every size — from start-ups to global brands — simplifying the complex work of attracting, engaging and retaining talent.
As your HR and wellbeing partner, we support every part of your people strategy, from compliance and structure to culture and employee experience. We bring the fundamentals of HR together with forward-thinking wellbeing practice, so your business can grow confidently, sustainably and with your people at the centre.
Explore our services02 · Expertise
HR functions, built from the ground up.
EngageTalent is led by Maria Holloway (CIPD), Global HR Director, with 15+ years across HR, talent and health & wellness. Maria has partnered with start-ups, scale-ups and global organisations in tech, fashion, e-commerce, fitness and health, engineering and consulting — across 25+ countries.
She is known for building HR and people functions from the ground up: creating strong foundations, navigating complexity and helping businesses grow with confidence.
- HR strategy & partnering
- Talent & engagement
- Policies & contracts
- Culture & wellbeing
- Employee relations
- Employment law
- Diversity & inclusion
- Organisational design
- Restructures & TUPE
- Succession planning
- Global mobility
- Day-to-day HR
03 · Our approach
The people behind performance. The strategy behind growth.
End-to-end people and workforce consultancy — strategic workforce planning combined with hands-on HR expertise.
The right talent
Recruitment strategy and delivery, workforce planning, talent attraction, engagement and development — building high-performing teams that support long-term commercial success.
Strong foundations
Employment law guidance, policies, systems, governance and organisational infrastructure, so you grow with clarity, compliance and the right structure in place.
Lasting value
Practical, commercially focused solutions that help start-ups scale, support SMEs through change, and partner with leadership teams on transformation and efficiency.
04 · WellSpace @ Work
Wellbeing that moves the numbers.
Improve workplace wellbeing with bespoke wellness sessions.
Employees perform best when they feel their best, mentally and physically. We help businesses increase engagement, improve performance, boost morale and reduce absence by investing in a real wellness-at-work approach.
In partnership with WellSpace, we deliver bespoke fitness and wellness services — a single day, a one-off event or weekly classes. The choice is yours.
Discover WellSpace05 · The HR Collective
A curated network of HR, people & wellbeing professionals.
We bring together experienced HR, people and wellbeing professionals for project work delivered through EngageTalent — a hand-picked collective, at every level.
Whether you're building your career or an established leader thinking about freelancing, consulting or simply more flexibility, this is your invitation to join. When a project comes up — employee relations, restructuring, L&D, people operations, wellbeing or interim leadership — Maria brings in the right people from the network personally.
It's more than a list for work: you'll be part of a genuine community, with resources, guidance and the chance to learn alongside people who do what you do.
Join our network
06 · Insights
Law updates, AI and the future of work.
What's Coming in UK Employment Law: Your Timeline to 2027
The Employment Rights Act 2025 became law in December 2025, and it's being rolled out in stages rather than all at once. Some changes are already here. Since April 2026, Statutory Sick Pay applies from day one,…
Employment Law Radar: What’s Changing & What Businesses Need to Know
Employment law is continuing to shift towards greater employer responsibility — especially for SMEs. Here are the key changes to be aware of, and how to prepare without overcomplicating things. What’s changing -…
Why Every HR Function Needs a Digital Twin
A New Frontier in HR Strategy Imagine having a living, breathing simulation of your workforce — one that allows you to test talent strategies, forecast skill gaps, and model future scenarios before making real-world…
The next step
People challenge keeping you up at night? Let's talk.
From a single tricky ER case to a full people strategy, we'll help you work out the right next step.