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Services at arickard

Grounded support for leaders, teams, and organisations that need clarity, stability, and practical direction. No theatrics. No corporate noise. Just real partnership and steady guidance.

I support organisations at the point where people, performance, and operations collide. The work is clear, steady, and focused on understanding what’s really happening – so decisions become easier, teams work better, and the business moves with direction instead of pressure.

Support is designed for organisations navigating growth, transition, or internal misalignment. Common situations include:

 

  • teams feeling disconnected or overwhelmed
  • unclear roles, responsibilities, or ownership
  • operations that feel reactive rather than structured
  • repeated hiring challenges or mismatched candidates
  • behavioural tension or communication issues affecting performance
  • growth that exposes structural gaps
  • leaders carrying too many people-related responsibilities alone
  • startups needing part‑time HR, recruitment, or operations support (onsite Malta, remote, or travel)

HR Consulting

Human-first HR support that improves communication, culture, and performance. Support includes:

 

  • employee relations & conflict navigation
  • performance and expectations frameworks
  • culture and engagement guidance
  • burnout awareness & behavioural insight
  • leadership support for people decisions
  • HR processes, structure, policy refinement, and maternity leave coverage

Operations & Business Consulting

Structure and stability across the operational side of your business. Support includes:

 

  • workflow & process optimisation
  • organisational and team mapping
  • role responsibilities & ownership clarity
  • identifying operational friction and inefficiencies
  • founder and management advisory
  • stabilising teams during growth or change

Recruitment Support (Strategic, Non-Agency)

Hiring clarity — without acting as a recruitment agency. Support includes:

  • role definition & grounded job descriptions
  • reviewing CVs & shortlisting
  • interviewing & behavioural insight
  • internal sourcing support
  • agency liaison (if involved)
  • onboarding guidance (30–90 days)
  • exit interviews for honest feedback

Leadership & People Advisory

Emotionally intelligent support for founders and leaders navigating people and organisational challenges. Support includes:

  • founder advisory
  • leadership communication & presence
  • behavioural and relational insights
  • emotional intelligence in teams
  • conflict support
  • culture alignment
  • decision-making clarity

Support can be hourly, project-based, retainer-based, or a one-time deep dive depending on the organisation’s needs. No long commitments.

The approach is calm, structured, and practical, with clear communication and steady presence.

Yes. Early‑stage businesses often need only a few hours per week of structured HR, recruitment, or operational support. This provides stability without a full‑time hire.

Experience covers iGaming, hospitality, tech, software, transport, executive and global recruitment, and professional services. Support also includes HR practices and employment law within the Malta territory.

Yes. Support includes role clarity, shortlisting, interviews, behavioural insights, and coordination with agencies when needed. This is practical recruitment support without operating as an agency.

Yes. Guidance is available for agencies and internal hiring teams, especially in process optimisation, role clarity, and operational structure.

Covers workflow clarity, role mapping, process refinement, and operational problem-solving.

Yes. Many leaders focus naturally on business direction while finding people matters emotionally draining or overly demanding. This service provides calm, steady support behind the scenes so leadership can stay focused on the business.

Yes. The work adapts to organisations of all sizes, from startups to mature teams navigating growth, transition, or internal challenges.

Yes. Onsite, remote, hybrid, and travel-based support are all available.

Yes. Maternity cover can be provided directly or through trusted HR professionals who can step in to maintain continuity and stability during extended leave periods.

Your partner in growth and balance

Success is both personal and professional. Through consulting, coaching, and deep listening, I support individuals and businesses in building strategies that honour their goals, values, and humanity

 

Let’s begin with a free consultation to explore your needs