Testimonials
Lisa has been part of our team delivering training for HETV Professionals on Good Working Practices. As an HR expert with a wealth of experience in Film and TV, Lisa has that rare combination of skills that make her the perfect match for the work we do. She both implicitly understands the demands of the sector but also can see where better working is necessary for everyone to move towards better processes. Her calm approach, and knowledgeable input brings a real asset to productions looking to strengthen their HR functions, and approaches to dealing with the fast-paced environment they work within. I would recommend and have recommended Lisa to productions in this context. Flexible, approachable and sincere are assets to her character and her approach to business.
Alison Surtees, Producer, Consultant, Trainer – Almaison Producers
As a small indie we don’t have our own HR dept and it’s really difficult to ensure that we are keeping up with the frequent changes in legislation and to be confident that we are always ‘doing the right thing’ by our freelance & employed workers. Using Lisa Balderson’s HR consultant services has changed all that. Her knowledge is second-to-none and she is our first port of call when we need HR advice. I can highly recommend Lisa.
Helen Spedding, Head of Production, VeryMuchSo Productions
I highly recommend Lisa for any team in need of expert HR support, particularly within the Film and TV Sector.
With her extensive experience and deep understanding of industry demands, Lisa combines unique skills that perfectly suit the challenges and needs of our work. Lisa’s calm demeanour and insightful contributions are invaluable assets for productions aiming to enhance their HR functions. Her flexible, approachable, and sincere nature makes her a pleasure to work with, and I confidently recommended her to productions seeking a professional who genuinely understands the field and brings a positive impact to any team.
Addie Orfila, TV and Film Production Consultant and Trainer, Addie Orfila Training
ILisa did a management training session for our Account Managers, which they all absolutely raved about. Everyone spoke so highly about the experience and said they'd come away feeling like they'd learnt news skills and been encouraged to think in ways that went beyond even management itself. They couldn't have been more positive!
Lois Brown, Head of Communications at Gemma Bell and Company Ltd
We regularly work with Lisa to support us with our HR needs. We work across a wide range of productions and projects, often with complex needs. Lisa’s approach to her work is flexible, transparent and hugely insightful. She communicates the legalities clearly and calmly and has a skill for unpacking complicated situations in a way that is both supportive and incredibly comprehensive. I have no hesitation in recommending Lisa – she brings huge value and is an asset to any project, production or team she is involved with.
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We brought Lisa on board over two years ago to help address the growing conflicts between staff members and overhaul our internal HR processes, which were becoming unworkable as the company expanded from a team of 5 to 35 in just 4 years. Lisa began by conducting a thorough HR audit, which helped us pinpoint key areas for improvement. This allowed us to implement targeted improvements in both our processes and management practices.
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One key improvement was organising management training for our senior staff. Not only did this boost managers' confidence, enabling them to manage their teams more independently, but also improved the experience for junior staff by fostering clearer communication and better support.
I’m excited to continue working with Lisa as she continues to strengthen the culture at whynow, making it an even more enjoyable and productive place to work.
Finn Brown, COO, whynow Media
Lisa has been invaluable for our company. As a small indie, we don’t have a dedicated HR department but are very mindful of employment legislation, which is constantly in change. Lisa has given us the confidence and assurance that we operate fairly and properly on this front, given her ability to assess any employment scenario and give detailed and correct advice, through her very thorough knowledge in this area. Highly recommended!
Heenan Bhatti, Director and Executive Producer, ClockWork Films
whynow has benefited from the help and professional advice from Lisa over the last 2 years. Lisa has guided and supported all the whynow’s teams, providing the right advice in order that everyday work can be completed efficiently by a happy and supported workforce.
Lisa provides expertise and up-to-date valuable advice to develop the business, which gives us the peace of mind that our HR is being managed in line with employment legislation, providing us with all the documents for our employment contracts and issue regular updates on changing policies and procedures along with an employee handbook that is tailored to our business.
Lisa covers all aspects of HR and has helped us through everything from recruitment, welfare & disciplinary meetings, another important element Lisa provides to us. Lisa continues to supply onsite training to help develop all managers within the business to have the tools they need to successfully lead and manage their teams.
It’s a pleasure working with Lisa and I would happily recommend Lisa to any business in need of guidance and advice.
Daniel Lilly, Head of Production, whynow studios
Lisa Balderson has been a trusted guide for us on HR matters for the past couple of years, and I find her a calming influence, as well as being a very knowledgeable Consultant. As a small, people-centred charity committed to fairness, Lisa has been diligent in sharing with us best practice and step-by-step advice, always with the sensitivity required, and a broader working knowledge of the context in which we operate as a film organisation. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Lisa.
Melanie Iredale, Director, Reclaim the Frame
Lisa has worked with us across a number of productions, in the first instance in relation to the training of all of our crew on the production, including Executives and she then served as consultant on the productions. Working in person or remotely Lisa's speed of response and guidance over the course or productions that ran for up to 30 weeks of Principal Photography was outstanding. I would not hesitate to employ Lisa on future productions.
Karl Liegis, Head of Production, 60Forty Films