The R.E.A.L. Team

Rebecca Fordham

Rebecca Fordham

My R.E.A.L. Role

As co-founder and Director I lead the way in growing our team of HR Superheroes to support our clients.

Most common word/phrase used: "What's for lunch, I'm starving?" (Usually said approx. 5 minutes after breakfast) or, "Do you want the legal answer or the commercial answer?"

Guilty Pleasure: The shocking extent of cheesy tunes on my ipod.

Geoff Fordham

Geoff Fordham

My R.E.A.L. Role

As Operations Director I am the R.E.A.L. man behind the R.E.A.L. women, likes James Bond's 'Q' kitting out and looking after our HR Superheroes.

Most common word/phrase used: "Happy Days" or "No, girls, you can't claim shoes and handbags back on expenses."

Guilty Pleasure: Domino's Pizza...it's the best!

Debbie Smyth

Debbie Smyth

My R.E.A.L. Role

As Human Resources Manager I am one of the HR Superheroes spinning around the area to save our newest clients from the legal nightmare that is employment law and whipping existing clients into shape.

Most common word/phrase used: Really? Whatever!

Guilty Pleasure: Shopping for shoes, bags, clothes and....shopping in general!

Berni Pickering

Berni Pickering

My R.E.A.L. Role

As Office Manager I am the R.E.A.L. co-ordinator, where the superheroes come to touch base and refuel for their next mission.

Most common word/phrase used: "Oh Pants" or "Wickiiiiiid", both usually at the top of my voice.

Guilty Pleasure: Neighbours and Home and Away

Sarah Howells

Sarah Howells

My R.E.A.L. Role

I am the team's Passionate PA and ensure that the gang get introduced to new businesses that need their support, either through networking, speaking at events, or getting their cheesy grins printed in the business press.

Most common word/phrase used: "Yay"...when things are going right. Or "Bums" on the rare occasions they don't!

Guilty Pleasure: Shoes....love 'em!

Peter Wareing

Peter Wareing

My R.E.A.L. Role

I am the team's Barrister and if you are faced with an Employment Tribunal claim I am on hand to provide expert support through to a successful conclusion.

Helen Lawrence

Helen Lawrence

My R.E.A.L. Role

I head up our Oxford office and with more year's experience in HR than I care to admit, I will get your HR function shipshape in no time, and am always on the end of the 'phone to answer any of your HR emergencies.