Lighthouse HR Podcast

The Lighthouse HR Podcast is for CEOs, founders and HR leaders who want people strategy to be a real growth engine, not just an admin function. In each short, focused episode, I translate over 20 years of senior HR experience with organisations like Amazon, IKEA and large multi-site UK businesses into practical tools, language and examples you can take straight into your next meeting.

Maggie Sierko, Podcast

Short, practical episodes for CEOs, founders and HR leaders who want HR to drive performance – not just process.

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Welcome to Lighthouse HR Podcast

A Strategic Resource for CEOs and HR Leaders

The Lighthouse HR Podcast is a trusted resource for CEOs, founders and HR leaders who expect people strategy to drive sustainable growth, not just administration. Each concise episode distils over 20 years of senior HR experience with organisations such as Amazon, IKEA and large multi-site UK businesses into clear frameworks and practical tools you can apply in the boardroom.
 
If your organisation is navigating growth, change or transformation and you need HR to keep pace with your commercial ambitions, this podcast offers grounded, evidence-based guidance to inform better decisions and more effective leadership.
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Introduction to Lighthouse HR Podcast

Welcome to the Lighthouse HR Consultancy Podcast, a space for CEOs, founders and HR leaders who are serious about making people strategy a true driver of growth, not just an admin function.
 

In this introductory episode, Fractional HR Director and Founder of Lighthouse HR, Maggie Sierko, shares why after over 20 years in senior HR roles with organisations like Amazon, IKEA and large multi-site businesses, she decided to step behind the microphone.

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Fractional HRD - Why would we need a consultant?

Maggie Sierko, Fractional HR Director and Founder of Lighthouse HR Consultancy, explains why this is exactly the moment when fractional senior HR support delivers its greatest value – and why it’s often a smarter move than hiring a full-time HRD or CPO you can’t truly afford year-round.
 

 

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Think Like Amazon - What Makes Amazon So Relentlessly Successful?

If you say your business is “customer-focused” but your teams are still firefighting, this episode belongs at the top of your leadership toolbox. If you need practical language, tools and examples you can take straight into your next meeting, this podcast is for you.
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*Lighthouse HR Consultancy is a Limited Company (Nr: 16473733) specialising in delivering practical high-impact HR support on an ad hoc, project, or retainer basis. our core expertise lies in change management, employee experience employee relation, HR polices, processes, and compliance. We partner with business to deliver tailored solutions that align people strategy with organisational goals

*Led by a results-driven senior HR leader with over 20 years of experience — including more than a decade heading HR functions — Lighthouse brings deep expertise in developing and executing people strategies across Europe. We are experienced in workforce planning, talent development, organisational design, and change management, particularly within fast-paced, AI-driven environments. Our approach blends strategic insight with hands-on operational delivery, coaching leadership teams and navigating complex employee relations issues with pragmatic, legally sound solutions.

*Yes, Lighthouse HR Consultancy holds comprehensive professional indemnity insurance through Hiscox, with coverage up to ÂŁ2 million.

*Lighthouse HR Consultancy is fully registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), ensuring compliance with data protection laws and demonstrating our commitment to safeguarding confidential information and building trust with clients and partners.

*We understand the need for immediate support. Exact availability will be confirmed upon agreement, but we aim to begin within one week of contract signature, depending on the selected service option.

*Unlike short-term hires, which can involve higher costs and limited engagement, Lighthouse offers flexible, tailored support without the overheads of employment (e.g., agency fees, NI contributions, holiday or sick pay). Our consultancy model ensures consistent delivery, strategic alignment, and full focus—particularly under the full-time Service 2 option—without the distraction of job seeking or interim transitions.

*We work with mid to large-sized businesses across sectors, with particular experience in tech, AI, and fast-paced growth environments. Our solutions are always tailored to the client’s size, structure, and specific challenges.

*Yes. We are experienced in supporting fully remote, hybrid, and multi-site/country businesses, and adapt our ways of working to suit your team’s structure and communication preferences.

*Once an option is selected, we’ll schedule an onboarding session to understand your current challenges, priorities, and goals. This is followed by a short diagnostic period (if needed) and the creation of a delivery plan aligned with your timelines and expectations.