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With over a combined 30 years of experience, we’re proud to be a trusted partner to numerous businesses of all shapes and sizes across a variety of sectors. We provide expert guidance on people management and operations, helping organisations navigate the complexities of today’s ever-changing workplace.


At The Employer's Friend, we know that people are at the heart of every business, and we’re dedicated to helping you manage and develop them effectively, whether you need guidance on day-to-day operations, compliance issues, or handling complex employment issues.


What sets us apart? It’s simple: we don’t operate "at a distance." We enjoy taking time to get to know you, to understand your business, and to work alongside you as an extension of your team. We’re committed to resolving any situation swiftly, and we’ll be with you every step of the way. 


We’re here to take the headache away!

Who We Are

Nicky Loutit, Partner

Nicky Loutit, Partner

Nicky Loutit, Partner

As an experienced HR Director, I am very much a generalist with a strong employee relations and employment law/training background and have been consulting for over 20 years. My HR career started in the City within the legal sector, and I then spent several years working for a national firm of Chartered Accountants.


I consider myself to be someone who quickly builds strong, trusted and lasting relationships with clients, becoming very much part of their team; be that working alongside them on-site, on projects or providing support and guidance at arm’s length.


I have extensive experience working with multi-site operations and in helping businesses restructure/reorganise to manage their people in the most effective way.  I create and deliver a variety of practical HR workshops for Line Managers and have recruited and often find myself acting as a mentor to in-house HR teams.

Laura Loutit, Partner

Nicky Loutit, Partner

Nicky Loutit, Partner

I previously worked as a Talent Agent, representing award-winning Actors and Creatives and re-trained in HR, obtaining my Associate Membership of the CIPD.


I want to proactively strengthen the HR presence within the Theatre landscape, pairing a practical approach with an appreciation of the nuances and intricacies of our industry. I believe effective HR support should be pro-active, preventative and specific to our sector.


I want to help individuals and organisations be the best employers they can be alongside their primary role as successful Producers/Casting Directors/Agents and more!


I am also one of the founders of The Grey Area Theatre Company; set up in 2020 to create work for artists during the pandemic. Since then we have produced multiple Off-West End productions and been nominated for multiple WhatsOnStage Awards.


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