Stone & Co People Management has provided outstanding HR and Talent Acquisition support to Total Water Compliance. Francesca and her team have supported us across a wide range of people matters, delivering clear, professional, and commercially sound advice that has strengthened our business.
Their expertise in employee relations, combined with a thorough and structured approach to recruitment, ensured we attracted the right people while remaining fully compliant. What truly sets Stone & Co apart is their flexibility and responsiveness – they were available during evenings and weekends to ensure the right support was in place in a timely manner whenever it was needed.
Stone & Co took the time to understand our organisation, values, and challenges, becoming a trusted extension of our leadership team. I would highly recommend them to any business seeking reliable, knowledgeable HR and recruitment support.

Working with Francesca at Stone & Co People Management has been a genuinely positive experience for Lockwood Stores. Her approach is friendly, down-to-earth, and refreshingly real, which makes even the most challenging HR situations feel manageable and well supported.
Francesca takes the time to truly understand our business and our people, offering honest, practical advice that you can trust. Whether supporting us with employee relations or helping us find and hire the right staff, she is approachable, responsive, and always on hand when needed.
Stone & Co doesn’t feel like an external consultancy – it feels like having a trusted member of your own team. Francesca’s professionalism, warmth, and commitment have made a real difference to our business, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to any organisation looking for HR and recruitment support they can rely on.

Stone & Co People Management have been incredible to work with. From the very beginning, Francesca and her team showed genuine care and passion for getting things right for our business. They took the time to really understand Tres Belle Vie – our values, and the way we operate, which made all the difference.
Their approach is thoughtful, supportive, and always focused on finding the right solution, whether it’s HR guidance or support with people decisions. You never feel like just another client – they truly care about your business and your people, and that level of commitment is rare.
Stone & Co People Management bring professionalism with warmth, and their dedication to doing things properly gives you complete confidence. I would highly recommend them to any business looking for an HR partner who is genuinely invested in your success

Stone & Co has been a game-changer for my business. Francesca’s sharp insights into business leadership helped me elevate my strategy and decision-making. Most impressive was their work on revamping our Talent Acquisition approach smart, strategic, and tailored to our needs. Stone & Co don’t just consult, They delivers real impact. Highly recommend!

Francesca is a highly skilled global Head of Talent Acquisition and an absolute pleasure to work with for nearly 5 years. We worked together very closely on several programmes, most significantly: 1. Creation of the Talent Acquisition Strategy in line with the People Strategy. This included a forensic review of all stages of the company’s recruitment and selection process across the world [resulting in significant improvements to processes] and 2. to address the challenge many in the industry face, of diversifying our talent pipelines. She has directly increased the numbers of people underrepresented in our workforce, for example, women and people with disabilities from 25% to 34% in Europe, Middle East and Africa, 29% to 41% in the Americas, and 39% to 47% in Asia-Pacific through outreach, inclusive hiring practices and localised diversity and inclusion strategies. Francesca has always been a commensurate professional, who makes and builds trust with ease, with everyone who comes into contact with her. I wholeheartedly recommend Francesca at Stone and Co People Management!

In her own special way, Francesca embodies the spirit of the “Four I’s” of transformation leadership. That’s why I’m honoured to highly recommend Francesca. She is a leader that listens, guides, and provides the space for her direct reports to excel. Most importantly, she cares about her direct reports. It’s that idealized influence that builds trust. Building trust between a leader and their direct reports is one of the keys to success. It’s the trust that Francesca built with our team that led to us achieving and overachieving on our hiring goals the last few years.

After 40 years in the tech industry, I have seen a number of managers that do not know how to lead. That’s why it’s been pleasurable to work alongside and then report to Francesca. She knows how to build a team and lead them to success. 

If you’re looking for a leader that will strengthen your company, please consider Francesca at Stone and Co. 

I had the pleasure of collaborating with Francesca on industry initiatives focused on DEI and early careers development. I was struck by her broad experience and incredible work ethic. Francesca truly leads with integrity, trust, and a steadfast commitment to values, which is crucial in her field. Her approach is highly admirable and has a meaningful impact on everyone she works with.

Kasia

Head of Culture & Innovation 

I highly recommend Stone & Co People! Francesca’s expertise and professionalism were instrumental to the success of our global project. Her ability to manage complex HR and talent requirements across multiple regions, while maintaining a consistent, compliant, and people-focused approach, was exceptional. She brought clarity, structure, and confidence to every stage of the process, from talent acquisition through to employee relations and governance.

Francesca is highly knowledgeable, proactive, and a trusted partner who genuinely understands the challenges of operating at a global level. Her dedication, attention to detail, and strategic insight made a measurable difference, and we would not hesitate to recommend her HR and Talent services to any organisation seeking expert, reliable support.