Practice.People.

Practice.People. is a specialist recruitment and consulting firm dedicated to serving the professional services industry with lived experience and deep sector knowledge. Founded by Nigel Richards, a senior executive with over 25 years' experience leading professional services businesses including law firms, consultancies and accountancies, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services spanning strategy consulting, HR and people consulting, operational consulting, targeted recruitment and headhunting, recruitment process outsourcing, and interim or contracting solutions. The firm's core philosophy centres on understanding that people are the lifeblood of a professional services business, and that success requires both attracting great talent and creating a thriving working environment where employees can flourish.

Practice.People. specialises exclusively in the professional services sector, with particular expertise in law firms, accounting practices, and management consultancies. The company works with these industries to undertake root and branch reviews of business operations, manage people resources from attraction through to retention, and address the full range of operational aspects including IT, processes, business development, marketing, digital transformation and finance. Their recruitment process outsourcing service is particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises without dedicated recruitment or HR functions, whilst their interim and contracting services provide flexibility for temporary staffing needs on short-term or part-time bases.

Based in Perth and Brisbane, Practice.People. serves professional services firms across Australia with a commitment to discretion, authenticity and growth-driven outcomes. The company's approach is underpinned by core values of curiosity, passion, authenticity and continuous improvement, with a focus on fostering psychologically safe workplace cultures and maximising employee engagement. Clients choose Practice.People. for their unrivalled experience within professional services, their strategic approach to people and culture, and their ability to deliver solutions that benefit both businesses and their employees, ultimately creating environments where clients and businesses thrive.