What it's like to work with Meraki People

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"From the start, Marika and the Meraki People team really became part of our team, taking the time to understand our culture, ways of working and what we needed. 

Through the build of ELMO (a transformational change project for the business) and the additional Human Resources advisory and support, Marika and the team didn't just give us advice; they rolled up their sleeves and worked alongside us. In particular, Marika's practical approach helped us navigate challenges and find solutions that met our needs and Erin, as the 'HR Automation whiz', helped build, ensure alignments between our processes and the system and support us during handover. 

This hands-on approach made a real difference as we worked to align our business practices with the capabilities of the new HRIS platform." 

"Like most business owners, we had great intentions towards our people and culture, but lacked the time to give it the attention it needed. 

We engaged Marika to focus on this space and develop a tailored People & Culture strategy. 

This brough automation and consistency into the business using ELMO, and allowed Marika to work closely with our Leadership Team to improve our communications and evolve our culture to align and unite our team. 

I found Marika and the Meraki People team to be true collaborators who are genuinely passionate about the people and culture space and the success of the businesses they work with."

"Through Marika's ownership of the People & Culture function, we saw a remarkable transformation in how we attract, develop and retain top talent and this translated to an engaged, empowered and invested team which is critical in a highly competitive market. 

The systems, processes and automation that Marika built and implemented with us, reduced the amount of overhead required in the Human Resources space, which has allowed us to invest more in our team. 

Having operated as a member of Fairview's Executive Leadership Team, Marika provided valuable insights and guidance, certainly through challenging times and remained steadfast in fostering a positive working environment - unlocking individual and team performance which in turn supported company growth."

"We engaged Marika from Meraki People to work with myself and the other shareholders to identify the critical needs of our fast-growing business. 

This included providing strategic guidance and supporting our continued growth aspirations by helping to introduce the structure required, including the establishment of a Leadership Team. 

In addition, Marika and her team developed and implemented a framework, which allowed us to streamline and automate the HR needs of our business, freeing up valuable time to focus on what we're truly passionate about - fostering an environment where our people can grow and succeed." 

"Marika and the Meraki People team have been a fantastic addition to ours, seamlessly integrating and quickly becoming values members. 

They expertly manage the ever-evolving complexities surrounding HR, ensuring we remain compliant and up-to-date.

They have played a key role in sharpening our company culture, and thanks to their support, we've been able to kickstart the process of bringing our core values to life. 

From recruiting top talent to successfully implementing ELMO, their guidance has made all the difference!"

"The Meraki People team have been brilliant at showing us how best to implement ELMO and ensure that we are fully plugging into, and benefitting from its functionality. We thought we could do it ourselves - but thankfully we found Meraki People and the task became so much easier. 

Erin is a gem! Super knowledgeable and always keen to step in and find a way to make things work. She has been a natural extension of our team in a critical HR functional role, at a pivotal time for us in terms of managing growth and a functional redesign. 

Thanks to Marika and the team. We recommend Meraki People for anything related to ELMO Software implementation, HR support and strategic advice."