Stidham & Smith Logomark

The People and Change Specialists

Accelerating business performance through smart people strategies

Perth City
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Real Experience. Real Results.

At Stidham & Smith, we know results matter. 

As HR specialists, we will work closely with your team to gain insights into your organisation’s structure, culture and business processes. By partnering with leaders, we develop and align these elements with your business strategy to drive improved performance.

It’s not a one-size-fits-all approach. We listen to gain a deep understanding of your business context and pair the latest market research with proven industry experience. The result? A tailor-made solution.

Whether you are a start-up organisation, a steady-state business or in a significant transition, we bring energy and expertise to push through complex work quickly and effectively.

Our Services

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We are a local, Perth-based team who care about the success of our clients. We understand that every company is unique, so you’ll get a custom strategy that fits the needs and culture of your organisation.

How We Partner
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We Thrive on Challenges and We Are Ready to Help

Amber Stidham and Alison Smith are the faces behind Stidham & Smith. As HR and Change specialists, we pride ourselves on the delivery of successful solutions. We have years of experience working with complex organisations and would be privileged to show you how we can effectively implement changes to take your company to the next stage.

With strong commercial acumen and expertise in People & Culture, we quickly adapt to your unique business requirements. Our approach is a collaborative one — which is essential for achieving impactful, long-term results.

No challenge is too big and we thrive on engaging teams, setting goals and finding solutions.

Who We Are
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    “I consider Alison and Amber to be the most strategic, business-minded HR professionals I have encountered during my 30+ year career.  They regularly helped me solve complex people, organisational and business issues, building viable strategies and then implementing them successfully across the business.  They were differentiated by their level of understanding and judgement around business and people matters and by exceptional commitment and follow through in execution. ”

    Australian Business President, Oil & Gas Industry

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    “Working with Alison and Amber has been a valuable experience for our organisation.  Their ability to quickly understand our unique business context and gain the confidence of our leadership team was reflective of their extensive experience.  They partnered closely with us to provide purpose-fit strategies and comprehensive implementation plans that allowed us to deliver changes in timeframes suited to our business activities.  Alison and Amber felt like part of the team, helping us accelerate the development of workforce strategies aligned to business growth and supporting leadership team alignment and collaboration.”

    HR Manager, Oil & Gas Industry

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    “I engaged Alison and Amber multiple times over the last year, and they consistently provide thoughtful advice and high-quality deliverables in tight timeframes.  Their understanding of our complex operating environment is invaluable – it allows them to fully grasp the broader business context, ensuring solutions align with the strategic direction of the company while also being pragmatic to implement.  I can’t recommend them highly enough.”

    Learning & Development Manager, Oil & Gas Industry

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    “Alison’s in-depth knowledge and extensive experience across business and leadership, coupled with her excellent interpersonal skills and calm, approachable style makes her an outstanding coach and thought partner. Her ability to help me analyse situations and identify areas to focus on, and then work through those with me has really elevated my career and effectiveness as a leader.”

    Vice President, Global Energy Company

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    “Amber has been an excellent resource on my journey toward becoming an effective leader. Through coaching, Amber enabled me to gain insights into my strengths and empowered me with the confidence to stretch beyond my comfort zone. I recommend Amber to anyone looking to break through to a growth mindset and accelerate their career and leadership capability.”

    Human Resources Manager, Global Quality Assurance

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