A Peninsula alternative built for businesses with 1–10 employees
Peninsula is one of the UK's largest HR and employment law providers. But large providers are built for large clients. If you employ one to ten people, you need HR support for small businesses — not a call-centre service designed for organisations with hundreds of staff. The Employer Support Hub is the alternative: a named consultant, fair pricing, and a membership designed around the realities of running a very small business.
How we're different from Peninsula
PPeninsula
- National provider built for larger employers
- Long-term contracts with exit fees
- Different adviser each time you call
- Pricing often exceeds what a micro employer needs
- Bright HR software included but complex for tiny teams
ESHThe Employer Support Hub
- Designed exclusively for businesses with 1–10 employees
- 12-month membership, no complicated exit fees
- A named CIPD-qualified consultant from day one
- Pricing from £149/month — scaled to your headcount
- Breathe HR included — simple, intuitive HR software
Why employers switch from Peninsula
The employers who come to us from Peninsula tell us three things. First, they never speak to the same person twice. When you're managing a disciplinary or planning a restructure, continuity matters — you need someone who already understands your business.
Second, they're paying for more than they use. Peninsula's model is built around volume — hundreds of employees, multiple sites, 24/7 helplines. If you have five staff, you're subsidising the infrastructure that serves their bigger clients. Our pricing is transparent and scaled to your headcount, starting at £149/month.
Third, they feel locked in. Long contracts with exit fees make it difficult to leave, even when the service isn't working for them. We earn loyalty through service, not contract terms. If we're not the right fit, you can move on.
Everything included in one membership
Ready for an HR partner that actually fits?
Switch from Peninsula to a membership designed for 1–10 employees. No call centre. No long contracts. Just a named consultant who knows your team.