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About Shona
Early Life & Career
Shona began her HR journey working across recruitment, employee relations, and people development roles. Through those early positions she developed a deep understanding of how culture, communication, and wellbeing shape the success of teams. Her career progressed into senior HR management, where she became known for her practical, no-nonsense approach to people strategy.
Professional Background
As the CEO of Lilac HR, Shona leads a fully CIPD-qualified team offering audits, consultancy, outsourced HR support, compliance, HRIS integration and leadership training. Her expertise spans:
- HR policy and compliance
- Employee relations
- Leadership and performance management
- Recruitment frameworks
- Organisational culture and engagement
She works closely with SMEs, helping them adopt modern HR practices that reduce risk and empower teams.
Published Works
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Communication is key to employee wellbeing, but no one is doing it right
Workplace Wellbeing Pro
Media Contributions
An interview with Shona Hamilton-Higgins
Industry Leaders
Challenges and Changes
Equestrian Business Magazine