"Helen has expertly sculpted a practical guidebook to ensure that business purpose can be realized through a motivated ‘sticky’ team. It tackles some of the moment’s toughest debates such as pay and flexibility, to give advice on how they can be harnessed sustainably to motivate talented people to stay, and to perform. Powerful for HR leaders and individuals alike, I’d recommend People Glue to anyone who believes that people, purpose, and performance are the key to changing the world".

Ruth Handcock OBE,

CEO, Octopus Money

"In this book Helen offers an original and powerful take on retention, at a time when attracting and retaining the best talent is a crucial driver of adaptation and resilience. To want to stay, people need to experience freedom and autonomy, and Helen offers a practical framework for shaping a work culture that combines both freedom and purpose. People Glue is a must-read for managers and organizations who want an innovative, adaptable workforce in an era of fast-paced change. is a must-read for managers and organizations who want an innovative, adaptable workforce in an era of fast-paced change."

Thomas Roulet,

Professor of Organisational Sociology and Leadership at the Judge Business School, University of Cambridge and co-author of Wellbeing Intelligence

"People Glue is an essential primer for any executive who thinks seriously about what it means to lead and retain a team. It offers a clear and accessible perspective on building a great company by setting your workforce free. People Glue is especially valuable for managers grappling with the human side of leadership for the first time."

Robert Pickering,

Chair, Marex Group plc, author of Blue Blood: Cazenove in the age of global banking

"People Glue is an essential read for any business leader focused on retaining talent as a competitive edge. In this brilliantly practical book, Helen reveals the real reasons why people leave and what makes the difference in organizations who get it right. Drawing on a rich analysis, Helen uncovers the often-surprising elements that bind people, teams, and cultures, offering tools and techniques to apply these insights in our own organizations".

Sinead Keenan,

Chief Innovation Officer, EZRA Coaching

"People Glue is essential reading for leaders and employees who want to be part of high-performing organizations, able to navigate the steep obstacles of business life today. Helen backs up her claim that setting people free is likely to make them stay by explaining compellingly the consequences and benefits of this freedom. With thorough and thoughtful analysis, she shows why it can be so hard to create freedom in organizations; the dangers of false freedoms, and the pitfalls that can arise on this journey, but also provides a clear roadmap on how to deliver freedom and thus create the employee commitment craved by many leaders. By the end, I was clear about the prize, positive about the journey, and keen to make a start"

Jonathan Bond,

HR Director, Leigh Day and author of Workolution

"This book is laser-focused on why people matter. I love how Helen explains the principle of purpose, both for the business and also for the individual, so it aligns for maximum performance – why you should give a damn! Belonging as a concept for the best talent retention and most importantly the power of freedom and autonomy driven through an organization to really make People Glue effective. A brilliant read for anyone wanting to grow a business with people at the core."

Sam Smith,

Co-Founder of The Superscalers, former CEO of finnCap and author of The Secret Sauce