Humankind,
your People Performance Partner
Humankind is an organisational design and employee experience consultancy. We offer People & Culture expertise with a focus on performance and accountability, delivered as a cost-effective, fractional solution. Think of us as part of your team—fully committed and accountable. We provide direct access to our team’s collective experience and insights to help you build a high-impact culture and grow high-performing teams, all while staying ahead of global trends.
Humankind
By the numbers
Our extensive experience and broad industry knowledge enable us to deliver exceptional results and drive success for our clients.
Partner with us to raise the bar for your people.
Partner with us to raise the bar for your people.
Team of
20+
Combined years of experience
300+
Founded in
2012
Clients across 30+ industries
1000+
A trusted partner for all things People & Culture
"It's difficult to find partners who care as much about the outcome as you do but we got that in Humankind.Not only at the edge of innovation, they are excellent at adapting to international context"
Rachel Garrett
Head of Global Delivery, Shopify
"Charlotte, Charlie and the team at Humankind are partners I value. They help us work through challenges in ways that are both strategic and fair."
Dave Shoemack
CEO, Goodnature
"Humankind has ben crucial in helping us scale. We're thrilled with our partnership - we wish we had them in the US."
Matt Hayter
Founder, Projectworks
"If you're doing organisation design or transformation, these are your people!"
Celena Harry
Chief People, Officer Mitre10
We’ve already seen a significant shift in our culture. Our leaders are now more focused on having quality conversations and creating a supportive environment. This change is essential for the well-being of our staff and the success of our mission."
James McCulloch
CEO, Manaaki Tāngata Victim's Support
"Megan and the Humankind team bring immense value to Echelon. As an extension of our leadership, their objectivity and market insights are invaluable."
Andrew Jefferies
CEO, Echelon
The Humankind approach
Sustained organisational performance doesn't happen by chance. Deliberately designing your organisation, using the Humankind approach takes focus and expertise.
Align your team to the future
Unite people around the purpose, strategy and values
Shape your organisation
Design the structure, roles, policies and frameworks to drive performance
Cultivate leadership strength
Grow and support leaders to bring out the best in your people
Build better ways of working
Systematically enable people to work effectively and efficiently
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Humankind is different
Investing in people and culture is crucial for sustained organisational performance. We know that great performance starts with people, and we're committed to supporting you through any challenge, anytime.
Unmatched expertise
The power of all of us! We’re not just a team; we’re a network of experts with extensive local and global experience. We combine deep knowledge and skills to deliver tailored solutions that set us apart.
Forward thinking solutions
Backed by 12 years in business, our innovative approach evolves with the needs of organisations and the expectations of employees, driving long-term success with cutting-edge methods.
Partners, not Consultants
Relationships first. We care about you and your organisation’s ability to achieve its mission. We build trust, keep our promises, and offer constructive challenges to drive your success.
Your Partners in Performance
Our team stands out for its expertise and diverse experience. With deep knowledge and a proven track record across various industries and work environments, we’re ready to tackle any challenge.
Kalyn Ponti
Chief Executive Officer
Kalyn has had one of those good ol’ mailroom-to-boardroom careers. Her journey to the position of CEO at Humankind began on a shop floor for the North American retail giant Aritzia.
Samantha Gadd
Founder & Director
Above all, Samantha is a business owner and is passionate about creating real business success stories – for Humankind and for Humankind’s clients.
Charlotte Bates
Director of Employment Relations
Charlotte brings a refreshingly familiar vocabulary to the table – one that doesn’t require a thesaurus to make heads or tails of.
Anna Muir
Director of People & Culture
Whether it’s what it means to be a great leader, coaching leaders to understand themselves better or leading our awesome team of P&C consultants, Anna is all about leadership.
Meet the team