When you’re managing a large, fast-growing organisation like Astrea Academy Trust, the pressure is always on to do more with less. You’ve got more students, the need for more staff and more ways to support vulnerable students with SEND.
Adding to the mix of challenges, Astrea Academy found their HR system wasn’t up to scratch.
It had become a burden – inflexible, expensive and no longer fit for purpose. With every new feature coming with a price tag and every extra user adding to the cost, it just wasn’t sustainable.
Astrea didn’t want a flashy, like-for-like software swap. They needed a smarter solution – one that would evolve with them as they continued to grow.
That’s where Neo People came in.
Rethinking HR with Neo People
Instead of rushing into a new system, Neo People helped Astrea take a step back and rethink what HR could really look like across the Trust
Together, they reviewed existing processes, identified pain points and mapped out what a more effective, scalable system could be. Then they delivered it, giving them not just the tech, but the training, onboarding and support to get it properly integrated and make sure it was all working well.
The smarter HR solution included:
- A tailored platform that fits Astrea’s needs
- Streamlined workflows and increased automation
- Hands-on staff training and change support
- A future-ready system that grows with the Trust
Our impact
The impact was immediate – and long-lasting.
Astrea no longer pays for features they don’t use, and their HR teams and school staff enjoy a more intuitive experience. And most importantly, the Trust now has an HR system that can scale with them as they grow.
“Neo People didn’t just replace our system – they helped us build something better, for less.”
– Astrea Academy Trust
You can have better HR systems too
This case study proves that upgrading your HR systems doesn’t have to mean overspending. With the right partner, MATs can boost efficiency, support their people and stay in control of costs.
Ready to improve your HR systems without blowing the budget? Speak to Neo People about a smarter, more strategic approach to HR.