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Karen Stages

Chief People Officer

Working in partnership with Senior Leaders across the Firm, Karen provides executive oversight and direction to the Firm’s people professionals.

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About

Working in partnership with Senior Leaders across the Firm, Karen provides executive oversight and direction to the Firm’s people professionals; to grow and sustain an inclusive culture through strategies that attract, retain, and develop its talented workforce.

Initially joining the Firm to lead HR transformational change, Karen’s 30 years of experience in HR ensures she brings a client-centric and business focus to the very heart of the employment relationship.

Before joining Charles Russell Speechlys, Karen held senior HR positions in various financial and professional services firms, in both an employed and a self–employed capacity.

Karen is a member of Charted Institute of Personnel and Development.

Our thinking

  • Charles Russell Speechlys is a top 15 employer in Stonewall's Workplace Equality Index 2024

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    News

  • The Lawyer covers our Training Contract support, in light of the shift to the SQE

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    In The Press

  • Charles Russell Speechlys recognised as a Top 40 UK employer in the 2023 Social Mobility Employer Index

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    News

  • Charles Russell Speechlys Business School Inspire programme granted Institute Approved status by the Institute of Leadership

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    News

  • Hugs, harassment and HR policies: Employment issues in the Succession workplace

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    Insights

  • The Times quotes Karen Stages on solicitor apprenticeships

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    In The Press

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