About Steve Balfe
I founded Halo Consultancy & Business Services, based on a passion and desire to offer businesses an alternative to the usual ‘hard sales pitch’ approach they experience when trying to find an outsourced solution for their business. – Steve Balfe
About Steve Balfe – Founder of Halo Consultancy & Business Services
With over 21 years of experience in the world of Governance, Risk and Compliance, Steve Balfe is the driving force behind Halo Consultancy & Business Services. Having worked across the UK’s leading outsourced HR, Employment Law and Health & Safety providers, Steve has developed a deep understanding of what businesses truly need — and what they don’t.
His vision for Halo Consultancy was simple: to cut through the noise. No hard sells. No unnecessary contracts. Just clear, honest guidance designed around the needs of each business. Steve brings a unique perspective to his work, having seen the sector from both the provider and client side. His role is part advisor, part investigator, and fully focused on finding the best-fit outsourced solutions for his clients.
Steve believes that compliance should never be a tick-box exercise. It’s a core pillar of every successful business — and that means understanding how people, processes and policies connect. Whether it’s sourcing the right HR provider, reviewing your recruitment strategy, or helping you prepare for an employment tribunal, Steve is passionate about helping businesses stay legally compliant and commercially strong.
A trusted consultant, speaker, and strategist, Steve is committed to sharing knowledge that empowers business leaders to make confident decisions — without the pressure.
When he’s not working with clients, Steve shares insights via The Halo Perspective podcast, giving voice to real conversations around compliance, leadership and workplace culture.
The Halo Perspective – podcast
Welcome to The Halo Perspective—the podcast that cuts through the noise and gets real about Governance, Risk, and Compliance. I’m your host, Steve Balfe, and with over 21 years of hands-on experience in HR, Employment Law, and Health & Safety, I’ve seen the good, the bad, and everything in between.
This isn’t another salesy podcast—it’s a space for honest insights, useful advice, and real conversations with business leaders and experts who know what it’s like on the front line.
Whether you’re running a growing business or navigating tricky compliance challenges, you’re in the right place. This is just the beginning.