The Story of Palmer & Taylor

Palmer & Taylor Consulting is a Worcestershire-based HR, and Business Consultancy founded by Dr Elaine Palmer-Taylor in 2005. We support high-performing organisations with expert, discreet advice that strengthens leadership, culture, and compliance. Our approach is strategic at board level and practical in delivery, providing tailored solutions that protect performance, reputation, and outcomes.
Alongside our consultancy work, we have expanded through Palmer & Taylor Publishing, to produce leadership and purpose-driven resources.
Palmer & Taylor Publishing extends our impact beyond the workplace and into wider communities. It honours the past, inspires the future, and strengthens people through faith-shaped leadership, identity, and lived experience. Our books and resources are grounded in cultural understanding, and real-world leadership insight.
This imprint was created for readers who want depth, truth, and transformation, whether you are navigating leadership, or rebuilding confidence and purpose.
Our Team


Dr Elaine Palmer-Taylor, Chartered FCIPD
CEO
Dr Elaine Palmer-Taylor (Founder & CEO) leads Palmer & Taylor with strategic HR expertise, trusted leadership, and a people-centred approach focused on clarity, integrity, and results.

Mark Taylor
Consultant
Mark Taylor (Case Manager & Investigator) provides structured, fair, and evidence-based case management, supporting organisations through complex investigations with professionalism and discretion.

Chloe Owen
Administrator
Chloe Owen (Administrator) ensures smooth day-to-day operations, providing responsive, organised support that keeps clients and cases running efficiently.

