I quantify what your people cost and what they return, as a People Economist. Fractional HR support follows, only when you need it to act on the numbers.
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20+ yearsAcross HR, Operations & Strategy
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Malta & InternationalOn site or fully remote
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Flexible EngagementFrom a few hours to near full time
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Qualified in HR AnalyticsEvidence based, data driven HR
ONE Series · Currently running
The Human Capital P & L
A series of events where we address current people risks quietly driving financial disruption in your business. We then create awareness on what a targeted, cost-effective people strategy looks like as seen from both a cognitive and an emotional intelligence lens to reduce the gap and bring about sustainable change. Our next session is open. Register here.
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What We Do
Services designed around your business.
Every organisation is different. We take the time to understand your culture, goals, and
challenges before recommending anything.
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Human Capital P & L
What your people cost, and what their return is, on one page your board actually reads
Turnover cost
Absenteeism cost
Training ROI
HR Administration cost
ISO 30414 aligned
People Risk Audit
The diagnostic behind the numbers. We find what's driving your costs before we quantify them.
Review of your existing HR frameworks
Compliance, cultural risk & hidden cost ID
Key personnel interviews to gauge risk
Prioritised action plan & readiness scorecard
Fractional HR
Experienced HR capacity from a few hours a week to near full time.
Employee Relations
Fair handling of grievances, discipline and conflict.
Strategic Scoping
The HR resources and investment your next growth phase requires.
Mergers & Acquisitions
People due diligence when teams, contracts and cultures combine.
Workforce Planning
Forward-looking budgets for headcount, hiring and HR spend as you grow.
HR Compliance
Practical employment law guidance and policies that keep your business protected and compliant.
Testimonials
What our partners say about us.
Trusted by industry leaders and strategic partners in Malta and globally to align people strategies with business realities.
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Working alongside Alexia has genuinely shifted the way I think about HR. She doesn't approach people strategy as a compliance function or a cost centre — she connects every HR decision directly to business performance, revenue, and growth. What sets her apart is her ability to help leadership teams see their workforce as one of their most powerful profit drivers, not just a line item on a budget. She brings both the human insight and the commercial sharpness that most consultancies simply can't offer in the same person. If you're a business that wants to grow, and you're not working with Alexia, you're leaving money on the table.
Luca Caruana
The Money Coach
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Alexia is passionate about her work and shows a commitment and drive to get results. She has a very broad set of practical skills covering all aspects of HR including recruitment process, organisational restructuring, HR tech, talent development and general administration.
Her breadth of experience gives her the ability to help and support companies across multiple sectors move towards building business focussed HR capabilities, navigate complex legal and risk issues and align people to a growth strategy.
Mark Hennessy
Managing Director, Objective Professional Services Ltd.
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I had the pleasure of connecting with Alexia and have been genuinely impressed by her strategic and people-centric approach to HR.
Alexia brings together deep HR expertise with a strong understanding of business realities, helping us align people strategy with growth, performance, and long-term sustainability. Her ability to combine leadership development, workforce planning, and data-driven decision-making makes her a valuable partner for any business looking to build high-performing teams and a positive culture.
What stands out most is her forward-thinking mindset and genuine passion for people. She leads with professionalism, insight, and authenticity, while maintaining a strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing, and organisational impact.
I would highly recommend Alexia to any organisation seeking an experienced HR consultant and trusted strategic advisor.
Dr Paul Magro
CEO & Director, AKJ FMG Limited
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I had the pleasure of working with Alexia Cordina as Head of People and Culture at 9H Digital, where she consistently demonstrated exceptional professionalism, adaptability, and a strong ability to understand complex business needs. Alexia is highly motivated, articulate, and builds productive relationships with ease, making her an outstanding partner to work with. I would recommend her without hesitation.
Timothy Buttigieg
CEO, 9H Digital
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It has been a pleasure to watch Alexia progress from a dedicated HR student into a highly capable HR professional. During her time on the course, she stood out as a bright and analytical individual who was consistently keen to learn and stay up to date with the latest developments in the field. Since her graduation, I have encountered her in several professional work settings and have always been impressed by the work she was carrying out. She possesses proven experience in managing teams and has tackled advanced HR topics that many other practitioners often shy away from.
In today's world of constant organisational change, the unique combination of skills that Alexia possesses makes her ideal for her current role as an HR consultant. Her strong educational background, analytical mindset, and willingness to adapt and embrace complex challenges, should ensure that she delivers meaningful value to the organisations she supports.
Prof Luke A. Fiorini
University of Malta
Productivity Insights
Do you know you can measure the productivity of each of your employees?
We help you build
clear, fair productivity metrics tailored to every role, so you can make informed decisions, reward top
performers, and support those who need it.
The question is not whether you should measure productivity. The question is: do you know
how?
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Output per role
Measurable KPIs
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Team efficiency
Benchmarked data
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Growth tracking
Actionable insights
HR Evolves. Are You Keeping Pace?
Ready to find out what your people's hidden costs are?
Drop us a line and we will get back to you within one business day.
HR is often not the top priority. And why should it be? For many organisations, a full time
in house HR team is simply not viable. That is where we come in.
We do not just give advice. We act on it.
Every business has HR gaps, from lean, growing teams to large, established ones. The real question is whether you can see what those gaps are costing you. That is where I come in: as a People Economist first, with hands-on support close behind.
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Assess
We identify the gaps in your compliance and strategy, and what they are actually costing you.
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Implement
We build the systems, policies, and processes your organisation requires.
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Hand over
We step back once your systems are running, ready for your next stage of growth.
You get the expertise of a high level HR function without the permanent overhead. You stay compliant, stay ready, and stay focused on what you do best: growing your business.
Meet Alexia Cordina
People Economist · HR Strategist
With two decades of leadership experience across HR, Operations, and Strategy, Alexia brings a
proven record of aligning people, processes, and performance to drive organisational growth.
Her approach is grounded in evidence based management, using HR analytics and digital tools to translate
people data into actionable business intelligence.
Alexia is a qualified trainer delivering a range of workplace programmes, from leadership and emotional
intelligence to employment law and team dynamics.
What We Stand For
Four principles that guide everything.
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People First
Every decision starts with the people it affects.
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Transparency
No jargon, no hidden costs. Honest advice, always.
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Practical
Solutions that work in the real world, not just on paper.
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Partnership
We work alongside you, every step of the way.
HR Evolves. Are You Keeping Pace?
Ready to work together?
Drop us a line and we will get back to you within one business day.
Every organisation is different. We take the time to understand your culture, goals, and
challenges before recommending anything.
Our services
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People Risk Audit
The diagnostic behind the numbers. We find what is driving your costs before we quantify them. ISO 30414 aligned.
Review of your existing HR frameworks
Compliance, cultural risk and hidden cost ID
Key personnel interviews to gauge risk
Prioritised action plan and readiness scorecard
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Human Capital P&L
What your people cost, and what they return, on one page your board actually reads.
Turnover cost
Absenteeism cost
Training ROI
HR admin cost
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HR Compliance
Practical employment law guidance, audits, and policies that keep your business protected and audit ready.
Employment law
Audits
Policy development
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People Development
Coaching, training, and career pathways that help your people grow with the business.
Upskilling
Leadership coaching
Succession planning
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Employee Relations
Fair, confident handling of grievances, discipline, and conflict before issues escalate.
Conflict resolution
Disciplinary procedures
Mediation
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HR Strategy & Design
Structure, workforce planning, and culture work aligned to where you want the business to go.
Organisational design
Workforce planning
Culture change
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Fractional HR
Experienced HR capacity on demand, from a few hours a week to near full time support.
Scalability
Specialist access
Cost efficiency
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Strategic Scoping
Clear picture of the HR resources, roles, and investment your next phase of growth requires.
Feasibility evaluation
Resource allocation
Data driven strategy
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Mergers & Acquisitions
People due diligence and integration support when teams, contracts, and cultures come together.
Cultural integration
Due diligence
Contract harmonisation
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Workforce Planning
Forward-looking budgets for headcount, hiring and HR spend as you grow.
Human capital costs
Hiring cost forecasts
Budgeting for growth
Not sure which service is right for you? Let us talk.
Workshop Delivery
Workshops that stick.
Most managers never think about HR topics, they belong to HR. Until something goes wrong. By then it is already complicated.
Our workshops are designed for the way people actually learn today. Not a lecture room, not a slide deck from five years ago. Each session runs across 2 to 3 days and is built around your team, your culture, and the real situations your managers face.
HR EVOLVES. So does the way we train.
🧠 Emotional Intelligence
Helping managers understand their own reactions and lead their teams with greater self awareness and empathy.
🌍 Managing a Migrant-Heavy Workforce
Equipping leaders to build teams where different perspectives are respected and everyone can be fully productive.
💶 The Human Capital Costs: Quantifying People Decisions
Practical tools for HR Professionals to reframe issues as business-cost, build the logic behind turnover and structure a business case.
⏱ HR: The Missing Manual
For HR Specialists and people managers to be able to prioritise what actually matters and stop firefighting their way through the working week.
⚖️ Practical Employment Law
Not the legal textbook version. We break down what Maltese employment law means for your day to day people decisions, in plain language.
🤝 Coaching Skills for Managers
Guiding managers how to develop their team members through conversation rather than just instruction.
🏆 AI for HR & People Managers
For HR and people managers to recognise where AI genuinely saves time, spot biases and identify what must stay human.
🔗 Giving HR a Seat at the Table
We turn HR from a back-office function into a boardroom conversation with the financial data to prove it belongs there.
Bespoke programmes are designed to meet your specific
needs.
How We Work
Simple, clear, collaborative.
We believe the best advice comes from people who actually know your business. Here is
how we get there.
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Free intro call
A no obligation conversation to understand your business, your people, and your challenges.
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Discovery
We dig deeper, auditing what is in place, identifying gaps, and listening to your team.
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Tailored plan
A clear, practical plan with no unnecessary complexity. Just what your business actually needs.
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Ongoing support
We work alongside you, available when you need us, and evolving as you grow.
HR Evolves. Are You Keeping Pace?
Let's find the right service for you.
Drop us a line and we will get back to you within one business day.