About us
Dear Team is a modern People & Culture consultancy built on a simple belief: great workplaces are designed, not built on assumption. They are built by first understanding how people experience their work — what helps them thrive and what holds them back.
We use expert-designed feedback tools to gather meaningful insight about the employee experience, then apply HR expertise to interpret what the data is really telling you. This clarity allows leaders to focus on what matters most and take practical action that strengthens culture, engagement, and performance.
We work with SMEs, non-profits, and growing organisations that are evolving their culture and building the people foundations for sustainable growth. Our mission is simple: to help leaders create workplaces where people can do their best work, feel proud to belong, and choose to stay.
Meet the team
Vanja D.
Founder & Lead HR Consultant
Vanja has spent over a decade in HR across a range of roles and industries, driven by a genuine passion for people and workplace culture.
After years of leading engagement surveys and culture work inside organisations, Vanja now helps businesses apply evidence-based, employee-voice-first diagnostics to build great workplaces.
Combined with her postgraduate studies in organisational psychology, she brings a fresh, strategic perspective to help leaders build teams that truly thrive.
Blending practical experience with curiosity and creativity, Vanja helps leaders navigate challenges, unlock potential, and shape workplaces where people feel supported, engaged, and inspired to do their best work.
Vanja B.
Commercial Director
With over 15 years of expertise in business development and client relationship management, Vanja brings a strong understanding of how organisations work and what drives successful partnerships.
At Dear Team, Vanja focuses on the bigger picture - guiding our strategy, exploring new opportunities, and ensuring we stay aligned with our mission to help workplaces thrive.
He combines commercial insight with a people-first mindset, helping position Dear Team for sustainable, meaningful growth.
Our service values
Empowered leadership
Confident leaders create thriving teams. We give them clarity and perspective to make decisions that inspire and guide their people.
Fresh thinking
Work can always be better. Creative approaches, smart strategies, and fresh perspectives help leaders see opportunities where others see obstacles.
Partnership
Collaboration beats cookie-cutter. By working alongside leaders and understanding their context, our guidance actually sticks - and makes a difference.
Discover how we can help your team do their best work.