As we look forward to celebrating the start of 2026, like many people, the Hour Hands team are in a reflective mood. We know Hour Hands ongoing success is partly due to the opportunity to bring our whole selves to work. Sharing our lives and supporting each other is what binds us together into such a cohesive team, and is ultimately why we deliver so well for our clients. It’s also one of the reasons why Hour Hands was founded – to enable women to return to the workforce after taking time out and most of us have families, parents and other commitments outside of work.

With this in mind, when we asked for our team’s reflections on 2025 and what they were most looking forward to in 2026, we encouraged them to answer in relation to work and their personal lives and the mix of answers reflects this. From being grateful for holidays and new job opportunities, to looking forward to moving into the new Hour Hands office (so many stated this – it really is an exciting time!). Here’s an insight into what the Hour Hands team is celebrating right now.

What are you most grateful for or proud of achieving in 2025?

I really pleased to announce that I’ve had my fourth baby and returned to work in December – Natasha
(Congratulations from us all, Tash!)

Grateful for having a fab couple of holidays with family – Jo

I’ve had quite a few personal life challenges this year – I think I had handled them as best as I could, especially proud of how I supported my eldest daughter’s move to university. I’m very grateful for all the support from my lovely family and colleagues at work and I’m pleased with how I provided valuable accounting support to one of my long-time clients in their very busy period and helped them to grow their business. – Yasodha

I’m really grateful to the support from my family and friends this year – Emma

I am super proud of bringing in some really brilliant new clients this year – Sarah

I’m grateful that Hour Hands has allowed me to adapt my role and follow the path that I am passionate about which is well being. I continue to enjoy the flexibility that Hour Hands gives me to develop this in the corporate world as well as within the education sector and working with young people – Natalie

What are you most looking forward to in 2026?

I’m looking forward to adjusting to being back at work whilst juggling all the plates personally and professionally. I genuinely am excited to get back to visiting my clients in their offices and inviting them to our new office too – Natasha

I’m looking forward to moving to the new office – Jo

I’m really looking forward to the new office too! – Emma

I’m looking forward to our office move and to continuing to support my clients in the next year. Personally, I want to be more connected and available for my parents in India and stay connected to my daughter – Yasodha

I’m turning 50 in 2026. Bring it on! – Sarah

I’m looking forward to being part of the next chapter in Hour Hands as we move to a bigger office as well as continuing my most important role of all, being the best Mum I can possibly be to my two girls as they enter new challenges and adventures – Natalie

As we head into 2026, we want to thank all our clients for choosing Hour Hands to be their ‘safe pair of hands’ in 2025.