About Now What HR

Meet Amanda Duff, M.S., SHRM-CP

Amanda is a seasoned HR leader and consultant with over a decade of experience helping individuals and businesses navigate the complexities of the workplace. Her career began as a Tax Accountant at EY, where she quickly discovered a passion for fostering connections, driving growth, and creating meaningful change within organizations.

She holds a master’s degree in Human Resources and is SHRM-CP certified, equipping her with both the academic expertise and practical know-how to deliver impactful results. With extensive experience as a Senior Director of People Operations and HR, Amanda has worked closely with professional services firms and other businesses to optimize HR processes, empower leaders, and cultivate environments where teams can thrive.

Through her HR consulting practice, Amanda is dedicated to helping organizations achieve their goals, one strategic decision at a time.

Meet Amanda Duff

Our Mission

At Now What HR, our mission is simple: to empower organizations and individuals to thrive. With over 15 years of combined experience, we prioritize delivering real results and effective leadership development. Our committed team is dedicated to enhancing HR practices for organizations of all sizes while also providing invaluable support to individuals in their career growth journeys.

We aim to simplify the complexities of HR, making it not only more effective but also precisely tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of each of our clients.

Custom HR Solutions for Your Needs

  • Amanda really helped me develop a path forward. She provided the direction and confidence I needed to advocate for myself and my team. She actively listened and offered valuable insights that were both practical and actionable!

    Brandon Smith, CPA

  • I feel more confident that I'm on the right track to achieve my goals. The coaching I received helped me be more intentional about identifying and executing actions that will further my career.

    Neil McCarthy, Senior Tax Manager

  • Amanda is truly a gem. She's fun, trustworthy, and puts you at ease. The honest and challenging feedback I received was such a valuable investment into my future and career.

    Senior Accounting Manager

  • If you are looking for an empathetic, invested, determined and extremely competent HR partner, then Amanda is the easiest decision you could make!

    Nick Hatton, CPA

Our Services

At Now What HR, we deliver results-driven solutions for businesses and individuals

Leadership Coaching

Leadership Coaching

Recruiting Optimization

Recruiting Optimization

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Performance Review Process Design

HR Acquisition Consulting

HR Acquisition Consulting

Audit & Compliance Reviews

For businesses, we specialize in creating tailored HR strategies that align with your goals. Whether it’s optimizing processes, supporting leadership development, or ensuring compliance, we understand your unique needs and deliver practical, actionable results.

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For individuals, whether you’re navigating career transitions, developing leadership skills, or seeking personalized coaching, we provide the guidance and tools to help you succeed. Think of us as your mentor on call, empowering you to reach your full potential.

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From Side Hustle to Full Hustle: The Entrepreneurial Journey

Amanda Duff sat down with Shannon McLay for a Martinis and Your Money podcast all about turning a side hustle into a full-fledged business.

In this episode, Amanda shares her journey of launching an HR consulting business—an unexpected but fulfilling process. From helping small businesses with HR policies to offering career coaching, Amanda discusses the ups and downs of building a business while balancing life.

Whether you’re curious about side hustles or thinking about launching your own, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration you won't want to miss!

“We recently connected with Amanda Duff and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Amanda, appreciate you sitting with us today to share your wisdom with our readers. So, let’s start with resilience – where do you get your resilience from?

I get my resilience from knowing that, at the end of the day, the only person I can truly rely on is myself…”

Meet Amanda Duff