About Us
Paperclip is a boutique strategic HR consultancy based in Grenada and serving organisations across the Caribbean. We help leaders strengthen their HR systems, organisational structures, and people capability so they can lead with clarity, confidence, and alignment.
Our work blends organisational design, compliance, workforce strategy, and people-focused insight. This balance allows us to support organisations not only in meeting legal and operational expectations, but also in building the conditions necessary for effective leadership, accountability, and long-term performance.
We understand the realities and constraints of Caribbean organisations — from small-island workforce dynamics to institutional pressures, cultural context, and resource limitations. This perspective shapes our approach and enables us to deliver solutions that are both strategic and practical.
At Paperclip, we believe strong HR is not paperwork — it is organisational architecture. It is the infrastructure that supports decision-making, capability, accountability, and growth. Our role is to help leaders build that infrastructure with intention and clarity.
Our Approach
Strategic, Not Transactional
We focus on strengthening systems, structure, and capability — the foundations that allow leaders and teams to function effectively.
Context-Driven
Caribbean organisations operate in unique cultural, regulatory, and economic environments. We design solutions that respect context and reflect lived realities, not one-size-fits-all templates.
Clear, Practical, and Actionable
We provide recommendations that are understandable, realistic, and easy to implement. Clarity and practicality guide every engagement.
People-Centred
Even in highly technical work, people remain at the centre. We help organisations improve how they hire, manage, develop, and support their teams.
Deep Partnership
We work closely with leadership teams, offering the insight, perspective, and judgement needed to navigate complex organisational decisions.
What We Do
Paperclip specialises in strengthening HR functions and organisational capability through:
- HR audits and organisational diagnostics
- Workforce planning and organisation design
- Compensation and job evaluation
- HR systems and digital workflow (Kaizen HR)
- Performance and capability development
- Strategic HR advisory and partnering
These services support leaders who want their organisations to be structured, compliant, aligned, and equipped for growth.
Our Story
Paperclip was founded on a simple idea:
small organisations deserve strong HR systems and strategic support — the kind usually reserved for large enterprises.
Over the years, we have worked with organisations across the Caribbean in tourism, engineering, construction, hospitality, retail, and statutory bodies. As the region’s HR landscape evolved, so did we. Paperclip shifted from offering broad operational assistance to becoming a focused strategic partner for leaders.
Today, we are known for our clarity, context awareness, and ability to strengthen HR functions at the systems level. Our work is informed by practical experience, hands-on consulting, and academic insight into institutional pressures and HR positioning within Caribbean organisations.
Paperclip operates as a boutique consultancy led by Carlana McGuire. When projects require expanded capacity or specialised expertise, we collaborate with trusted regional professionals to ensure high-quality delivery while maintaining our personalised, strategic approach.
Our Founder
Paperclip is led by Carlana McGuire, an HR consultant and strategist with experience across the Caribbean.
Her work bridges organisational design, HR governance, workforce planning, and leadership capability.
Carlana’s background in management, strategic HR consulting, and research into HR positioning in Caribbean SMEs uniquely equips her to support organisations navigating complexity, growth, and change. Her approach combines analytical rigour, contextual understanding, and a commitment to strengthening leaders.
Why Organisations Choose Paperclip
- Boutique consultancy with deep regional expertise
- Practical, context-aware solutions
- Strong capability in organisational and workforce design
- High-trust advisory relationships with leadership teams
- Clear, actionable guidance grounded in sound HR governance
- Balanced approach: strategic, compliant, and people-centred
Let’s Strengthen Your Organisation
If you’re ready to build a more structured, aligned, and capable organisation, we’d be glad to support your next step.