“Sometimes you don’t need someone to take over – you just need an experienced sounding board.”

For founders, SMEs and HR teams who want an experienced thinking partner – available ad hoc, or as a dedicated 90-minute session to work through:

•            Live ER cases

•            Strategy

•            Investigation plans

•            Hearing preparation

•            Settlement options

•            Risks

•            Practical next steps

“I manage the full process end-to-end, on behalf of the company.”

For when you need more than advice – you need someone to own the process from start to finish, for a fixed fee and a clear timeline. Covers:

•            Investigations

•            Disciplinary matters (misconduct and gross misconduct)

•            Grievances

•            Capability (ill health)

•            Absence management

•            Discrimination, harassment and bullying complaints

•            Whistleblowing

•            Performance management processes

•            Redundancy, restructuring and organisational change (including TUPE)

•            Flexible working request disputes

•            Family leave-related disputes

•            Mediation

•            Settlement negotiation

A. ER Coaching (for HR professionals)

 “I know the process, but I want to build my confidence and judgement.”

Aimed at:

•            Newly promoted HR Advisors

•            HR Business Partners stepping into complex ER

•            Standalone HR Managers

•            HR Consultants who would benefit from partnering a senior ER practitioner

B. Leader Coaching (for people managers)

“I need to manage a difficult employee but I’m terrified of getting it wrong.”

This isn’t about teaching employment law – it’s about supporting managers to:

•            Prepare for difficult conversations

•            Deliver feedback confidently

•            Handle grievances appropriately

•            Run performance meetings

•            Ask better questions

•            Avoid common mistakes

“We don’t need a full-time HR/ER hire yet – but we need someone we can rely on.”

An ongoing, embedded partnership for companies without in-house ER expertise – a senior point of contact on retainer, covering:

•            Day-to-day ER queries and support

•            Policy and process guidance

•            Oversight of live cases

•            Regular check-ins with leadership and HR