HR, Employee Relations & Workplace Culture Consultancy
Practical support when the people side of work gets complicated.
Every organisation has people challenges. That's part of working with people.
But sometimes things become more complicated than they need to be.
Perhaps a grievance keeps going round in circles. Your managers are escalating every difficult conversation. Someone has asked for reasonable adjustments and you're not sure what support is appropriate.
Or perhaps your organisation is doing well commercially, but you're beginning to notice cracks in the employee experience.
Whatever the situation, I help you understand what's happening, consider the options and work out a sensible way forward.
I provide specialist support across employee relations, disability and neuroinclusion, leadership capability, wellbeing and workplace culture.
And while I can help you deal with the immediate issue, I'm also interested in what we can learn from it.
Because if we can prevent the same problems from happening again, that's an even better outcome.
Areas of Expertise
Employee Relations
Employee relations issues can be difficult, particularly when emotions are running high or managers aren't sure what to do next.
I support employers with grievances, disciplinary matters, workplace conflict, difficult conversations and other complex employee situations.
We'll look at what's happened, what needs to be considered, where the risks might be and what a fair, practical resolution could look like.
That might mean supporting an individual case, reviewing your policies, exploring early resolution or helping managers build confidence so issues don't always need to escalate.
Disability & Neuroinclusion
I believe good inclusion is about removing barriers wherever we can, rather than waiting for someone to struggle before we act.
But I also know that employers and managers don't always feel confident when it comes to reasonable adjustments or supporting neurodivergent employees.
What is reasonable? What should we ask? How do we balance individual needs with the needs of the organisation?
I help employers work through these questions, review workplace practices and make informed decisions.
This includes reasonable adjustment support, neuroinclusion reviews, disability confidence and practical manager guidance.
Leadership & Manager Confidence
Managers aren't expected to have all the answers.
But they do need to feel confident having conversations, making fair decisions and supporting their teams.
From experience, I've seen what happens when managers don't feel equipped to deal with people issues. Problems can escalate, conversations get avoided and everyone ends up frustrated.
I work alongside managers to build their confidence through coaching, practical guidance and real workplace situations.
The aim isn't to create managers who know every HR policy inside out.
It's to help them become better at managing people.
Workplace Culture & Employee Experience
You can have great organisational values written on the wall.
But what happens when someone raises a concern, needs support or challenges a decision?
That's when your culture really starts to show.
I help organisations look beyond what they say about their culture and understand what employees are actually experiencing.
Through employee listening, culture reviews, engagement work and practical improvement planning, we can identify what's working, what isn't and what needs to change.
Because a good employee experience isn't simply about benefits or salary.
It's about people feeling safe, supported, listened to and able to do their best work.
Wellbeing & Employee Support
A wellbeing policy is a good starting point.
But it doesn't mean much if someone is struggling and their manager doesn't know how to respond.
I help organisations approach wellbeing concerns with care, common sense and an understanding of both employee needs and business realities.
That might involve managing workplace stress, supporting someone returning to work, reviewing workplace pressures or helping managers have better wellbeing conversations.
The focus is always on practical support, not simply another policy sitting on a shelf.
Speaking & Workshops
I deliver engaging, practical and thought-provoking sessions designed to inspire action and create meaningful conversations.
Popular topics include:
• Menopause in the Workplace
• Neuroinclusion
• Employee wellbeing
• Employee experience
• Leadership confidence
• Psychological safety
Sessions can be delivered virtually or in person
Ways We Can Work Together
Consultancy
Practical advice, guidance and strategic support tailored to your organisation's needs.
Training
Interactive learning experiences designed to build confidence, knowledge and capability.
Workshops
Facilitated sessions that encourage discussion, collaboration and action.
Speaking Engagements
Conference presentations, panel discussions, keynote sessions and awareness events..
Who I Work With
I work with SMEs, growing businesses, charities and HR professionals who need an extra pair of experienced hands.
Some organisations don't have an in-house HR team. Others have one HR professional trying to do everything, and there simply aren't enough hours in the day.
And sometimes even experienced HR teams need someone independent to help them think through a difficult situation.
Whatever your circumstances, you don't need to have everything worked out before we talk.