HR help with difficult staff issues, for employers
A staff problem rarely arrives neatly labelled. Tell me what’s actually happening — even if it’s messy — and I’ll help you handle it calmly, fairly and in the right order.
Tell me what’s happeningFind the situation that fits
HR advice for a disciplinary issue
Conduct, behaviour or rule-breaking that needs handling. I’ll help you run a fair process and avoid the common, costly mistakes.
Get help with a disciplinary →Grievance support for employers
An employee has raised a complaint and you’re not sure what to do next. I’ll help you respond properly and keep things proportionate.
Get help with a grievance →Sickness absence HR support
Repeated short-term absence or a long-term sickness case. I’ll help you manage it fairly without losing the goodwill of your team.
Get help with absence →Poor performance and capability
Someone isn’t meeting the mark. I’ll help you address it honestly and constructively, with a clear and defensible process.
Get help with performance →Difficult conversations
The conversation you’ve been putting off. I’ll help you prepare, plan what to say and handle it with confidence.
Get help with a conversation →HR advice before dismissing an employee
Before you let someone go, get it right. I’ll help you understand the risks and follow a fair process that protects your business.
Get advice on a dismissal →Redundancy HR support for small businesses
If you’re considering redundancies, the process matters. I’ll help you do it lawfully, humanely and with proper documentation.
Get help with redundancy →Help with a difficult employee or workplace conflict
Tension between people, a personality clash or a situation that’s gone sour. I’ll help you de-escalate and find a sensible way forward.
Get help with conflict →Arrive with the mess. I’ll help you make sense of it.
You don’t have to know the right process, the right words or even which category your problem falls into. Just tell me what’s happened so far, and I’ll route you to the right support — whether that’s a quick advice call, a full case review or a letter check before you act.
Tell me what’s happening — the situation, any deadlines and what’s been done so far.
I assess the risk and urgency and suggest the most suitable next step.
You get clear next steps and the confidence to handle it properly.
Staff issues — common questions
Tell me what’s happening and flag the urgency in your enquiry. I’ll come back to you promptly with the most suitable next step. If there’s a meeting, deadline or letter already in play, say so because that helps me prioritise.
Rarely. Most situations can be steadied if you act sensibly from here. Tell me honestly what’s happened so far and I’ll help you work out the best way to limit the risk and move forward fairly.
I can advise you step by step, or take on more hands-on support for complex cases. Investigations, hearings or full process management are quoted separately. Either way, you’ll always know what’s included and what it costs.
Most staff-issue support starts with a one-off advice call from £95 or a case review from £195. You’ll know the cost before you commit, and I’ll always recommend the most proportionate option.
A short outline of what’s happened, anyone involved, what’s been done so far, and any deadlines, meetings or letters already issued. Don’t worry about getting it perfect. That’s what the guided enquiry is for.
Dealing with something right now?
Send the details and I’ll come back with the right next step.