Employee relations and disciplinary support
Practical, confidential support through difficult conversations, disciplinary processes and grievances.
Managing a difficult situation with an employee is one of the hardest parts of running a business and getting the process wrong can create bigger problems than the original issue. We support business owners and managers through disciplinary matters, grievances and performance concerns, from the first conversation through to any formal process.
We help you think through the situation calmly, work out what a fair and proportionate process looks like and prepare the letters and documentation needed at each stage. Where a meeting is required we can attend to take notes and offer guidance in the room or brief you thoroughly beforehand if you'd rather handle it yourself.
Throughout, our aim is to help you reach a fair outcome that protects your business, while treating the employee involved with respect. Many situations can be resolved without reaching a formal process at all and we help you spot when an early, honest conversation is the better route.