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Case Studies
Real examples of how I help businesses with HR and Employee Relations
Every business is different, and so are the people issues that come with running one.
These case studies give you an idea of the sort of HR, Employee Relations and neurodiversity-related challenges I help businesses work through.
The examples are anonymised to protect confidentiality, but they show how I approach real-world situations, looking at what's actually happening, understanding the risks and finding a practical way forward.
Burnley - Workplace Needs Assessment
When a performance issue turns out to be something else
An employer in my home town of Burnley was considering formal performance management for a neurodivergent employee. I helped them step back, explore the barriers involved and complete a Workplace Needs Assessment before moving into a formal process.
Preston – Putting the Right HR Foundations in Place
When a Growing Business Needs Some HR Structure
A small business in Preston had grown without formal HR policies or processes in place. I helped them review their existing arrangements, prioritise what needed attention and put practical HR foundations in place, including contracts, policies and a staff handbook.
Accrington – Independent Grievance Investigation
An Independent Grievance Investigation: a Neurodivergent Employee
In Accrington, I was brought in to independently investigate a grievance raised by a neurodivergent employee. Before the investigation began, I took time to understand what adjustments might help them participate effectively and then used a structured approach throughout the investigation.
Blackburn Employee Relations & Settlement Support
When Frustrations Build Up Before Anyone Deals With Them
A Blackburn business had been increasingly frustrated with an employee, but the concerns had never been properly addressed. When one incident led to an investigation and subsequently a grievance, I supported the business to understand its options and ultimately reach an agreed exit and reasonable settlement.
Chorley Ill Health Capability Dismissal
Managing a sensitive long-term sickness absence
A manufacturing organisation in Chorley had an employee who had been absent from work for an extended period due to a health condition that was not improving. I was brought in to support and manage the ill health capability process.
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