A difficult staff issue? Start with a conversation

A staff issue can take up far more of your time than you expected. You might be dealing with repeated sickness absence, a complaint, concerns about performance or a difficult relationship within your team.

You know something needs to happen. But what should you say? What should you put in writing? And how do you move things forward fairly?

That uncertainty can leave business owners and managers carrying the problem long after the working day has ended.

You don’t need to have all the answers

You don’t need a perfectly organised file or a clear idea of which HR process applies before asking for help.

Start with what has happened, what concerns you and what you would like to resolve. We can help you identify the information you need and consider a practical next step.

Sometimes that means preparing for a sensitive conversation. Sometimes it means reviewing the steps already taken or putting a clearer process in place.

The right approach depends on the circumstances and the people involved.

Practical support when you need it

At The HFactor, I bring 35 years of HR experience and Chartered Fellow status with the CIPD to support employers through difficult people matters.

We help with employee relations, sickness absence, performance concerns, grievances, disciplinary matters, redundancy, restructuring and TUPE transfers.

Our approach is straightforward: listen carefully, explain your options in plain English and help you move forward. We can also support managers with the conversations, preparation and follow-through that make a plan work in practice.

You can ask for help with a specific issue without committing to an ongoing support arrangement.

Your initial consultation is free

If a staff issue is taking up your time or keeping you awake, start with a conversation.

Your free initial consultation gives you an opportunity to explain the situation and discuss how The HFactor could help. There is no obligation to commit to ongoing support.

Visit The HFactor, click “Free Initial Consultation” and complete our enquiry form. Tell us briefly what’s happening, and we’ll get in touch.

Karen Lewis, Chartered FCIPD

The HFactor HR Consultancy