It’s Only 10:16am: Some Days, You Need HR
Updated: 3 days ago
It’s only 10:16am. Some days, you need HR.
The working day has barely begun, but an unexpected employee issue has already landed on your desk. Then another. And another.
9:07am — Your phone rings. An employee needs to talk.
9:18am — A formal grievance arrives in your inbox.
9:31am — A manager asks whether an employee can be dismissed, just as two colleagues report sick.
10:04am — You discover a TUPE transfer needs urgent attention.
10:16am — Someone mentions an Employment Tribunal. You still have the rest of the working day ahead of you.
When everything feels urgent, what should happen first?
Acting quickly is not the same as acting hastily. A grievance needs an impartial response; a proposed dismissal calls for a fair and lawful process; sickness absence warrants appropriate support and careful management. A TUPE transfer brings its own consultation, information and planning requirements. Each issue deserves attention, but the right sequence depends on the facts, timescales and risks.
You do not have to work it out alone.
The HFactor supports employers with complex employee relations, TUPE transfers, redundancy and restructuring, HR compliance and practical management support. Whether you need help with one difficult day, a defined project or ongoing HR advice, we can help you establish a clear, proportionate way forward.
With 35 years’ HR experience and Chartered FCIPD expertise, The HFactor offers a free initial consultation. Tell us what has landed on your desk through the enquiry form on our website: https://www.the-hfactor.com/
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