Why This Service Is Beneficial
Absence and capability matters can become more difficult when expectations are unclear, meetings are not handled well or the process is poorly documented. Having independent support helps you approach long-term sickness absence, capability concerns and return-to-work decisions with greater clarity, consistency and confidence.
Why Me?
Clients choose to work with me becauserovide honest, practical HR advice that is grounded in CIPD best practice, the ACAS Code and UK employment law. I help SMEs manage sensitive people issues in a calm and commercially realistic way, with support that is focused on fair process rather than generic HR wording.
What I Can Support With
- Absence management support for short-term and long-term issues.
- Capability and performance support for managers and employers.
- Capability meeting packs and scripts.
- Occupational health question sets.
- Adjustment review frameworks and return-to-work considerations.
- Outcome and review timeline templates, plus process guidance.
Who This Service Is For
This service is for SMEs, business owners and managers who need support with absence management, capability concerns or performance issues but do not have enough in-house HR resource to deal with them confidently. It is particularly useful where there is long-term sickness absence, ongoing underperformance or uncertainty around what steps to take next.
It is also a good fit for organisations that need practical help with capability meeting preparation, occupational health questions or reasonable adjustments. If you want a clearer process and more confidence in how the issue is being managed, this service provides structured and independent support.
What to expect
Once you get in touch, I will ask for the relevant background details and documentation so I can understand the absence or capability matter properly. I then confirm the scope, fees, risks and likely timescales in writing, so there is a clear plan before support begins.
You can expect straightforward, practical guidance that helps you manage meetings, documentation and next steps with greater confidence. I support the process in a calm and structured way, so you can deal with the issue fairly while keeping the business moving.