FAQ
For Businesses
Q: I’m a small business interested in some human resources support; what do you offer?
Ans: I recognise that many small businesses need back up support but can’t necessarily afford the expense of having a permanent person. I offer a range of packages from providing one-off items of work through to doing short on-site advice and support, to long term support at reasonable rates. If you are interested in
discussing this further please contact me and I can provide more details specific to your needs.
Q: We are looking for an interim manager for about 3-6 months to provide some human resources cover; can you help?
Ans: I have over 25 years experience of management in human resources and development in particular,
but also general management.I have managed teams of specialists, multi-disciplinary project teams as well as teams of external contractors and suppliers.
Q: We are making some business changes and need someone to act as a change agent: do you provide this service?
Ans: Yes, I can. I have led on whole business reviews, putting in place change strategies, working with senior teams to deliver key business priorities and outcomes, as well as middle managers to ensure implementation. I have also worked on small business reviews where sometimes the people issues can be sensitive and require more delicate handling. Whatever your needs I would be happy to discuss how you and your business could be best supported through your change process.
Q: Our human resources policies and procedures need a complete overhaul to make sure they comply with the law and work for us but we do not have the time/knowledge/expertise to do them in-house; is this something you would be able to help us with?
Ans: With over 25 years human resources management and development experience I can work with your
business to deliver individual or packages of policies and procedures that meet your needs.
Q: Do you provide workplace mediation?
Ans: I have extensive experience in this area having acted as a business mediator for over 15 years. I have successfully concluded informal agreements between staff as well as termination agreements. I always aim is to reduce the level of conflict and achieve amicable outcomes (”win-win”) to enable the individual(s) and the business to move forward in a positive way.
Q: We need someone who can do interview assessment centres and development centres from time to time as part of our recruitment or training programme.
Ans: I am a qualified OPP Level A and B assessor and can help you develop assessment centres that match the profiles of the jobs you have along with personality profiling to help you appoint the most suitable candidate for the job.
Also using Myers-Briggs and 16PF personality profiling tools I can work with you business to identify areas of development for individuals and managers that will support your business delivery.
For Individuals
Q: I am about to go for an interview and need some advice on assessment centre and how they work.
Ans: Contact me with your question(s) and for a fee I will provide the advice and support on what things
you might come across and how best you might prepare for the day. If you want to take it further I can also provide a more comprehensive practice session including personality profiling and a trail interview.
Q: I am looking for some short term coaching or mentoring support to help me focus on some key personal aims; is this something you provide?
Ans: Using Myers-Briggs and the “GROW” model as a foundation, I have routinely coached and mentored staff, junior, middle and senior managers.
Q: I am having some problems at work and I need someone to act as my advocate; can you help?
Ans: I keep up to date with management and employment law issues and can provide anything from basic advice to support at internal hearings, where procedures allow for this.
