Experienced HR Advice and Employee Management Support in Herefordshire
Practical, independent advice when managing employees becomes difficult.
I’m Colin Poynter, a Chartered Member of the CIPD and an experienced employee-management consultant based in Herefordshire.
I help employers deal with difficult employee issues, make sound decisions and manage their people effectively. From disciplinary cases, grievances and poor performance to sickness absence, redundancy and organisational change, I provide straightforward advice and practical support.
I work primarily with small and medium-sized businesses and not-for-profit organisations, offering specialist help with individual cases as well as wider employee-management and HR support.
Helping employers make the right decisions
Managing employees is not always straightforward. Problems with performance, conduct, attendance or working relationships can be disruptive and time-consuming. They can also present significant risks if handled badly.
For smaller organisations without their own specialist HR team, it can be difficult to know what action to take.
This is where I can help.
I provide experienced, independent advice to help you understand your options, deal fairly with those involved and reach practical, defensible decisions.
I can advise you on the appropriate course of action, guide your managers through the process or take a more active role where independent expertise is needed.
How I can help
Disciplinary, grievance and workplace investigations
Advice and practical support with misconduct allegations, employee grievances, workplace investigations, disciplinary hearings and appeals.
Performance, conduct and sickness absence
Helping employers address poor performance, unacceptable behaviour and attendance problems fairly, confidently and effectively.
Redundancy, restructuring and TUPE
Supporting employers through difficult organisational decisions, including redundancy, restructuring, consultation and business transfers.
Wider HR and employee-management support
Practical advice on employment contracts, policies, management development and everyday employee-management issues. Support is available for individual projects or on a continuing basis.
My approach: doing simple things well
Good employee management does not have to be complicated.
I believe in setting clear expectations, giving regular feedback and addressing problems early. Managers should be prepared to have difficult conversations and deal with concerns before they become more serious.
When formal action is necessary, the principles remain straightforward: establish the facts, give employees a fair opportunity to respond, consider the evidence and make a reasonable decision.
Do what is right, not simply what is easy.
My approach is grounded in employment law and good management practice, but always considers the practical realities of running a business.
The aim is to resolve problems effectively, avoid unnecessary complexity and help employers get the best from their people.
Why work with me?
As a Chartered Member of the CIPD, I bring extensive practical experience of managing people and advising employers on challenging employee-relations matters.
I understand that employers need more than an explanation of the law. They need clear advice about what they can reasonably do, the risks involved and how best to proceed.
When you engage me, you deal directly with me. I take time to understand your organisation and provide advice tailored to your circumstances.
There are no standard scripts or unnecessarily complicated processes. Just experienced, independent advice and practical help when you need it.
Based in Herefordshire, supporting employers across the UK
I am based in Herefordshire and particularly welcome enquiries from businesses and not-for-profit organisations in Hereford, Leominster, Ledbury, Ross-on-Wye and surrounding areas.
I also work with clients across the UK, providing support remotely and in person as required.
Need help with an employee issue?
Whether you’re dealing with a difficult situation, considering a significant employment decision or simply need some independent advice, I would be pleased to discuss how I can help.