Labour Relations & Employee Advisory Services
Employee issues don't always come with easy answers and they rarely improve when left alone.
Sometimes you need an experienced sounding board, a fresh perspective or someone who can help you work through a difficult situation.
That's where I come in.
Services Include:
Management coaching
Grievance management
Labour relations advisory
Collective agreement interpretation
Discipline and corrective action
Performance management
Attendance management
Workforce transition support
Frequently Asked Questions
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You don't have to wait until a situation becomes serious to seek support. External HR advice can be valuable when you are dealing with a difficult employee situation, uncertainty about how to proceed, recurring workplace conflict, performance concerns or a sensitive management decision.
Getting the right advice early can help prevent issues from escalating and reduce organizational risk.
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Absolutely. Employee relations matters can be challenging, particularly when emotions are high or the situation involves competing perspectives. I help leaders understand the issues, consider their options and determine a practical path forward.
This may include coaching, facilitating difficult conversations, developing an action plan or recommending a more formal process where appropriate.
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Yes. I help leaders navigate performance management, attendance concerns, misconduct, progressive discipline and other employee-related matters.
My approach focuses on understanding the circumstances, ensuring a fair and consistent process, documenting appropriately and helping leaders make informed decisions.
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Yes. I provide practical guidance to help employers understand and apply collective agreement provisions, including those relating to employee rights, management responsibilities, grievances, discipline, scheduling and other workplace matters.
Where appropriate, I can also help identify potential risks and prepare management for discussions with union representatives.
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Absolutely. Supporting managers is an important part of what I do. Many leaders are promoted into management roles without receiving the HR knowledge or practical experience needed to navigate difficult people situations.
I provide one-on-one guidance and coaching to help managers build confidence, address issues early, have difficult conversations and become more effective leaders.
