The Workable
Difference

What sets us apart is our practical, jargon-free approach to people management. We understand that most people managers didn't choose HR as their primary focus it's just part of their increasingly complex role. Our services bridge the gap between HR best practice and commercial reality, providing workable solutions that build confidence and create lasting results.

Our comprehensive services transform overwhelm into confident leadership through five key service areas:  

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STRATEGIC PEOPLE SOLUTIONS

We collaborate with you to develop robust people strategies that directly support your business goals. Through detailed discovery sessions, we uncover your unique challenges and opportunities to create actionable frameworks that drive results.

What we deliver:

Comprehensive people strategies aligned with business objectives
Project-specific plans for restructures, growth phases, or cultural change Individual development plans for key team members
Clear, measurable objectives with realistic timelines
Practical implementation roadmaps with defined responsibilities
Regular review points to ensure accountability and adaptation

Whether you need an annual people plan, project-specific guidance, or individual case management, our bespoke planning services provide clarity and confidence in uncertain territory.

I NEED A PLAN

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PRACTICAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT

We believe confident managers make better decisions. Our training programmes equip people managers with the practical knowledge and skills they need to lead effectively while navigating employment law requirements.

Our learning solutions include:

Essentials of UK employment law for non-HR managers
Conducting effective and legally compliant performance conversations
Managing difficult situations from discipliners to redundancies
Building inclusive and high-performing teams
Documentation best practices that protect both managers and employees
Customised workshops addressing your specific workplace challenges

TEACH US YOUR HR HACKS

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RESPONSIVE HR SUPPORT

Even the best managers occasionally encounter situations requiring specialist intervention. Our responsive support services provide expert guidance when you need it most.

How we help:

Emergency 'phone a HR friend' support for unexpected situations
Intervention in escalating employee relations issues
Guidance through complex disciplinary or grievance processes
Risk assessment and mitigation strategies for challenging cases

We provide calm, practical guidance through difficult situations, helping you navigate challenges while minimizing business disruption and legal exposure.

HR SOS

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Continuous Advancement

Beyond solving immediate problems, we partner with you to strengthen your over all approach to people management, creating sustainable improvements across your organisation

Our improvement services focus on:

Streamlining HR systems and processes for greater efficiency
Developing performance management frameworks that drive engagement
Building feedback cultures that support continuous improvement
Analysing patterns in HR issues to address root causes
Measuring and enhancing employee engagement and retention
Designing HR audits to identify improvement opportunities

We help you transform past challenges into future strengths, creating workable systems that grow with your business.

NEXT LEVEL HR

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EXECUTIVE SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT

For business leaders, people managers and HR professionals seeking to enhance their strategic impact, our coaching and mentoring services provide personalised support on a fractional basis.

Our elevation services include:

One-to-one executive coaching for business owners and senior managers
Mentoring for HR professionals transitioning to more strategic roles
Board-level advisory support on people strategy
Leadership team development programs
Confidential sounding board for sensitive people decisions
Capacity building for internal HR functions
Fractional HR Director services for businesses without senior HR leadership

We serve as trusted advisors, helping you develop both your personal leadership capabilities and your organisation's people management maturity. 

HELP US GROW

Jayne Dunn

Jayne is the Managing Director of Guardian People Management. She specialises in mentoring HR professionals and providing training and coaching to people managers, helping them to understand enough about HR to engage with and lead their teams more constructively – and tackle issues at grass root level to avoid unnecessary escalation. 

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LEARN | PLAN | FIX | IMPROVE | ENABLE

Looking for joined up legal support?

Our expertise does not stop when things get tricky. Our associated company,  Guardian Law, provides seamless support and legal representation to employers in dispute with their staff and advises on the more complex or technical workplace  challenges that require a lawyer. 

I NEED A LAWYER!

We Provide Workable Solutions for Overwhelmed People Managers