No-one likes to deliver bad news, but every Manager has to do this at some stage. If it is done effectively, the outcome can be more constructive than if it is done badly, or not at all.
Peter has spent much of his career in food manufacturing, although he has also worked in retail, engineering, distribution and professional services. He has covered all aspects of Human Resources Management, from practical hands-on Management, to many years as a highly effective HR Consultant.
While Peter has all the HR “generalist” skills necessary for effective consultancy, he has particular expertise in employment law (having gained a Distinction in his Masters). He has been successfully handling Employment Tribunals for 25 years, using his expertise in law, together with his analytical and advocacy skills, to consistently produce positive outcomes. Peter writes many of our articles, and is now also a part-time lecturer on Employment Law at a local University.
Rosalie brings over 15 years Human Resource operational and general management experience to BackupHR across both the Private & Third Sector, including manufacturing, retail, and charity. Her strong administrative and customer service background in hands on roles means she has excellent client account management skills, together with knowledge and understanding of the people management challenges for SMEs.
Rosalie is used to working with management teams up to board level on not only HR strategy, employee relations and engagement, but also Health and Safety, Quality and other compliance standards and accreditations. Email address: rosalie@backuphr.com
Cathy has worked in Human Resources Management for over 30 years, after attending St Andrews University she went on to complete a Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management. Cathy worked in both the private and voluntary sectors in a range of different HR operational management roles before becoming an HR Consultant in 2000. Cathy completed a Masters Degree in Employment Law, which included health & safety as one of her main topics. Cathy uses her extensive HR knowledge to help clients find pragmatic and practical outcomes to all types of people issues. She is an experienced trainer, coach and executive mentor.
Cathy also has extensive practical experience in developing within organisations, a positive health and safety culture, through the implementation of sensible policies, working practices and two-way communication systems. She is a Corporate Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
Amanda started as a graduate trainee with John Lewis, eventually combining operations and HR management with Tesco. She has worked in HR Management for over 30 years, obtaining her Post Graduate Diploma in HR Management at Anglia Ruskin University and is currently a Chartered MCIPD, applying currently for Fellow status.
Amanda has worked in start-up, SME and global companies, and in a wide range of sectors. Working in a range of HR roles, including HR Director and HR Consultant, she enjoys being both ‘hands-on’ and strategic, finding pragmatic and practical solutions to all types of people issues. She is an experienced trainer, coach and executive mentor.
A graduate in Law and French, Guy has some 29 years experience in the motor industry. Having initially worked in franchise and manufacturer environments, he has spent the last 20 years specialising in specialist recruitment for the motor sector. He has developed the ‘Broad Spectrum Job Profiling’ tool to enable benchmarking of remuneration packages across the sector. In recent years, Guy has become and expert in technological marketing and on-line candidate handling.
More recently he has qualified as a professional mediator, gaining a Distinction in his qualification with the PMA and we are now able to offer this service to all of our clients with confidence.
Jackie has over 25 years experience of working as a PA at Director level; with the last 20 years also incorporating all aspects of HR administration. She has also had hands-on experience of HR in business, having previously worked as a PA to the Directors/HR Administrator; thereby obtaining a practical working understanding of the HR environment, and its potential issues/pitfalls for clients. Having a good working knowledge of the Microsoft packages, she has helped many of our clients and colleagues in its use, as well as helping with the administration of HR systems/documentation for our clients.
Jackie is known to all our clients, as she is the point of call if they are not able to speak with their Consultant. She is also responsible for looking after our client renewals, following up new business leads, and all the management/administration behind both our public and in-house training courses.
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