Wye HR

09/04/2026

Avoiding a difficult conversation at work? It could already be costing you.

Most workplace issues don’t escalate because of one big moment. They build through miscommunication, assumptions, and what’s left unsaid.

As an HR professional with a strong commercial focus, I’ve managed complex workplace cases and investigations where things have already gone too far. Alongside this, my psychotherapy training brings a psychological lens, helping you understand not just the situation, but the person in front of you.

Because how you handle one conversation can impact performance, relationships, and your bottom line.

In a focused 1-hour session, I’ll help you:
• Get clear on what’s really going on, not just the surface issue
• Understand the other person’s likely mindset and triggers
• Plan what to say and how to say it to reduce defensiveness
• Approach the conversation with confidence and control

Handled well, a difficult conversation can strengthen working relationships and protect your business. Avoided or mishandled, it can quickly escalate into something far more time-consuming and costly.

A small investment now can prevent a much bigger issue later.

If there’s a conversation you’re putting off, message me.

And the added bonus? It often feels like you’ve had a therapy-informed space included for free.

07/04/2026

📢 UK Employment Law Update: Are You Ready?

As of yesterday, some important changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) and holiday entitlement and pay have come into effect, and they may shape how you support your people day to day.

🔹 Sick Pay (SSP)
• SSP may now be payable from day one in many cases
• There is more emphasis on early support and managing absence well

🔹 Holiday Entitlement and Pay
• Clearer guidance on calculating holiday pay, especially for irregular hours and part-year workers
• Rolled-up holiday pay is now allowed for eligible workers
• Accrual methods have been simplified, including the 12.07% approach

This is not just about compliance. It is about how you approach conversations, fairness, and trust across your teams.

Now is a good time to:
✔️ Review your policies and contracts
✔️ Check your payroll processes
✔️ Support managers to feel confident having these conversations

Handled well, these changes are an opportunity to strengthen both your practices and your relationships at work.

If you want to talk through what this looks like in your organisation, I am always happy to have a conversation.

18/02/2026

I’m often asked what I actually do in my work, so here’s a quick overview.

I specialise in independent HR investigations, complex case management and coaching managers through difficult conversations. As a TCM accredited Independent HR Investigator and a trainee psychotherapist, my approach is both legally compliant and people‑centred.

I bring a trauma‑informed, psychologically attuned lens to every situation. That means creating space for people to feel heard, reducing the risk of bias, and ensuring processes are fair, consistent and robust. Whether it’s a grievance, disciplinary, sickness absence, conflict between colleagues or a sensitive workplace concern, I focus on handling issues with clarity, neutrality and care.

If your organisation needs support with a tricky situation and you want it managed professionally and compassionately, please get in touch.

05/01/2026

Do you agree with these points?

Some days at work feel like you’re winging it.
Some days feel like you’ve actually got your life together 💭

Maturing at work isn’t about titles, hours, or perfect emails, it’s about the little shifts that make your brain go: “oh, I see now.”

It’s noticing your energy, choosing your battles, and realising that surviving + thriving can coexist 😎

16/12/2025

I’ve recently completed a TCM-accredited Investigator Training as a way to refresh my skills and keep up-to-date.

There are lots of skilled investigators out there. My own approach is shaped by many years of HR case management and investigation experience, alongside my training as a trainee psychotherapist. I focus on combining fair, robust investigative practice with a trauma-informed approach, psychological safety, and an understanding of human behaviour.

I’m very aware of how stressful investigations can be, and how fear, emotion, and power dynamics can affect people’s ability to engage. How we handle conversations really matters and can influence both the experience and the outcome.

Being TCM-accredited reflects my commitment to investigations that are fair, proportionate, and handled with care, while remaining thorough and defensible.

16/12/2025

Our Green Minds Winter Program is here!

Come join us for a one-off event, or for our full 6-week nature-based ecotherapy program, which begins Wednesday 14th January.

For any queries or to book a place please e-mail: [email protected] or phone: 07487 523991

02/12/2025

I’m not great at social media - because when I’m working with clients, I’m fully focused on them.

November at Wye HR: Absence case support, grievance investigations, policy & contract updates, and coaching managers to handle tough situations with confidence.

HR is what I’m good at.
If it’s not your thing, outsourcing to me gives you the support you need, delivered with care, focus, and expertise.

(And maybe I should outsource my socials while I’m at it 🤔)

31/10/2025

It’s been a busy and rewarding few months at Wye HR, supporting clients through some of the trickier parts of people management, from two ongoing grievance investigations to reviewing HR policies, onboarding processes, and employment contracts.

Alongside the practical work, I’m continuing to bring a psychological lens to everything I do helping organisations not only stay compliant but also understand what drives people, how communication breaks down, and how it can be rebuilt.

Balancing empathy with fairness, and supporting leaders and employees to have the conversations that matter most.

If your organisation is looking for HR support that goes beyond process to people, I’d love to meet you.

10/10/2025

Mental health affects everyone in different ways, it’s important every day 🗓️

But right now, long waits are making help harder to access and sometimes the right support isn’t available at all.

We aren't just fighting for mental health on World Mental Health Day - through our information, services and campaigns, we spend every day tackling stigma, barriers and isolation so everyone can get the right support at the right time.

10/10/2025

Here are some of our support options available for you this World Mental Health Day 💙

10/09/2025

Today on World Su***de Prevention Day we stand alongside Samaritans in raising awareness and breaking the stigma around su***de.

Every life lost is one too many. Together, we can create workplaces where people feel safe to talk, supported to seek help and connected to others.

If you or someone you know is struggling, Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123

Explore our resources here: https://ow.ly/KzbR50WUu0K

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