Technology and people services that transform ways of working during change, like redundancies, acquisitions, and restructures, improving employee experiences and outcomes for everyone affected.
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Simplifying the complexity in navigating business change is vital to enable HR to focus on delivering compassionate experiences.
Large-scale changes such as redundancies, contract variations, acquisitions, and restructures can have a significant impact.
Managing them with compassion improves outcomes for those affected, those leading the process, and those who remain in the business.
We’re passionate about making change processes simpler, so people can focus on what matters most – supporting people.
We offer a suite of tech-enabled services across the Empowering People Group that simplify processes in managing business change.
”The AdviserPlus principles and ways of working have formed part of the footprint of change management within WHSmith going forward. We had a great working relationship with the AdviserPlus team who demonstrated lots of flexibility, patience, and super quick response times. We couldn’t have managed this change programme in such a short space of time without them.
WHSmith
meeting manager: Consultation technology and support
meeting manager is an innovative technology solution that enables focus on people, not paperwork. It:
- Shifts the HR focus from admin-heavy tasks to the people-centric aspects of their roles;
- Streamlines the management of one-to-one consultation meetings, including redundancy and TUPE transfers;
- Makes collective consultation meetings more efficient, compliant, and compassionate;
- Simplifies complex change management processes;
- Offers a range of benefits to organisations looking to improve how they manage change.
Find out more about streamlining collective consultation meetings here.
Reducing the admin burden
Streamlines one-to-one consultation processes:
- Automates meeting scheduling, document management and progress tracking;
- Includes built-in scripts for consistent consultations;
- Built-in red flag identification and tracking improves risk mitigation and minimises potential legal costs.
Compliance, consistency and compassion
Ensures compliance during consultation processes such as TUPE transfers or redundancies:
- Minimises risk and builds confidence for those involved in the process;
- Enables those running the collective consultation process to focus on engaging with employees and providing personalised support;
- Enables more compassionate conversations by removing uncertainty and pressure.
Secure data and reporting
meeting manager securely captures and reports on all key data:
- Captures valuable consultation meeting data, employee feedback, and outcomes;
- Enables HR to track progress in real time;
- Provides secure data and reporting.
Expert note-taking
- Provides professionals who support note-taking to capture accurate, compliant records of meetings
- Flags potential risks or issues early through consistent documentation
- Frees up meeting holders to focus on compassionate, meaningful conversations
HR consultancy and support services
Navigating complex change can be overwhelming, but we have solutions to help simplify complexity. Our consultancy services provide:
- Compassionate, expert HR support when it matters most;
- Tailored support for situations including mergers, policy adjustments, and spikes in workload;
- Flexible services designed to meet your needs and ensure the success of your HR initiatives.
Risk mitigation
- Navigate HR challenges with expert guidance and best practice advice;
- Minimise risk of compliance issues, delays, or costly errors;
- Protect your organisation’s reputation and financial stability during change.
Tailored support
- Get support customised to your organisation’s needs;
- Address specific HR challenges with precision and flexibility;
- Keep your HR function agile and responsive during periods of change.
Risk mitigation
- Navigate HR challenges with expert guidance and best practice advice;
- Minimise risk of compliance issues, delays, or costly errors;
- Protect your organisation’s reputation and financial stability during change.
Tailored support
- Get support customised to your organisation’s needs;
- Address specific HR challenges with precision and flexibility;
- Keep your HR function agile and responsive during periods of change.
Outplacement support services
During times of significant change, outplacement support plays a vital role in helping employees move forward with confidence. Our Outplacement services:
- Provide individuals with the tools, guidance and support to take their next career step;
- Recognise that every employee is different, with tailored support for individual needs and goals;
- Offer a compassionate, practical way to support employees through their career transition.
Read more about the benefits of outplacement support here.
Tailored career transition support
We recognise that every employee's situation is different:
- Our outplacement solutions can be customised to meet individual needs;
- We consider factors such as desired outcomes, length of service, and seniority;
- This tailored approach ensures each employee receives the most relevant support for their circumstances.
Diverse outplacement options
Our range of outplacement services is diverse and adaptable:
- Employees have the flexibility to choose services that match their preferences and requirements;
- Options include 1-2-1 coaching, digital learning resources, financial guidance, and virtual workshops;
- Our comprehensive solutions empower individuals with support that suits their needs.
Personalised coaching support
Individual 1-2-1 coaching is a cornerstone of our outplacement support:
- Provides employees with valuable insights, strategies, and feedback;
- Enhances job search and career development efforts;
- Boosts confidence and improves job prospects.
Digital coaching resources
Our SnapDragon platform provides digital resources for career transitions:
- Includes CV support, interview techniques and training courses;
- Provides a wealth of resources to set individuals up for success in their next venture;
- Individuals can easily access all the resources they need.
Redundancy and TUPE meeting templates, toolkits and project support
Managing redundancies, TUPE transfers or restructures is one of the most complex and challenging aspects of business change. Our toolkits provide:
- A comprehensive set of resources to guide you through every stage of the process;
- Practical support to help you stay compliant, confident and compassionate;
- Clear, step-by-step tools to reduce risk and ease the burden on your HR team.
Collective consultation templates
Our toolkits provide all the resources and guidance needed to manage complex situations:
- Provides all the resources and guidance you need for challenging change processes;
- Helps you manage individual redundancies, restructures, or TUPE transfers;
- Ensures you can navigate complex processes with confidence and consistency.
Settlement agreement & TUPE support
Support for legally complex and sensitive workforce changes, including TUPE transfers:
- Legal support for complex settlement agreements;
- Structured guidance for settlement agreements to manage legal risks;
- Reduces the likelihood of costly and time-consuming disputes.
Efficiency and compliance
Streamlines redundancy, settlement, and TUPE processes:
- Save time during complex consultation processes;
- Ensures all legal requirements are met;
- Promotes a compliant, ethical approach that upholds fairness and transparency.
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