Stonebridge HR were asked to provide Interim HR support to Bison Concrete Products Ltd during a business turnaround period working alongside an existing HR team and professional interim turnaround specialists. Key activities included selecting and implementing an out sourced payroll solution; negotiating new allowances for on-site staff; running redundancy programmes; supporting due diligence for a TUPE in; as well as day to day HR support.

Des McHugh, HR Manager said:

The HR skills that Stonebridge HR brought were an ideal compliment to the existing in house skills which meant that the overall HR service provided to the business were significantly enhanced. The ability to adapt to the wide range of staff in Bison as well as the range of challenges within the business, together with excellent professional skills ensured that the contribution to the business was excellent.

Stonebridge HR Consultants were asked by a firm of solicitors, Sarginsons, Hughes and Masser to assist them with a redundancy exercise due to a downturn in work in one department of the firm.

It was important for their reputation to ensure that the exercise was conducted in accordance to legislative requirements. Having understood the priorities in the business and the skills required for high performance in the firm moving forward, the selection criteria were established and the consultation exercise commenced. During the consultation process, some irregularities came to light which resulted in a disciplinary procedure being instigated with a member of staff. Again compliance with legislation was imperative.

Lynne Robson, Office Manager commented:

"We were extremely grateful to the support we received from Stonebridge HR. They were not only very professional guiding us through the legislative process but also very supportive to the partners and myself in what turned into a very difficult situation with a long serving member of staff."