Clarity in complex absence.
I work with owner-led businesses to manage complex employee absence, particularly where situations are unclear, sensitive, or carry risk.
This is not about adding unnecessary process. It is about making the right decisions at the right time, with clear occupational health and absence guidance that helps you move forward with confidence.
What I help with.
I support employers when absence cases begin to feel prolonged, exposed, or difficult to manage.
That may involve long-term sickness absence, deciding whether occupational health is needed, understanding a report that does not give clear answers, planning a return to work, or navigating capability and other high-risk situations.
My role is to bring calm, practical direction to situations that can quickly become unclear or costly when handled without the right support.
How I work.
My approach is clear, practical and proportionate.
I focus on giving you advice you can act on, without unnecessary complexity or paperwork. The aim is always to help you understand the situation, identify the right next step, and handle it in a way that protects both your business and your employee.
You can expect calm, decisive support that is focused on outcomes, not just process.
Credentials and experience.
Dear HR is led by a highly experienced HR Consultant, FCIPD qualified, with an MSc in Human Resource Management.
As a founder-led business working with founder-led businesses, I understand the pressure of making people decisions without the luxury of a large internal HR team. That is why the support I provide is practical, proportionate, and designed for real business situations.
Need clear guidance on an absence case?
If you are dealing with a complex employee absence issue and need practical support on what to do next, get in touch for a confidential conversation.