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Global Employee Relations

Tricky people issues are never easy especially when they are in another country.

When it comes to resolving issues, no two countries are the same – different regulations require a different approach, and without an expert to guide you, a misstep can prove costly.


Local knowledge with an international perspective: Invariably a local advisor will fail to signpost the quirks or contrast the local position against what you're used to. Because our advisors are all seasoned multi-country specialists, they approach each issue with an international perspective, flagging local peculiarities from the outset so that preemptive action can be taken to extinguish any flare ups.

Support with a sense of urgency: People issues often require an immediate response. Additionally, many of our clients are technology start-ups that need to flex quickly to funding and markets. By adapting our service to squeeze into timeframes that most advisors can’t accommodate, we can effectively deal with flare-ups

Depth and range: We have built an unrivalled internal knowledge base supported by a network of specialists specifically curated to cater for an international employer.

Our services


Performance issues
Designing effective PIP’s (performance improvement plans) can be a critical step in avoiding unfair dismissals.
Performance issues
Sickness issues
Knowing when to take formal action can be tricky and not without risk. We can help you choose the right moment to take positive action.
Sickness issues
Terminations
We provide expert input to ensure that when you need to terminate you do so without risk or fall-out whether the reason is economic, capability or conduct.
Terminations
Conduct and disciplinary issues
We can assist with investigations and hearings or guide you on the process at arm’s length.
Conduct and disciplinary issues
Grievances
A well-managed grievance process can positively resolve personal conflict, but it can also serve to highlight other issues within the business. Our expertise ensures all issues are identified and addressed.
Grievances
Whistleblowing
Whistleblowing is a sensitive area that can quickly escalate if not appropriately managed. A structured process and an independent view is often essential to meet local legal requirements.
Whistleblowing
Employment transfers
Transferring employees between group entities or following a merger/acquisition or on the exit from an Employer of Record requires knowledge of the local transfer regulations (TUPE) – we can guide you on what is required.
Employment transfers
Parental leave
Navigating the local mix of parental leaves to ensure compliance with both leave and pay requirements can be very time consuming and risky – we support each case to ensure compliance 
Parental leave
Country Benchmarking
Providing single-country reports or side-by-side comparisons to help you determine the best country for your business within a region. Our analysis will provide a budgetary steer based on mandatory and market rate employment standards, provide a commentary on risks and common challenges and never sidestep an opinion.
Country Benchmarking

Contact us


Stuart Buglass
Stuart Buglass
Partner, HR Advisory, Global Business Solutions
Richard Austin
Richard Austin
Managing Partner, Global Business Solutions
Azeem Zafar
Azeem Zafar
Partner, Global Business Solutions