What do you need help and support with?
Whether you’re facing an immediate crisis or just looking to get expert support in place, we can help with a full spectrum of people and safety challenges.
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Absenteeism
Bogged down in low-level absence or facing a particularly tricky situation? Our experts can help you deal with bogus absences, long-standing conditions that may be disability-related, and everything in between.Find out more
Disciplinary
Whether you feel completely out of your depth or just want the reassurance of a second opinion, we’ll find out what you want to do, help you explore options and risks, and work with you to manage misconduct quickly, effectively and in line with the law.Find out more
Employment Tribunals
Worried about the rising threat of employee claims? We help organisations proactively reduce their exposure through pragmatic advice, with the reassurance of expert Litigation support should a claim arise.Find out more
Grievance
From setting up a grievance procedure to holding a hearing and managing appeals, we’re here to walk you through the process so that you can resolve issues quickly, compliantly and with minimal disruption to your organisation.Find out more
Performance Management
Managing performance can be a large undertaking for time-poor managers. If you don’t have the time or expertise, our Employment Law and HR specialists can help with everything from process advice to policies and frameworks.Find out more
Managing COVID-19
Furlough, self-isolating staff, refusals to work and even redundancy – coronavirus (COVID-19) has created numerous employment obstacles. Our free-to-use Coronavirus Advice Hub contains hundreds of resources to help you tackle these issues head on.Find out more
Redundancies
Whether you’re looking at single redundancies or collective consultation, navigate the process as painlessly as possible and limit the potential for claims with our end-to-end redundancy support.Find out more
Upskilling Managers
Keen to upskill in essential HR topics and legal compliance? Looking for ongoing support in the form of a responsive helpline? We offer a range of solutions designed to help managers carry out their role confidently and effectively.Find out more
Being Health and Safety Compliant
Health and safety legislation is vast, and if you’re not an expert, it can be all too easy to unintentionally miss the mark. Ellis Whittam can help you assess and elevate your current arrangements and give you confidence in your compliance.
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Being COVID-19 Secure
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new biological hazard, and like all workplace hazards, it needs to be managed. Our free Coronavirus Advice Hub contains risk assessments and other useful resources to help you operate safely and compliantly.
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Chemical and Biological Hazards
From wood dust to cleaning chemicals, Legionella to coronavirus, professional support can help you to comply with a long list of regulations and ensure you’re taking all necessary steps to keep people safe.Find out more
Ergonomic Hazards
Manual handling, lifting and carrying, display screen equipment. These ergonomic hazards can be costly if left unmanaged. Don’t have access to a competent health and safety person in house? Our outsourced support can help.
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Exposure Hazards
Repeated exposure to loud noises, vibration, radiation or temperature extremes can lead to chronic illness. With specific regulations governing these activities, expert Health & Safety support can help to ensure safety and compliance.Find out more
Fire Hazards
Fires happen in all industries and the effects can be devastating. If you’re not equipped to manage this risk yourself, Ellis Whittam can help through advice, risk assessment and trianing.Find out more
Safety Hazards
From machinery dangers to working at height, take a proactive approach to workplace safety hazards and ensure risks are appropriately managed with our fixed-fee Health & Safety support.Find out more
Work Organisation Hazards
Stress, depression and anxiety is now the number one cause of occupational ill health. Ellis Whittam can help you to assess risk and put measures in place to meet your legal responsibilities.Find out more
Not sure what you need?
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Client Stories
The Works
“I’ve taken Ellis Whittam into every organisation that I’ve worked with. I’ve introduced them to many teams and many colleagues and referred them with absolute pleasure because I genuinely trust in the service that we get.”
Debbie Jamieson, People Director
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Culina Group
“We get a great deal of comfort and satisfaction knowing that we have support as and when we need it, in a decisive and responsive way.”
Richard Berry, Group HR Director
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Bluestone National Park Resort
“What we recognised in Ellis Whittam is the background that they have. They are able to supply knowledge and experience in a number of disciplines, which enables us to develop our business in a way that’s safe, to do it on time and with a quality to it.”
Debbie Rainbow, Director of Human Resources and Health & Safety
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BeaverFit
“As the company started to get larger, we knew we had to protect our employees and our contractors both onsite and in the offices. Ellis Whittam is exactly what we needed to move the company forward.”
Joanne Beaver, Operations Director
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Choice Care
“We have found Ellis Whittam to be responsive and aligned with our business in terms of our processes and expectations. Their pragmatic approach has proven to be a great fit – nobody wants to be fighting their adviser on basic employment decisions.”
Jonathan Green, COO
Client Stories
Catalyst Choices
“Ellis Whittam supports our 280 staff members with Employment Law and Health & Safety and has provided quality management training too.”
Lisa Best, Head of Service Delivery
Client Stories
Culina Group
“My team of HR business partners and other staff have a dedicated service solution provided by Ellis Whittam. We get a great deal of comfort and satisfaction knowing we have support as and when we need it in a decisive and responsible way.”
Richard Berry, Group HR Director
Explore our services
Employment Law & HR
Difficult people problem? Struggling with the complexity of employment law, or simply strapped for time? Manage workforce issues quickly and compliantly with pragmatic advice from dedicated experts.
Health & Safety
Keeping on top of your health and safety obligations can often feel like a laborious and never-ending task. Reduce risk, protect employees and uncomplicate compliance with hands-on safety support.
