QMS Implementation for Growing Offshore Technology Company
A growing business required support to develop and implement a Quality
Management System (QMS) that met the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 to
secure a space on the target customers approved vendor lists.
Although some documentation and processes were already in place, they needed to be formalised, aligned with the standard and
embedded across the organisation to achieve certification through a UKAS-accredited certification body.
EAT Reminder on Part-Time Worker Protections and Worker Status
EAT Reminder on Part-Time Worker Protections and Worker Status
A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision is a useful reminder that part-time worker protections can apply more broadly than employers may expect, particularly where individuals work under non-traditional or flexible arrangements.
Competency Management System Support for Turbine Service Company
A Dundee-based turbine services provider required support to review and strengthen its Training and Competency arrangements to ensure a clear, consistent and auditable process for managing workforce competence across its WTR Technician roles.
Operating from Dundee and supporting clients across the energy sector, the business needed a robust competency management system capable of demonstrating compliance, supporting continual improvement and meeting the expectations of clients and the wider industry.
HSEQ Audit & Ongoing Support for Engineering Manufacturer
The client required independent HSEQ support to assess legal compliance, strengthen Health, Safety, Environment and Quality management systems, and improve safety culture across its Dundee workshops and office facilities.
The business also required ongoing consultancy support to drive continual improvement, maintain legislative compliance and support delivery of HSEQ objectives and KPIs.
Health & Safety Support for Food Manufacturer
A food manufacturer operating in Perthshire required support to assess legal compliance, strengthen Health, Safety and Environmental management systems, and demonstrate continual improvement across its operations.
The client also required ongoing Health & Safety consultancy support to manage risks, maintain compliance activities and support delivery of business objectives and KPIs.
A Day in the Life of an HR Consultant: Q&A with Georgina Reynolds
What is it really like to work as an HR Consultant? From supporting managers with employee relations matters and navigating complex workplace issues to advising on employment law and delivering HR projects, no two days are ever the same.
We caught up with Georgina to find out more about life in HR consultancy, the challenges she encounters when supporting clients, and why taking a proactive, practical approach to people management is so important. Georgina also shares her insights into some of the most memorable situations she has supported with and the value of working as part of a knowledgeable and collaborative HR team.
International Incident Investigation Support for Subsea Survey Company
An international subsea survey company required immediate HSEQ support
following a significant operational incident. During activities involving an
unmanned vessel, a critical piece of equipment became detached from the
vessel’
s frame, creating the need for a prompt, professional investigation to
establish the facts, identify the root cause, and minimise disruption to ongoing
operations.
Sexual Harassment Training for Corporate Business
Our client required a large scale training programme to raise awareness of, and strengthen prevention against, sexual harassment in the workplace. This followed legislative changes in October 2024 under the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act, which introduced a proactive legal duty for employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment.
The organisation required a bespoke, practical training solution for approximately 100 delegates, delivered in multiple cohorts to maintain operational continuity. The training needed to build awareness, boost confidence, and equip employees to recognise and challenge both overt and subtle inappropriate behaviours-all without disrupting day to day business.
Quensh’s First Dundee Networking Drinks Event
Following the recent growth throughout Scotland, and specifically the Tayside region Quensh expanded their initiative for hosting networking drinks to Dundee, hosting their first event in the city and bringing together professionals, business leaders, clients, and contacts from across the local business community.
Protected Conversations: A Reminder That “Off the Record” Does Not Always Mean Protected
The recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision in Tarbuc v Martello Piling Ltd provides an important reminder for employers that simply labelling a meeting as a “section 111A protected conversation” does not automatically make it off the record.
Section 111A of the Employment Rights Act 1996 allows employers and employees to have confidential pre-termination discussions, usually regarding the possibility of ending employment under a settlement agreement. However, that protection is limited and can be lost in certain circumstances.