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.
Back to Work after Maternity Leave: Q&A with Catriona Spendlicek, HR Operations Manager
After a year away on maternity leave, Catriona has recently returned to our team — and we’re delighted to have her back!
Donna and Catriona sat down to chat about her experience returning to work after maternity leave, sharing words of wisdom for others making the transition back to work, as well as advice for line managers on how they can best support team members returning from maternity leave.
Quensh Team Completes Kiltwalk Mighty Stride in Support of Friends of ANCHOR
On 7th June, the Quensh team proudly took part in this year’s Kiltwalk, completing the 18-mile Mighty Stride in support of Friends of ANCHOR, a charity dedicated to helping people across the North of Scotland affected by cancer and blood disorders.
Operational Health & Safety Support for Engineering & Fabrication Business
Following a series of significant project wins, a major fabrication business at a
deep-water energy park in Nigg, Ross-shire, needed dedicated, on-site “boots on
the ground” health and safety support that it was unable to resource internally.
Getting Probation Right – Why It Matters More Than Ever
Following the passing of the Employment Rights Act in December 2025, it sees significant changes to employment rights, with one of the most significant changes being to the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims from two years down to six months. This therefore means that the way organisations manage probation periods is becoming increasing critical, with the shift significantly shortening the window in which employers can assess suitability with reduced legal risk, placing greater emphasis on structured and proactive performance management from day one.