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Practical tools for the people issues that cannot wait.

Seven clear, printable tools to help managers pause, ask better questions and take a fair next step. No sign-up required.

Choose what you need

Start with the situation in front of you.

Each tool can be used online, printed on its own or found in the combined Manager Essentials Toolkit.

01

First 24 hours checklist

A calm first-response checklist to protect people, evidence and a fair process before decisions are made.

10-15 minutes
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02

Difficult conversation planner

Plan a direct, fair conversation that focuses on facts, impact and a useful next step.

10 minutes before the meeting
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03

Performance meeting record

A structured note for an early performance conversation, with clear expectations, support and review points.

Use during and immediately after the meeting
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04

Investigation question prompts

Neutral prompts to establish what happened, test evidence fairly and avoid leading a witness.

Use to plan each interview
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05

Absence and adjustments guide

A respectful framework for discussing health-related absence, barriers at work and adjustments to try.

15 minutes to prepare
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06

Flexible working checklist

A step-by-step check for handling a statutory flexible working request reasonably, consistently and on time.

Use from receipt to written outcome
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07

HR support risk checker

A two-minute triage tool to spot when a manager should pause and get HR advice before acting.

2 minutes
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Know when to pause

Useful guidance. Not a substitute for advice on a live case.

These resources provide general guidance for employers in Great Britain. Employment law and the right process depend on the facts, your policies and the people involved. If a decision carries serious consequences, get advice before acting.

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