Julie is a distinguished HR practitioner with over 30 years of experience. She has an established track record of managing industrial relations and employment policy in some of the most complex settings, including in the NHS and Higher Education sectors. 

 

Adept at ensuring corporate policies support employer and employee alike, at Polaris Partners she heads up the HR Advisory practice to review - and if necessary rewrite - policies and procedures aimed at managing the workforce. She can also review organisational structures, making sure these are right for the size and scale of a business, and put in place restructuring plans if needed. 

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With the Government now legislating for a new package of workers rights (the Workers Rights Bill), this is now more important than ever. ​​

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Key areas of expertise include:

•  Leadership Development: Implementing an appreciative leadership approach that inspires growth, development, and engagement. 

• Organisational Change: Guiding leaders to effectively navigate change, ensuring employees feel empowered to share their views and to be part of the journey.

• Team Building: Establishing cohesive, collaborative teams driven by a shared sense of purpose, with a culture that values diverse perspectives and contributions.

• Partnership Working: Leveraging years of experience with trade unions to build strong, collaborative relationships that enhance workforce wellbeing and organisational success.

• People Management: Crafting and implementing policies that are fair, consistently applied, and supportive of organisational goals and employee needs.

• Employee Relations: Resolving workplace conflicts, reducing grievances, and fostering a culture of trust and transparency through effective communication and mediation.

• Workforce Health and Wellbeing: Providing expert guidance on managing sickness absence and creating a supportive culture that prioritises employee health.

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Professional Qualifications

• Member, Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development

• Diploma in Employment Law

• Accredited in Negotiation

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Education

• MA Strategic Human Resources Management, University of Central Lancashire