Rachel Effeny (previously Downer) has over 20 years’ experience working in human resources in a variety of industries in private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Rachel is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and has recently completed a Masters degree in employment law at Surrey University. Rachel is an accredited and certified mediator trained through the London School of Mediation. She is also a qualified Mental Health First Aider
Examples of projects that Rachel has advised on include:
• advising on dismissals and redundancies to ensure a quick and effective result
• reviewing and writing employment policies on a variety of subjects including grievance, disciplinaries and harassment
• introducing an appraisal process and providing training for both managers and appraisees
• running staff surveys and working with managers to present the results and implement changes
• assisting with employment related disputes, such as “personality clashes” and providing mediation services
• reviewing and revising remuneration structures including bonus and benefit schemes
• developing induction training to ensure new staff quickly understand the business and become productive.
Rachel sits as a lay member on the Employment Tribunals in London South in Ashford.