QC People Management-Quentin Colborn

Hannah Lincoln
Senior Business Technologist – Helping business maxmise technology for growth

QC People Management

We faced a particularly aggressive and we believe unwarranted Tribunal with many irrelevant strands being woven into it. Quentin helped us to find our way through and to dismiss the irrelevant issues so that we could contest the real core. It was not only about winning this case but it was important for the business going forward to establish the principles. Quentin guided us through and worked with us explaining each step and taking the majority of the personal pressure off us.

Being in the right and getting the right judgement is not always the same thing and we greatly appreciated his professional and analytical way of working which saw Judge find in our favour and dismiss the case.

Sarah Conway, Interim HR Manager

I engaged Quentin in a high level, complex employee relations case as we needed an independent expert. I can’t recommend Quentin highly enough: it was a tricky case and I never once regretted entrusting it to him. Highly knowledgeable, he is also reliable and a perfect balance of professional and friendly. If you are thinking of using Quentin’s service my advice is please don’t hesitate!

David de Mello, European HR Business Partner, Accord Healthcare

Quentin helped the business by investigating an extremely complex and sensitive grievance that involved cultural issues and allegations of different types of discrimination. Quentin conducted the investigation in a sensitive manner while at the same time ensured that he followed our internal procedures and kept the Company informed of important developments in the investigation. I would have no hesitation in recommending Quentin for similar projects elsewhere.

Steve Sherman FCIPD, Assistant Director – HR Strategy & Organisational Development at London Borough of Lambeth

Quentin was recommended to me as I needed an experienced and independent HR professional to jointly lead a complex collective grievance investigation. Quentin quickly picked up the brief and worked diligently to a very tight timescale, ensuring that I was fully briefed on progress at regular intervals. The end result was a clear and concise report with practical recommendations that led to the collective grievance being resolved.

David Mayes, Sales Manager UK + Ireland at FT System

Quentin is experienced, knowledgeable, personable and focussed on the best outcome for his clients.
I have no hesitation in recommending him for any HR matter.

Karen Bates, HR Case Manager, Reddy Company (Previously People Resolutions)

I have had the pleasure of working closely with Quentin during my time as HR Case Manager at People Resolutions Ltd (now Reddy). He is by far the most experienced workplace investigator I have worked with during my time here. He has completed many complex investigations on our behalf to a high standard and his professionalism and credibility are second to none.

Mike Richards, Director MJB Business Support Ltd

“As a business advisor to small businesses, I am very aware that the complexities and pitfalls in employing people is often overlooked until things go wrong. Quentin has steered a number of my clients onto the right path which could otherwise have proved very costly in time, money and reputation. I have no hesitation in recommending and encouraging my clients to engage Quentin at the earliest opportunity.” 

Mark Braithwaite, Managing Director Igrox Ltd

“Quentin provides Igrox with HR advice and support which is technically sound and very practical – always looking for ways of doing things rather than providing obstacles to progress. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to other businesses who want to enhance their quality of people management.”

Priscilla Bradley, Managing Director The Bradley Collection Ltd

“Quentin has worked for The Bradley Collection for two years and he has proved to be a very reliable and knowledgeable advisor who has helped both the Company and myself to handle some challenging HR issues. I wholeheartedly recommend him to other organisations as an HR advisor.”

John Payne, Managing Director Churchill Knight and Associates Ltd

“Quentin has helped Churchill Knight with its HR matters during a period of heavy business growth. He has given us both a practical application of employment legislation along with expert guidance on how to handle difficult people issues.” 

Jolyon Berry, Partner Head of Ipswich Employment Team Birketts

“Quentin has been a valuable contact for me and my team of employment lawyers; clients of mine to whom I have introduced Quentin have always been very satisfied with the results.”

Paul McLintic – Product Development Officer KoKoUnion Ltd

“Quentin worked for KoKo Union when we were assisting the Northern Ireland Civil Service in their transition to an electronic HR system. Quentin displayed a deep and valuable knowledge of employment law and HR practices and procedures that enabled us to provide a highly professional service to the client.”

Colin Hammond – Director Heron IT Ltd

“Quentin has given me clarity on my skillset from the point of view of a potential employer or customer, and enabled me to project myself with considerably more confidence.”