Typical challenges
- Legacy agreements limit flexibility or fairness.
- Coverage vs. cost trade-offs stall progress.
- Unclear data leads to disputed assumptions.
- Consultation fatigue or adversarial tone.
- Timelines slip; implementation loses momentum.
What success looks like
- Shared facts and credible modelling.
- Clear stakeholder map and engagement rhythm.
- Agreed principles for fairness, fatigue, and pay impacts.
- Transparent comms and workshop-led buy-in.
- Signed terms and a practical rollout plan.
What we check
- Contractual clauses: hours, notice, variation, shift premia.
- Working Time Regulations: averages, rest, night work protections.
- Pay & allowances: fairness, equal pay risk, transition options.
- Fatigue and H&S policy alignment.
- Consultation duties and documentation trail.
We are not a law firm; we work alongside your HR/Legal team to prepare robust options and consultation materials.
From our blog: Negotiations
Ready to move forward?
Let’s plan your consultation, align stakeholders, and agree revised terms with confidence. We’ll bring the models, materials and facilitation—your team keeps ownership.
- Typical engagement: 4–10 weeks depending on scope.
- Works alongside HR/Legal and staff reps.
- Includes roadmap, comms pack and workshop facilitation.
Prefer to call or email? Phone 01636 816466 or email alec@shiftpatterns.com.