Any HR/Employment experts about??

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I'll try to make it short and not too specific. I have been off work for 6 weeks with a directly work related stress and anxiety issue. The issue was caused, I feel, as does everyone I know, by a situation that really shouldnt have happened and it's made me too anxious to return.

I could possibly return if I could just get a meeting with a manager to discuss the problems and work out a way of solving them. I've tried on about 4 occasions to get a meeting arranged and had a couple of responses saying yes we must do that, but still nothing has been organised.

The more I wait, the more I'm ignored by management, the more stressed and anxious I'm becoming.
What does anyone think is the next step? I dont want to keep contcting them as they know I want to talk stuff through ( quite a serious issue) and yet nobody is bothering!

Speak to your union and/or join a union if you are not in one. Even if your workplace doesn't recognise a union. Then get the union to help you get things sorted.

That's a good idea but don't unions want a certain amount of membership time before you can use them? I seem to remember an issue that dh had once where he joined his union but couldn't actually use them straight away

Was it via call or email the request?

If not yet done via email, then raise the request via emailing and copy in the HR manager requesting a firm time to discuss the situation.

They cannot avoid it, and honestly best to cover yourself with it in writing.

Good luck

Yep all emails. It's just so frustrating and upsetting. I need to talk this through and feel I'm being fobbed off.

Sent my 5th email today and no response. I am going to have to get some legalish advice arent I? I cant really go to HR, it's a very small place and the one HR person is someone who is part of the issue.

If you need to issue a grievance then you'll need to go to HR. Please remember HR are there to represent the employer, not you.

What is your concern about returning and what would you like to happen now?

Ring your manager. Don't let them off the phone without arranging a date. Then email them confirming the arrangements and repeating everything that was said so that you have proof later.

I need to know I am safe at work after an incident that shouldn't have occurred and that was glossed over.
I did try calling but there was no reply- on either phone.
All I want is an apology and reassurance basically. Or I will have to leave

Does the company receive external phone calls? If so, they will answer eventually. If you want it sorted, you're going to have to be more persistent.

I know. I'm still quite shaky and anxious but I know I need to be more assertive. Thanks

Being permanently anxious is very draining and horrible to live with. I had to leave a job over ill health because of it so I understand. And it's much easier to deal with in writing than having to phone. But having the issue hanging over your head just makes everything worse, and the problem just snowballs ever bigger in your head. The sooner its sorted, the quicker you can get your life back on track. Good luck.

Thank you