A Trusted HR/IR Partner to BRPs

We understand the pressures and complexities faced by Business Rescue Practitioners, including:

• Tight timelines and high-stakes decision-making
• Increased risk of labour disputes and procedural challenges
• The need for technically correct and defensible processes
• Managing workforce expectations in uncertain environments

Our role is to reduce this burden by taking full ownership of all HR and Industrial Relations components within the business rescue process.

Specialist Workforce Interventions

We provide expert support across all employee-related requirements, including:

• Workforce restructuring and organisational redesign
• Retrenchments and Section 189 / 189A consultation processes
• Implementation of short-time, lay-offs, and cost-containment measures
• Union engagement, consultation, and negotiation
• Employee communication strategies and consultation facilitation
• Staff redeployment and transition management

All processes are executed in accordance with the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and aligned to the broader rescue strategy.

Risk Mitigation & Legal Compliance

Business rescue environments carry heightened exposure to labour-related risks.

We ensure that:

• All processes are procedurally and substantively fair
• Documentation, notices, and engagements are legally sound and defensible
• The risk of CCMA disputes and litigation is proactively managed and minimised
• Employee relations are handled with consistency, fairness, and professionalism

Value to Business Rescue Practitioners

Partnering with us enables BRPs to:

• Focus on financial restructuring and strategic execution
• Reduce exposure to labour-related risks and disputes
• Ensure compliance with complex labour legislation
• Strengthen the credibility and defensibility of the rescue process
• Improve execution of workforce restructuring initiatives

Seamless Integration into the BRP Team

We operate as an extension of the Business Rescue Practitioner’s advisory team, ensuring:

• Alignment with the business rescue plan and timelines
• Clear, practical implementation of workforce strategies
• Professional engagement with employees and unions
• Minimal disruption to business operations

Our approach is collaborative, discreet, and results-driven—supporting both the BRP and the organisation through a critical transition.

Employee Relations & Dispute Management

We manage all employee relations matters arising during business rescue, including:

• Disciplinary processes and misconduct management
• Poor work performance and incapacity processes
• Drafting of charges, notices, and formal documentation
• Representation support and preparation for CCMA matters
• Conflict resolution and negotiation