How Joanne McMeekin helps SME business owners reclaim their time.
Running a small business is exhilarating, but it’s also exhausting. You pour your heart and soul into building your company, but somewhere along the way, managing people becomes one of your biggest challenges. Employees call in sick at the worst times, performance issues drag down productivity, and hiring the right person feels like a gamble. Suddenly, you’re spending more time dealing with people problems than growing your business. That’s where I come in.
I’m Joanne McMeekin, an experienced HR consultant and the owner of face2face HR Banbury. My mission is simple: to take the stress of HR off your plate so you can focus on what you do best. Whether you’re struggling with employee retention, compliance issues, or simply don’t have the time to deal with day-to-day people management, I provide tailored, practical HR solutions that work for you.
The Hidden Cost of HR Challenges
Many business owners don’t realise how much time they lose dealing with people issues—until they step back and look at the bigger picture. Maybe you have an employee who is constantly late, and their behaviour is dragging down the morale of your team. Perhaps a top performer has handed in their resignation, and you’re left scrambling to figure out why. Or maybe you’re dreading a difficult conversation with an underperforming employee and aren’t sure what you can legally say.
These situations aren’t just frustrating—they can be costly. When people problems go unresolved, productivity suffers, customer service declines, and ultimately, your bottom line takes a hit. The good news? You don’t have to handle it alone.
My Approach: Practical Solutions with Real Business Impact
I believe HR should make your life easier, not harder. That’s why my approach is hands-on, commercially focused, and designed to help you get results. Instead of overwhelming you with policies and procedures, I offer straightforward, practical solutions that save you time and money.
Here’s what that looks like in action:
- Preventing Costly Hiring Mistakes – I help you recruit the right people so you’re not wasting time and money on bad hires.
- Dealing with Absenteeism & Lateness – leads to frustration, clients let down and the team overstretched and stressed so can I put strategies in place so employees show up when they should, costs are reduced and clients remain happy.
- Handling Difficult Conversations – I provide coaching and scripts to help you address performance issues with confidence.
- Keeping You Legally Compliant – I ensure your contracts and policies are solid so you’re protected from costly legal claims.
- Boosting Retention & Engagement – I help you create a workplace where employees want to stay and give their best effort.
Flexible Solutions to Fit Your Needs
Every business is different, which is why I offer a variety of HR support options to fit your specific needs. Whether you need a one-time consultation or ongoing support, I have solutions that work for you:
- FREE HR Checkup – A review of your existing HR policies and procedures.
- Ad Hoc HR Advice – On-demand support when people issues arise.
- HR Project Support – Help with restructures, recruitment, and compliance projects.
- First Employee Guidance – Support for new business owners hiring their first team member.
- FACEit HR Service – Affordable, unlimited retained advice so you’re never stuck handling HR problems alone.
Not the “Policy Police” – A True HR Partner
One of the biggest misconceptions about HR is that it’s all about enforcing rules and policies. That’s not my style. I’m not here to tell you what you can’t do—I’m here to help you run your business more smoothly by finding solutions that work for you and your team.
I will challenge your approach, when necessary, but I will never give impractical advice that puts your business at risk. With over 20 years of HR experience across multiple industries—including healthcare, retail, manufacturing, hospitality, and private equity—I have seen it all. My goal is to ensure that your employees are aligned with your business objectives so that you can grow with confidence.
Get Back to What You Do Best
HR issues shouldn’t be the reason you’re awake at night. With the right support, you can eliminate the stress and uncertainty that come with managing people. Let me handle the complexities of HR so you can get back to what you do best—building and growing your business.
Want to learn more? Connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram to follow my latest insights and HR tips or get in touch to discuss how I can help your business thrive.
Joanne McMeekin | face2face HR Banbury HR professional giving business owners their sleep back through simple and impactful HR solutions.
