Devinder Thomson
BA (Hons), Chartered MCIPD, ACCP
Professional guidance you can trust when people matter most
Helping individuals, managers and organisations navigate workplace challenges, career decisions and personal development with confidence, fairness and integrity.
Nearly 30 years’ HR experience · Chartered Member of the CIPD · Professionally qualified in coaching
Support for people and organisations
Whether you're facing a workplace challenge, considering your next career step or looking for experienced HR support, I offer practical, professional guidance tailored to your situation.
Professional Coaching & HR Support.
Sometimes you need experienced advice to deal with a workplace issue. At other times, you need the space and support to think through where you are, where you want to go and how to get there.
I bring together extensive HR experience and professional coaching to provide practical, thoughtful support appropriate to the situation.
Let's Start a Conversation
Whether you're looking for professional coaching, HR support or guidance through a difficult people situation, I'd be pleased to hear from you.
Get in touch to tell me a little about what you're looking for and we can start with a conversation about how I may be able to help.
HR & People Support
Practical, experienced HR support when people matters need to be handled properly.
Supporting organisations and managers with employee relations, difficult workplace situations, investigations, absence and performance matters, policies, organisational change and wider people-management issues.
Coaching & Development
Professional support to help you think clearly, build confidence and move forward.
Supporting individuals with career decisions and transitions, personal and life goals, confidence, professional and personal development, workplace challenges and meaningful change.
When Workplace Situations Become Difficult
Some workplace situations aren't straightforward.
Conflict between colleagues, difficult employee relations issues, sensitive conversations, performance concerns or decisions affecting people's working lives can quickly become complicated.
With extensive experience of handling complex people matters, I help managers and organisations understand the situation, follow a fair and appropriate process and find a practical way forward.
Fair and objective.
Based on facts rather than opinions or assumptions.
Professional experience backed by recognised professional standards
Why Work With Me?
Experienced · Genuine · Fair · Practical
I bring nearly 30 years of HR experience to my work, but experience alone isn't enough. I believe good advice starts with listening carefully, understanding the situation and being prepared to give an honest and practical view.
My approach is straightforward and people-focused. I believe in treating people fairly, addressing difficult issues rather than avoiding them, and helping clients make decisions they can be confident in.
Whether I'm supporting an organisation through a complex workplace matter or working with an individual through coaching, my aim is the same: to bring clarity, confidence and a practical way forward.
A Little About Me
I've spent much of my career helping people navigate situations that aren't always easy.
I believe the starting point is to listen, understand what really matters and be straightforward about the way forward.
I'm practical and people-focused in the way I work. I'll listen carefully, ask the questions that need to be asked and, where appropriate, give you an honest view.
My aim is simple: to help you see things more clearly, feel confident about your decisions and find a practical way forward.
