Cathy Oliver

Having worked for many years in the Legal and Financial sectors, I have seen first-hand how a positive and engaging workplace is an asset to both individual wellbeing and business performance.

My grounding as a City Employment Lawyer means I am well aware of the risks to be managed in an employment context. However, my time in HR has also emphasised how important the human and non-legal aspects of the employment relationship are to successful outcomes – for the people and the business.  

Workplace culture, values, engagement and competence are all key to maintaining thriving workplaces. I deliver a range of workplace training sessions, combining my personal and professional experience which help bring this to life. I have also carried out culture reviews in companies to help identify any issues that need to be addressed.

I understand the many benefits of resolving workplace issues informally and the value of good conversations in helping to achieve that. However, when required, delivering fair, rigorous and trusted investigations, is also an important part of the work that I do.

I’m known for working with a high degree of integrity, warmth and compassion and enjoy bringing this, along with my experience, to the work I do at byrne·dean, helping to create kinder, fairer workplaces that realise potential.