Anchor Employee Relations Consultancy is a specialist, independent consultancy dedicated exclusively to Employee Relations.
We provide specialist, independent employee relations support to SMEs.
We manage investigations, disciplinary and grievance matters with calm, clarity and objectivity — protecting trust, reducing risk and ensuring fair process from start to finish.
meet leona cook
Leona Cook is the founder of Anchor Employee Relations Consultancy and an experienced employee relations specialist with over 15 years’ HR experience.
She supports organisations through complex and high-risk employee relations matters, bringing calm, impartiality, and sound judgement to situations where clarity and fairness are essential. Her work is grounded in procedural integrity, consistency, and evidence-based decision-making.
Leona is committed to handling employee relations matters with integrity, respect, and care — helping organisations make fair, well reasoned decisions they can confidently stand behind.
Mission statement & Values
Calm. Fairness. Clarity. Robust employee relations, done right
Our Values in Action
Integrity
Doing the right thing, the right way.
We approach every matter independently and without bias. Outcomes are never pre-determined, and pressure is never allowed to compromise fairness or process. We are clear, honest, and transparent throughout — even when conversations are difficult — because integrity is the foundation of trust.
Confidence
Decisions you can stand behind.
We support organisations to make informed, balanced decisions with clarity and assurance. By applying robust process and sound judgement, we help leaders move forward knowing their decisions are well reasoned, compliant, and considered.
Rigour
Detail matters. Process protects.
We bring a meticulous, detail-driven approach to every case we handle. From initial scoping to final outcome, we apply close attention to evidence, documentation, and procedural consistency. Robust outcomes come from doing the work properly.
Anchor provides end-to-end support across investigations, disciplinary and grievance processes, aligned with ACAS guidance and best practice. Services can be delivered independently or as part of a wider case-management approach.
Independent, specialist ER support helps organisations to:
• Ensure investigations are impartial, thorough and proportionate
• Protect procedural fairness for all parties
• Align processes with the ACAS Code of Practice
• Reduce the risk of challenge
• Support managers to make confident, well-evidenced decisions
• Bring clarity and structure to complex or sensitive situations
Discuss A Matter
If your organisation requires independent, specialist Employee Relations support, or you would like to discuss an upcoming investigation, disciplinary or grievance matter, please get in touch.
We are happy to have an initial conversation to understand your needs and explain how Anchor can support you.
Fees
“I work on a fixed-fee basis, agreed after a short scoping discussion, so fees are clear, proportionate and aligned to the complexity of the case.”
