Mike Baker, CEO of Synad Technologies Ltd:

“I first worked with Gary on a couple of difficult staff problems and following that more generally on HR Matters. Always positive and professional, Gary’s advice was both useful and accurate. He helped us avoid making expensive mistakes and became a figure that staff trusted to talk with about problems, He successfully facilitated relations between staff and management so that no HR problems ever became critical and people could focus more on the job of growing the company.”

Case Studies:

VION Food Group

VION Food Group is a global food company, headquartered in Holland with a turnover of circa €9 billion and employing some 27,000 employees worldwide. Within the UK, VION is represented by VION Food Group Limited, employing circa 14,000 employees generating revenues of €2.3b........

Managing Director Steve Francis commented, “Gary’s experience and judgement was instrumental in effecting key decisions which have played a major role migrating the culture of the business towards a single team working with VION’s core values."

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National Federation of Builders (NFB)

Over recent years, the National Federation of Builders (NFB) has worked hard to resolve its financial challenges and establish itself as a credible, independent organisation and lead trade federation for SME builders in England and Wales. Most recently, the change of legal status and the independence from the Construction Confederation were key developments in the progression of the NFB, but in this ever changing and difficult business world it needed to undertake further changes and restructing....

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BBA Aviation plc

BBA Aviation plc is a FTSE 250 company providing flight support and aftermath services and systems to the aviation industry. With sales of £1 billion in 2008 and staff of over 10,000 people in eleven countries the company has a significant worldwide presence. Between 2002 and 2006 Gary Fisher worked with the BBA Group as a consultant, but in 2007 he became the Group HR Director......

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Gate Gourmet
In the aftermath of the illegal wildcat strike at Gate Gourmet at London Heathrow in 2005 there was an urgent need for a director level HR professional, with experience of industrial relations, to take up the reins and help to resolve the issues.....

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Strategic Rail Authority
Faced with a major transfer of nearly 600 personnel and the eventual closure of the Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) in 2005, Gary Fisher of GEFConsult was appointed to the SRA on an eight month interim assignment to help to handle the transition.

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Marconi Group
In 2001, the multinational telecommunications company Marconi Group embarked on a project to divest itself of eight non-core businesses. These businesses were not in the telecoms sector and were being managed for disposal or closure.

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A major FMCG multi-national corporation

In 2004 a major FMCG multi-national corporation was faced with some employee relations issues at one of their plants that were creating a low morale and a high turnover of staff. This was having the obvious effect on output, product quality and overall productivity....

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BBA Group plc

In 2003, the BBA Group plc, a global FTSE 250 company providing flight support and after market services and systems to the aviation industry, and non-woven, synthetic fibres into a variety of markets, wished to improve the competencies of the finance staff in financial reporting, forecasting and control.....

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