employment assistance matters

Using the services of Employment Assistance Matters provides clients the expertise and experience of two advisers who have each a wealth of knowledge gained from operating at Senior Management positions in multi-national Companies.

This ensures clients are provided with advice, which not only meets with legislative requirements, but is practical and pragmatic in terms of its application to the client organisation.

John Shanks has been a HR practitioner for the past 30 years and until recently was the senior HR Manager for Bass Ireland, part of the InBev group, now the largest brewer in the world. Given the complexity of the Bass Ireland business, John has practical experience of all aspects dealing with people related matters, Trade Union Negotiations and the application of Employment Legislation in which he has a Masters Degree. John also holds the NEBOSH certificate, on Occupational Safety and Health and is a past Chairman of the Northern Ireland Forum on Industrial Relations.

Robert Mowbray recently retired from the position of HR Director of Bass Ireland, a role in which he was responsible for the development and application of strategic HR policies aligned to requirements of the objectives of the business. Robert also led a number of major Change Initiatives, and was responsible for the integration of the business following the purchase of Bass Ireland by Interbrew. Allied to this, Robert was at the forefront of changing the Company reward structure to one based on individual/group performance allied to Company targets and profitability. Prior to this position, Robert was responsible for development and roll out of a Total Quality culture – including the achievement of ISO 9002. He also held senior positions in Sales and Production, providing him with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the areas of HR and General Management.

Together they bring their clients a unique blend of practical and pragmatic solutions to a host of organisational issues – whether they are in the Private, Public or Voluntary sector.