Meetings & HR
Have you been invited to a meeting at work or are you unsure what a meeting with your manager or HR means? Find clear, practical information to help you understand what is happening and what usually happens next.
Popular workplace questions
Find out how to respond professionally and what information you should request before attending.
A step-by-step guide to the usual process and what to expect from your employer during the session.
Understand your rights to be accompanied and who is typically allowed to attend with you.
Practical steps to help you prepare your thoughts and any evidence you might need to discuss.
What happens at a performance meeting?
Information on how these meetings are structured to review your work and set future objectives.
What should I do if I disagree with what was said in a meeting?
Guidance on the appropriate ways to raise concerns about meeting minutes or verbal statements.
Can I ask for more time to prepare for a meeting?
Learn when it is reasonable to request a postponement and how to communicate this to HR.
Steps to take when you receive an invitation from Human Resources.
I've been asked to attend a grievance meeting
What happens when you raise a concern formally at work.
I disagree with what was said in a meeting
What to do if meeting minutes or outcomes are incorrect.
I am worried about an upcoming workplace meeting
Practical advice for managing nerves and communicating effectively.
Understanding the formal disciplinary process and your rights.
I don't know what a meeting is about
How to ask for clarity before you step into a workplace meeting.
I need more time to prepare for a meeting
How to request a reasonable postponement to get ready.
I've been invited to a meeting about my performance
Guidance on appraisals, PIPs, and formal performance reviews.
I want to take someone with me to a meeting
Your legal rights to accompaniment by a colleague or union rep.
Preparation and protocol for official workplace hearings.
AI Tools for Meetings
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Related categories
Guidance on handling meetings with your direct manager and improving professional communication.
Information about raising grievances and managing disagreements that may lead to HR involvement.
Understand your statutory rights when attending formal workplace procedures and HR consultations.
What this category covers
- Informal workplace meetings
- Formal meetings
- HR meetings
- Disciplinary meetings
- Grievance meetings
- Performance meetings
- Preparing for workplace meetings
- Understanding what usually happens next