Testimonials

FETAC Level 6: Managing People Programme

“I was a recent participant on a Coombes HRM “Managing people” programme.Sandra’s organisation, set up, delivery, group management, direction and information is excellent. Every programme session was lively, enjoyable and enlightening and the team dynamic created by her enthusiam is electric. I would highly rate Sandra’s Consultancy and Training Company to any group or individual seeking this type of service.”February 20, 2011

James Grimes, Prestige Catering

HRM Service

Sandra empathises strongly with the needs of clients and deals with the issues arising as if they were her own. It is this taking responsibility for results and the professional and sure footed management of issues that makes Sandra an ideal external consultant and advisor to owner-managed businesses in particular. She has a lovely easy style of engagement, such a style is very important when entering in to long established environments where relationships and practice are not easily changed. Sandra is most supportive of the self-employed and has generously given of her time and talent in support of Plato Network activities and we are very grateful to her for all assistance.
J.J. O’Connell
Director
Plato Ireland Network

Team Leader Development

Sandra Coombes has worked with Group RCI over a period of several years, supporting our HR and training requirements as and when required.  Her talent is in her ability to offer an objective perception of the needs of our employees and our Members. She has a great eye for detail and is a very perceptive individual who always presents herself professionally and openly. Sandra has designed and trained such programmes as Issue resolution, Corrective Action and Absence Management workshops as well has facilitating the re-engineering of our recruitment process and training the leadership team in how to deliver and support this highly effective and successful process.
A great consultant, a great trainer and a great HR professional on every level.
Anna-Marie Crowley
Director of L&D EMEAI
Group RCI
Performance Management 

We hired Sandra Coombes to devise and lead the introduction of a new performance management system.  She showed great leadership in building trust quickly, getting the team on board and making a real change to the way we approached Performance Management. She delivered a well structured, strategically linked system that was measurable.  She also helped to review and link our bonus system to the new PM system

She then delivered a one day development programme to all directors, managers and team leaders resulting in consistent and continuous review and coaching of all our people.  Communication and motivation improved and so too did the management of our bonus system.
Michael Fitzgerald, MD, Abtran, Cork.
Training Programmes

Sandra coached members of our HR team to write and deliver an “Interviewing Skills” Programme and a “Disciplinary Skills” workshop for Team Leaders.  This development time given to the HR team was very valuable and a great investment.  I would highly recommend Sandra.
Michael Fitzgerald, MD, Abtran, Cork
Business Coaching

“Sandra has helped me to identify areas in my career to focus on and develop. From our discussions, interesting and unexpected ideas were raised that I wouldn’t have previously considered. Meeting regularly and having actions points to complete between appointments have been invaluable as I couldn’t put them on the ‘long finger’. I would highly recommend Sandra. (MOF)

Business Coaching

We were offered business coaching in Abtran as part of a development exercise for managers. Sandra helped me to think about a specific goal in a way in which I believed I could achieve it and that made a big difference to me. I would use Sandra for Business coaching again and recommend her highly to others.”
(Business Development Manager)

Performance Management

“At a time of unprecedented growth in employee numbers, Coombes HRM redesigned our performance management system so that we could use it as a strategic management tool in which we linked the company goals to individual targets. This allowed us to proactively manage and monitor individual performances in a clear and objective manner. In addition, Coombes HRM developed and delivered the required training programme to help develop manager’s coaching skills to make this a reality.  The new performance management system has resulted in more consistency, a levelling of standards, greater communication and relationships being enhanced.

We were delighted with the outcomes and would recommend Sandra as someone who has the ability to implement and customise up to date human management theory into organisations in a meaningful and results focused manner. ”.
Bryan Hyland,
Regional Director,
Premier Group.
About Disciplinary Skills and Absence Management Workshops

“Coombes HRM delivered a series disciplinary skills and absence management workshops for managers which were clearly and thoroughly covered. There were plenty of exercises and roles plays included to help with learning and application.”  Premier Group.

 
About Reward

“Coombes HRM re aligned our salary review process to one focal point in the year and as a result made it much easier for managers and employees. Premier Group’s review process is now closely linked to the Groups performance management system and has proven to be a valuable asset in our annual budgeting process.”  Premier Group
About Dignity and Respect at Work Policy Training

“Coombes HRM successfully rolled out Premier Group’s dignity and respect policy with training for all employees and managers. Employees appreciated having such a program in place and it has contributed to Premier Group being voted one of the 10 Best Places To Work winners in 2009.”  Premier Group.
Employee Handbook and General HRM Support

Ridge Developments Limited has dealt worked with Sandra since 2004, during which time she has provided our business with excellent support in the area of Human Resources. The  work has been key in our operations of the company primarily in the implementation of our company Employee Handbook .

Sandra’s service from start to finish has been exemplary and on a professional and knowledgeable basis.  We would have no hesitation in recommending her services to any organisation.
Claire Keelan
Managing Director
Ridge Developments Ltd
Lecturing

“Sandra Coombes of Coombes HRM has lectured in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour to our Management Diploma students for the past 4 years and has always delivered a very participative and thought provoking workshop. Sandra clearly has a wealth of experience in these areas which she is able to convey to students in a clear and concise manner and the feedback from our students on the quality of her presentations is excellent.  We look forward to using her services for many years to come.”  
Eamonn, CEO, IPASS.
Employee Relations

“We asked Sandra to facilitate us through the introduction of contracts of employment and employee handbook.  Sandra gained the trust of the employees from the out set in an environment that was not used to change. She is an excellent listener and employee relations person.  I would highly recommend Sandra for any employee relations projects.”
MSC Missionaries
HR Audit and Employee Opinion Survey

Coombes HRM completed a HR audit and Employee Opinion Survey and action planning at RKD Architects.  From these projects, we have a clear direction for our people related strategy.  The results were meaningful and resulted in a positive shift in culture amongst employees.  We found Sandra and her team to be professional, and efficient and pleasant to work with. We look forward to a continued relationship with Coombes HRM.”
Neil Tobin,
Director,
RKD Architects

Outsource HR

We have outsourced our HR function to Sandra Coombes over the past three years and are entirely happy with the service we receive from her.  She is a very experienced HR Manager, is a great Management Coach and to this end deals comfortably with the various situations which arise within our Company.  Her Employee Relations advice is excellent and has greatly strengthened the positive culture within the A.S.A. Marketing Group. She has helped and guided us in the introduction of our Performance Management System and continues to support us in this capacity on a regular basis.

She is very committed to her work and I would highly recommend Sandra to any employer looking for HR Solutions.”
Michelle Johnson,
Deputy M. D.,
ASA Marketing, Cork.