Dibs on ER is a new section of the Dibs HR blog, focused entirely on navigating the complex and often challenging world of Employee Relations. Whether you're early in your HR career or looking to sharpen your judgement, this space is designed to help you build confidence and capability by working through realistic scenarios, reflecting on case law, and applying practical thinking.

It’s not about having all the answers — it’s about developing the mindset, structure, and skills to handle ER issues fairly and confidently. From misconduct and grievances to absence, performance and procedural pitfalls, Dibs on ER offers thoughtful, grounded insights for real-life practice.

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “What would I do in that situation?”, this series is for you.

Welcome to Dibs on ER — practical ER, thoughtfully done.