Robert Downing

Associate

Email: robert@seymourjohn.com

Location: Operational & Strategic HR

Robert is an MCIPD-qualified and accredited workplace coach and mediator. He offers clients a wealth of experience in HR, employee relations, and management training. His superpower is in swiftly identifying root causes of workplace challenges, to deliver practical and timely people-focused solutions that restore harmony, enhance productivity, and strengthen organisational resilience.

Working across sectors, and from startups to national charities and global corporations, he specialises in:

• Independent workplace investigations into misconduct, grievances, and disputes, conducted with objectivity, procedural fairness, and cost-efficiency.

• Employee mediation services that resolve conflict, rebuild trust, and foster a more collaborative working environment.

• Management training tailored to equip leaders with the HR knowledge and interpersonal skills needed to navigate today’s legal and cultural landscape.

Clients value Robert’s empathetic, perceptive, and proactive approach, which balances legal compliance with emotional intelligence. Whether supporting a sensitive investigation, facilitating resolution between colleagues, or delivering engaging training, he brings clarity, confidence, and calm to even the most challenging workplace situations.