About Sorting It Out
Bronwyn Powell established Sorting It Out to help employers and employees sort out problems in the workplace.
It is not always possible to stop problems occurring at work. When they do occur it is important to recognise there is a problem, and if you can’t resolve the problems yourselves, get help. Sorting It Out provides this help by assisting employers and employees understand what the real issues are, what their employment rights and obligations are and how the problems could be resolved.
Get help as soon as possbile
Early assistance is important because it can prevent problems getting worse and can enable problems to be sorted out more quickly and at lower costs in terms of money, stress, impact on others in the work place and loss of productivity.
Sorting It Out can help those involved talk to each other openly and honestly through mediation or facilitation of meetings.
Sorting It Out can also advise you, advocate and negotiate on your behalf, and investigate allegations made by one or more staff members.
Bronwyn brings not only skills and experience to employment disputes but also an understanding of how different types of organisations operate. She has negotiated contracts, been an advocate for both employers and employers in relationship disputes, and has conducted mediations in a variety of settings. She has a strong sense of fairness and objectivity.
Bronwyn has been a regional manager for a national organisation and has had extensive community involvement in the arts, welfare, employment and recreation sectors. Most notable among these is six years as Chairperson of the Otago Theatre Trust and five years as Chairperson of a regional welfare organisation.
Bronwyn has a diverse range of interests including travel, observing and protecting wildlife, performing arts and bridge. She has traveled extensively and has lived in a variety of cultural settings. This experience has enriched her life and underpins her understanding of the need to strive to be culturally sensitive.
