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HR Advisory
People issues are the most common source of business problems — inconsistent practices, compliance gaps, disputes that could have been prevented, and growth that outpaces the policies meant to support it.
Dawgen Global provides HR advisory services to Caribbean businesses: from establishing the right policies and compliance foundations through to complex issues, restructuring and ongoing outsourced HR support. We know the labour laws and practices of the territories we serve.
The challenge
Labour legislation across the Caribbean varies by territory and is enforced seriously — termination procedures, redundancy rules, statutory benefits and dispute processes all carry real cost when handled wrong. Many businesses manage HR informally, which works until the first tribunal claim, mass redundancy or audit of employment practices.
Who it is for
- Growing businesses formalising their HR practices
- Companies operating across territories with different labour laws
- Organisations facing restructuring, redundancy or disputes
- Businesses without dedicated HR capacity
- Groups needing consistent people policies across subsidiaries
Signs you need us
- Employment contracts and policies are outdated or inconsistent
- Terminations are handled ad hoc, without documented process
- You are planning a restructure or reduction in staff
- A labour tribunal claim or ministry inquiry has been received
- You employ staff across territories but apply one territory’s practices
What we do
We cover the full range of people practices — compliance first, then performance.
HR policy and handbook development
Employment contracts, staff handbooks and policies aligned to each territory’s law.
Labour law compliance reviews
Audit of employment practices against statutory requirements in each territory.
Restructuring and redundancy support
Planning and execution of reorganisations with correct procedures and documentation.
Disciplinary and dispute handling
Support with grievances, disciplinary processes and tribunal preparation.
Compensation and benefits review
Benchmarking and structure design for salaries, benefits and statutory entitlements.
Recruitment and onboarding support
Structured recruitment processes, contracts and onboarding programmes.
Outsourced HR management
Ongoing HR administration and advice as your outsourced HR function.
How we work
Review
We audit your current employment practices and documentation.
Fix
We bring contracts, policies and processes into compliance.
Support
We help manage the issues at hand — disputes, restructures, hires.
Maintain
We keep policies and practice current as law and your team change.
Advise
We provide ongoing HR guidance when you need it.
What you receive
- Compliant employment contracts and staff policies per territory
- A documented audit of your employment practices and gaps
- Properly managed restructuring and termination processes
- Reduced exposure to tribunal claims and penalties
- Ongoing HR support scaled to what you need
How it works in practice
Illustrative example. A services company operating in three territories applied the same employment contracts everywhere — two territories’ statutory requirements were not met. We reviewed all employment documentation, issued territory-compliant contracts and handbooks, trained managers on disciplinary procedure, and now provide ongoing HR support. A subsequent tribunal claim was defended successfully on proper procedure.
Where we work
We offer all of our services in every territory we serve, with every engagement planned, reviewed and quality-controlled from our Caribbean headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica. Some regulated services are performed by affiliated firms; we will advise you of the arrangements when you make a request.
Frequently asked questions
Do you handle recruitment?
We support recruitment with structured processes, contracts and onboarding; for executive search we can coordinate specialist recruiters.
Can you manage HR for us entirely?
Yes. Many clients use us as an outsourced HR function — policies, administration, advice and issue management for a fixed arrangement.
How do labour laws differ across the territories?
Termination procedures, notice periods, redundancy entitlements and statutory benefits differ significantly. We build territory-correct practices into your documentation.
We are planning redundancies. What do we need?
Correct procedure is essential: proper consultation, selection criteria, notice and payments. We manage the process end to end.
How are your fees set?
Our fees are tailored to each client, based on the scope and complexity of the work and the agreed deliverables, and are set out in your engagement letter.
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