Handle It Without HR — Free Manager Access | ANCHOR™
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Handle It
Without HR.

Describe a real situation. ANCHOR frames it in 60 seconds so you can act today. HR only gets involved if it actually needs to.

60seconds from scenario to clarity
40%fewer escalations in 10 weeks
£0to try your first scenario

You know what to do. You just don’t know if you’re allowed to do it.

So you wait. Or you escalate. Three weeks later nothing’s moved — and the employee has already started looking elsewhere.

Someone discloses they’re struggling

You want to help. But what are you actually allowed to do? What if you get it wrong? So you say “let me look into it” — and the moment passes.

You escalate to HR — and wait

Three days. Two weeks. Your employee is still waiting. The silence reads as “we don’t care.” It isn’t — but that’s how it lands.

You make a call — and worry

You did what felt right. But was it consistent? Was it defensible? Did you miss something you should have considered?

60 seconds. One decision.
No escalation needed.

ANCHOR doesn’t tell you what to do. It makes sure you’ve considered what you need to consider — before you act.

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Describe the situation

Plain language. No jargon. A real scenario you’re facing right now — or one you got wrong last month and want to understand better.

2

ANCHOR surfaces what’s invisible

Intent vs impact. Invisible barriers. What “overwhelm” or “struggling” might actually mean for this person. Things you might not have considered.

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You decide — with full awareness

ANCHOR prompts better questions. You make the call. Not HR. Not a policy document. You — with everything on the table.

You decide. Always.
4

Your Decision Receipt is generated

A timestamped record of what was surfaced and what you decided. Proof that the decision was considered — not guessed.

Your record. Your confidence.
5

HR is only involved if it flags

Most situations don’t need HR. ANCHOR knows the difference. If your scenario crosses a threshold that genuinely requires escalation, it flags it clearly — with the context HR needs to act fast.

Flags HR only when it actually needs to
Live example — what ANCHOR surfaces
“The employee said they get overwhelmed by meetings.”

ANCHOR surfaces before you decide:

  1. What does “overwhelmed” mean for this person — mild discomfort, or a significant capacity barrier?
  2. Is workload being interpreted as performance? These are different problems.
  3. What sensory or environmental factors might be affecting this?
  4. Is there a pattern — or is this a one-off?
  5. What does this person do exceptionally well? That context shapes how you respond.
Decision Receipt generated — timestamped, yours to keep

What you get when you try your first scenario

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Structured framing in 60 seconds

ANCHOR surfaces what’s invisible — the things you might not have considered before acting.

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Your first Decision Receipt

A timestamped record of what was surfaced and what you decided. Keep it. Show it. It’s yours.

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No personal data required

Scenario-based. Fully anonymised. ANCHOR works on situations, not identities.

Immediate access

No demo call. No sales process. Describe your scenario and see ANCHOR work right now.

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Try as many scenarios as you need

Free access covers your first scenario. If it works, you’ll know — and so will your People team.

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Share your receipt with your People team

Your Decision Receipt is yours to keep, file, or share. It’s the documented evidence of considered action.

What ANCHOR is — and isn’t

❌ Not this

  • A way to avoid HR when you genuinely need them
  • Legal or medical advice
  • A tool that tracks or monitors employees
  • A chatbot that replaces your judgement
  • Another DEI training module
  • Something that takes the decision from you

✓ This

  • Structured support at the moment you hesitate
  • Better questions before you act
  • A clear record that the decision was considered
  • Flags HR only when it genuinely needs to
  • Works on real situations in plain language
  • You decide. Always.

Try your first scenario

Describe a real situation you’re facing. ANCHOR frames it in 60 seconds — and only flags HR if it actually needs to.


No sales call. No commitment. Your scenario is anonymised — ANCHOR works on situations, not identities.


Here’s what to consider

Before you act, make sure you’ve seen what might be invisible.

The Scenario

Decision Framing

Before you decide, consider:

    Without ANCHOR

    Record your decision

    What have you decided to do? This generates your Decision Receipt — a timestamped record of what was surfaced and what you chose.

    Your record. Your confidence. Keep it, file it, or share it with your People team.

    Decision Receipt

    Decision Receipt

    Note: ANCHOR surfaces considerations — it does not give advice, make decisions, or replace professional judgement. Always consult relevant policies and, where appropriate, HR, legal, or occupational health professionals.

    Your People Director needs to see this.

    When managers stop escalating decisions that don’t need HR, your People team gets their time back. Share ANCHOR with your Head of People.

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