Experienced Workplace Relations Support
Dedicated to Providing Practical and Respectful Support for Workplace Issues
Trellis Workspace delivers specialist advice designed for the scale and needs of small businesses.
About us
Workplace relations and Mental Health Professional
James Lee Smith
Founder & Lead Consultant, Trellis Workplace
James brings a unique dual perspective to workplace dispute resolution, independent investigations, and working relations. With over a decade of HR experience cross-industry and several years as a Trade Union Officer, he has extensive expertise in managing complex employee relations, grievances, and reviewing organisational policies.
In addition to his HR qualifications, James is a Registered Mental Health Nurse. This clinical background enables him to navigate high-stress, emotionally charged workplace conflicts with deep empathy, active listening, and calm de-escalation techniques. Through Trellis Workplace, James provides fair, structured, and impartial support to help small businesses, internal teams, and freelancers resolve disputes and re-establish healthy working relationships.
Principles Guiding Our Workplace Relations Support
Trellis Workspace’s core values shape how we deliver employee relations advice: integrity, empathy, practicality, and confidentiality woven into every interaction and solution.
Integrity
We deliver honest and transparent advice you can trust to guide your decisions responsibly.
Empathy
Understanding the impact of people issues, we approach every case with compassion and respect.
Practicality
Our guidance is realistic and actionable, designed to fit the constraints and needs of smaller organisations.
Discover How We Can Support Your Employee Relations
Learn more about how Trellis Workspace can provide bespoke guidance designed around the needs of your small organisation.