Get clear answers to your HR questions instantly
Phronesis gives UK employers practical, ACAS-aligned guidance on absence, performance, disciplinary matters, grievances, contracts, redundancy and more.
Built-in safeguards identify when an issue needs qualified human HR support.
Free for organisations with 2–14 employees.
The core value
When an HR issue lands on your desk, where do you start?
Small business owners and managers regularly need to make decisions about people without having an HR professional immediately available. Searching online can produce generic or conflicting information, while acting too quickly can create unnecessary risk.
Phronesis gives you a clearer starting point. Try these questions:
Can I extend an employee’s probation?
How should I manage repeated sickness absence?
What process should I follow before issuing a warning?
Can I refuse a flexible-working request?
What should I do when an employee raises a grievance?
How should I address poor performance?
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Fewer interruptions for managers and office teams
Faster answers for employees (without chasing)
More consistent guidance across the business
A clear route to expert help when risk increases
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HR guidance in three straightforward steps
1. Ask your question
Explain the workplace situation in ordinary language.2. Receive clear guidance
Phronesis explains the relevant process, provides recognised sources and shows its confidence in the response.3. Know when to involve a human
If the situation is sensitive or higher-risk, Phronesis recommends escalation to a qualified HR professional.
You stay in control of how HR support is delivered
More than a general AI answer
Trusted sources
Guidance is grounded in recognised sources including ACAS and UK Government information.
Source transparency
Responses show the sources used so you can understand where the guidance comes from.
Confidence ratings
Phronesis indicates whether the position is clear or whether more information and judgement may be required.
Risk identification
Higher-risk matters such as discrimination, whistleblowing, safeguarding, dismissal and tribunal risk are identified for possible human escalation.
When things get complex
AI where it helps. Human judgement where it matters.
Many everyday HR questions can be answered quickly and consistently. Other situations involve risk, sensitivity or judgement and should not be managed using AI alone.
When that happens, Phronesis makes the boundary clear and provides a route to qualified support from SME HR Consultancy.
The Principle
Instant where possible. Human where it matters.
Examples where escalation helps
If the situation is sensitive or higher-risk, you'll want a human to review the facts and guide the process.
Potential dismissal or gross misconduct
Redundancy planning and consultation
Discrimination risk or reasonable adjustments
Whistleblowing or protected disclosures
Long-term sickness absence
Grievances and investigations
Phronesis provides guidance, not legal advice. Where professional support is appropriate, we'll recommend escalation.
Employ between 2 and 14 people?
Start completely free.
We believe smaller employers should be able to access dependable HR guidance before a workplace issue becomes a costly problem.
The Phronesis Starter package gives your business access to practical HR guidance, recognised sources, confidence ratings and built-in escalation safeguards—with no monthly subscription.