What happens on the first call?

The discovery call is free and takes about 20 minutes. We'll talk through your situation, understand what decision or challenge you're facing, and figure out whether Quiet Ally is the right fit. No pressure, no pitch.

No. Quiet Ally provides strategic HR guidance, not legal advice. We don't represent you in legal proceedings, file claims, or negotiate legal settlements. When you need a lawyer, we'll tell you — and we can help you find the right one.

Do I need an HR consultant or a lawyer?

It depends on the situation. If you're facing a workplace challenge — a PIP, an investigation, an accommodation issue, or an exit — an HR consultant like Quiet Ally can help you understand what's happening, plan your response, and prepare your documentation. If your situation involves a formal legal claim, filing, or negotiation, you'll need an employment attorney. We help you figure out which path is right, and connect you with counsel when needed.

Is what I share confidential?

Yes. Everything you share with Quiet Ally stays between us. We don't share information with your employer, your colleagues, or anyone else unless you explicitly authorize it.

Will you contact my employer?

Not unless you explicitly ask us to and we agree to it in writing. Our work is confidential and we operate entirely behind the scenes. Your employer will not know you've engaged us.

What does HR consulting cost?

Pricing depends on the scope and format. Advisory sessions are billed hourly. Strategy packs and projects are scoped and quoted upfront. We discuss pricing transparently on the discovery call — no surprises.

How quickly can we start working together?

Most engagements begin within a few days of the discovery call. For urgent situations — like an investigation you've just been notified about or a termination meeting scheduled for this week — we can usually move faster.

Who will I be working with?

You'll work directly with Aidan Takhteyev, the founder. Quiet Ally is a solo consultancy by design — your situation stays with one person, not a team.

Can you help me if I've been put on a PIP?

Yes. PIP response is one of our core services. We help you pressure-test the narrative, build a documented response strategy, track timing risks related to protected activity, and decide whether to fight or plan a strategic exit.

Can you run workplace investigations for my organization?

We can help you design, scope, and structure investigations — including investigation plans, interview frameworks, and findings templates. For matters where an external investigator is appropriate, we can advise on selection and oversight.

You shouldn’t have to navigate this alone.

SERVICES — FOR INDIVIDUALS

Something happened at work and you’re not sure what to do next. Maybe you’ve been put on a PIP, called into an investigation, or told your role is “evolving.” You need someone who understands how these situations actually work — and can help you figure out your next move.

That’s what we do. 1:1, confidential, and always in your corner.

SERVICE AREAS

When the ground is shifting under you — a new manager, a sudden PIP, a role change that doesn’t add up — we help you see the full picture and plan your response.
- Clarify what’s happening vs. what they’re telling you
- Plan the conversation: boundaries, expectations, and what you will and won’t accept
- Build a clean record: what to document, when to send it, and the next step sequence
If you’ve been pulled into an investigation — as a complainant, a respondent, or a witness — the next 48 hours matter. We help you stay credible and protect yourself.
- Scope the situation: who’s involved, what occurred, what evidence exists
- Prepare what to say (and what not to say) and how to follow up in writing
- Plan for outcomes: your options if the process is flawed, incomplete, or biased
A PIP isn’t a death sentence — but it’s also rarely what it says it is. We help you pressure-test the narrative, build your response, and decide whether to fight or plan your exit.
- Pressure-test their case: look at the facts, examples, dates, and gaps
- Treat the PIP as a plan: response strategy, checkpoints, and documentation for “success”
- Track timing risk: where leave, complaints, or protected activity may be implicated
Requesting an accommodation shouldn’t feel like picking a fight. We help you frame the request properly, document it right, and handle pushback if it comes.
- Make a clear request: the ask, brief context, and what support is needed
- Prepare for the interactive process: what to share, how to document, how to handle pushback
- Protect the return: re-entry plan, role expectations, and retaliation red flags
If it’s time to go — or if they’re pushing you out — we help you leave on your terms. Negotiate what matters, protect your references, and plan your next chapter.
- Control the sequence: what to say, what to request, and when to move
- Review severance terms: pay, release scope, confidentiality, non-disparagement, timelines
- Align the close: references, verification language, and job-board positioning

HOW IT WORKS

Three ways to work together.

Every engagement starts with a free discovery call. From there, we match the format to what you actually need.

1:1 Advisory Session

For discrete, high-stakes decisions. Document and messaging review. Execution-ready next steps. Best for: a specific situation that needs immediate guidance.

Strategy Pack

Defined question and deliverable. Role strategy, scripts, and draft language. Tight scope and timeline. Best for: a PIP response, accommodation request, or exit negotiation.

Ongoing Support

Multi-touch support over weeks. Decision checkpoints and coaching. Escalation planning as needed. Best for: evolving situations where you need someone in your corner long-term.

Everything we discuss is confidential. We don’t work for your employer. We don’t contact anyone on your behalf unless you ask us to. Our only obligation is to you.

Not a law firm. Not legal advice. We work alongside your employment counsel — or help you find the right one.

Something happening at work?

The first call is free. No commitment, no sales pitch. Just a conversation about what you’re dealing with and whether we can help.

Schedule Your Free Discovery Call

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