In The RoomKnow what to ask in workplace meetings

Before the meeting

Ideas many people find useful before a meeting about their role: getting facts in writing, gathering paperwork and thinking through what matters to them. Meetings like this rarely require a decision on the spot.

📅 Your meeting

🗓️ Your countdown plan

✅ Prep checklist

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📌 Your key facts

🧭 What do I actually want?

Writing it down beforehand can help you frame your next steps and listen for what matters. (Saved on this device only.)

Which scenario?

Pick what it looks like. Switch any time – your ticks and notes are kept for every scenario.

Live listen

🗣️ Being open about notes

Many people open with something like: “I’m going to take notes on my phone so I don’t miss anything – is that OK?” If you use the listening mode, say it’s a transcription aid. In the UK, recording for your own use isn’t a crime, but doing it secretly can damage trust and some employers treat it as misconduct. Asking first is generally seen as the more professional approach. If they say no, the typed box below works the same way.

Privacy: this app never uploads or stores audio. Everything it saves stays on this phone. But the speech-to-text itself is done by your browser – on-device where your phone supports it, otherwise by the browser maker's speech service (Google for Chrome, Apple for Safari). If that matters to you, use typed notes.

Live transcript

Transcript will appear here…

⌨️ Type what you hear

Works on every phone. Type key words as they're said (e.g. “pool”, “sign today”, “new pay plan”) and ‘Worth knowing’ cards appear below.

💡 Worth knowing

‘Worth knowing’ cards appear here as topics come up – e.g. “at risk”, “selection pool”, “sign this”, “settlement”, “new role”.

❓ Still to ask

    Meeting notes

    A record of who said what, and when. Exact words can matter later.

    🕒 Timeline of notes

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    ❓ Questions still to ask

    📤 Export summary

    A tidy summary of your notes, answers, unanswered questions, topics that came up and transcript – to keep for yourself or share with a union rep, Acas or a solicitor.

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    After the meeting
    
  
    Common next steps: getting things in writing, getting advice and keeping track of dates.
    
  
    
    
    ✉️ Follow-up email
    
    
    An example email built from your meeting details – edit it to fit your situation, then copy it into your own email.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
      
      
    
    
  
    
  
    
    
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    📞 Free, independent help
    
    
      
      
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      Acas helpline: 0300 123 1100
      Free, confidential. Mon–Fri 8am–6pm. acas.org.uk
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      Your trade union
      If you're a member, call your rep or regional office before the meeting.
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      Employment solicitor
      Check your home insurance for legal expenses cover first. If you're offered a settlement agreement, the employer usually contributes to the cost of advice.
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      MoneyHelper / Pension Wise
      moneyhelper.org.uk – free money and pension guidance (Pension Wise if you're 50+).
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    General information, not legal advice. Not tailored to your circumstances. This app covers the law in England, Scotland & Wales – Northern Ireland has different rules (see nidirect and the Labour Relations Agency). Figures last checked October 2026; statutory limits usually change each April. For advice on your situation, contact Acas (0300 123 1100), Citizens Advice, your trade union or an employment solicitor.
    

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