Why do I need HR support?
Many small employers cannot stretch to employing someone to manage their HR but there are alternatives that can give that peace of mind you need.
If you’ve dealt with a complicated disciplinary matter, redundancies or long term sickness absence in your business then these are some of the more obvious areas where an HR Consultant can advise and help. Less obviously HR can help with your performance management systems and absence management for example.
I can’t afford an HR Manager
The advantage of purchasing a monthly retainer with an independent HR Consultant is that you always know that they are available for you should an HR issue crop up. We at Home of HR provide a basic monthly retainer starting at £140 per month for smaller businesses. We can check that your HR documentation is fit for purpose and provide regular catch ups where advice can be dispensed giving you peace of mind for your business. We are there at the end of the phone or by email to provide the necessary support and advice.
Where can I find HR expertise without having to employ someone?
Home of HR is an HR Consultancy with a breadth of knowledge across a variety of industries. We offer pragmatic and practical HR expertise. We take the time to understand your business before dispensing tailored advice. One advantage of using an external consultant (apart from the cost!) is objectivity which can be useful particularly with disciplinary and grievance situations for example. As an employer it can be hard to see the wood for the trees when an employee’s behaviour is stressing you out!
Can an HR Consultant help me with business reorganisation?
Has Covid-19 affected how you now see your business but you don’t know how to handle the changes your employees will need to go through? This is where an HR Consultant can be invaluable, again with applying an objective eye over your business strategy and how this applies to your staff and providing you with carefully considered routes to meet your objectives.
What help will an HR Consultant give me with redundancies?
An HR Consultant can assist you with the criteria for scoring for redundancies, who you should include in a pool of at-risk employees, templates for the various letters you will need, guide you on what to do and when, help you with redundancy calculations and help to your redundant employees with CVs and general advice on finding alternative work.
I’m struggling to get a couple of employees back from furlough – can HR help?
Many employers have had issues with getting employees back to work after they have been furloughed. HR Consultants are now experienced in the reasons for this and how to work towards a return to work or a solution for these employees.
My performance management procedure isn’t working - can an HR Consultant help me?
Performance management is probably much more important than some employers realise. A good process can pick up poor performance and deal with it as well as highlight where training may be required or where further support may required. It can help highlight issues outside of work which may be affecting the employee’s performance for example.
As well as employee relations matters, an HR Consultant can also help with an audit of your HR documentation, provide recruitment support and assistance with interviewing (we know how time consuming that can be!), help with TUPE and guidance on upcoming employment legislation. We can advise you on risk and put your mind at rest when it comes to your employees always taking into account our understanding of your business.