Prevention is better than cure when it comes to the legal side of HR. We have worked with very small organisations with no HR department/function to help put the basics in place such as employment contracts, policies and practices in relation to absence, maternity, paternity etc and larger organisations to audit and update policies that are currently in place.
We can offer you remote or on-site support to protect your business from costly tribunal claims and help you proactively manage HR challenges in a more productive and positive way.
Policy and Process Review
- Review current policies, ensure they meet statutory level, make recommendations for alterations
- Conduct some ad hoc checks to understand whether policy is being applied consistently and fairly
- Review terms and conditions to ensure protection on confidentiality, restrictive covenance, mobility etc
- Write new policies if necessary
Remote HR Support
We can provide ongoing support by supplying HR consultants to supplement your HR function or even act as your HR function if you decide this is not something you want to invest in full-time. To ensure the best counsel we recommend that we commence such a relationship with a briefing session with the relevant individuals in the organisation.
- Personalised telephone support for ad hoc queries or a secondary opinion on an HR matter
- Counsel on potential risks in relation to making a decision
- Talking through appropriate steps to resolve issues
- Ideas of where to go for additional information
- Guidance to managers on how to deal with difficult people issues
Mediation Support
Although having suitable policies and procedures to resolve workplace problems is essential, in many cases a positive result can be achieved through early and informal intervention.
Mediation is an informal way of resolving disagreements or disputes in the workplace. It can avoid the need to use more formal or legal procedures. It involves a neutral third person working with those in dispute to help them reach an agreement and is a confidential and voluntary process.
Change Management
Whether you are restructuring for growth or planning a merger or acquisition, we can help you manage change in a productive and positive way. After understanding your business objectives, we can assist with:
- Internal Communication
- Exit Interview Feedback
- Restructuring & Redundancy
- Internal Career Management
- External Career Transition