Why small businesses need on-site HR support

TRACY ROWBOTHAM, EMPLOYMENT ADVISER AT WILKIN CHAPMAN

SMALL businesses, and especially microbusinesses, often lack the resources and expertise in-house to manage human resources effectively meaning HR is an area that is often overlooked - or avoided - until there’s a problem.

What are HR support services?

Many small businesses sign up to remote HR helplines on expensive longterm contracts or use proformas not tailored to indivdual circumstances or specific to their business.

Wilkin Chapman’s expertise is on-site whenever businesses need it and is from a trusted, local adviser who knows and understands their operation. Our team of HR specialists can attend formal meetings on site, including disciplinaries, grievances and ill-health absence meetings and take accurate minutes.

We will also ensure the process is compliant with both the legislative requirements and internal procedures. Furthermore, our team is on hand to advise on decision making following internal hearings, providing assistance in formalising written decisions.

What makes Wilkin Chapman’s HR support different?

Our HR team works alongside employment solicitors, ensuring that all services are in line with statutory legal requirements. Should internal processes or queries lead to the need for formal legal advice, that can be escalated accordingly to ensure businesses are supported throughout an entire process.

The cost-effective services are fully flexible, allowing businesses to choose the level of support - whether it’s help with a one-off employee problem; quarterly, monthly or weekly visits for management meetings, or provide help and support via phone/email, we can create a package that suits your needs.

Contact Tracy Rowbotham on 01522 512345 or visit www.wilkinchapman.co.uk/business/ hr-advice-and-support for more information.

James Pinchbeck Partner