Whatever the size of your company, Human Resources has to form an essential part of your business. For small businesses especially, there are lots of advantages to using a HR consultant which we will focus on in this week’s article.

 

HR are responsible for a number of functions within a business including:-

• Performance Management
• Recruitment
• Training and Development
• Compliance

In today’s world, none of the above aspects can be ignored, however you might not be in a situation to have a dedicated HR department or HR director. You can therefore outsource your HR needs and use a HR Consultant or company when you require assistance, such as offering advice when issues arise or for a specific recruitment requirement. This really can only have a positive impact on your bottom line and future as a company.

Below we look at these points in further detail and the benefits for a business who choose to go down this route, instead of using in-house resources.

 

Expertise

An outsourced HR Consultant can provide you with expertise on specific areas of your business that you feel could be improved. They can also see things that could be missing from your business as you are so concentrated on your daily duties. With a small business such as an Early Years setting, managers can take over some responsibilities of a HR professional, however for some specific areas only an expert will do. A HR Consultant can ensure that all policies and procedures in your business are undertaken properly and you are adhering to all the rules and regulations that you need to.

 

Compliance

Without an in-house HR department, you run the risk not being compliant and adhering to the strict rules and regulations of your industry. By utilising a HR consultant, you can have peace of mind that you are running the business as you should be and won’t face the risk of any trouble in the future. HR professionals can also provide you with the reassurance and advice you need.

 

Urgent Response

At The Nursery HR People, we see on a daily basis that most HR issues can often arise when you least expect them and you need to be able to deal with them efficiently and effectively. If you do not have a HR department this is not an easy task and therefore by using outsourced HR, you can deal with any issues whenever they arise giving you much more flexibility. By doing this, you can ensure that you are compliant and that your employee relations are maintained to a high standard. As we have mentioned in previous posts, strong and solid employee relations are essential for the smooth running of any business. By having a HR consultancy on stand-by you can ensure that you are being proactive and not just reactive.

 

Time Management

As I have previously mentioned, in a small business environment, many staff members have to wear different “hats” and perform many different functions outside of their job description. If you are not an expert in a specific area, these additional tasks can be exceptionally time consuming. You could be spending your time much more wisely and on areas that are more financially rewarding for the business. By outsourcing you will become more efficient which will allow your business to become much more successful.

 

Employee Development and Training

Here at The Nursery HR People we speak a lot about employee motivation and how key employee development and continual training is so important. However, even when lots of importance is placed on this area it can still fall short of good intentions. A HR consultant can be of great assistance here and help maintain employee motivation levels, enhance staff performance, identify the right training to develop the correct skills and critically, ensure your employees are adding value to your company whilst retaining them at the same time.

 

Performance Management

The above point leads very nicely into the significant benefits of performance appraisals. By ensuring that every employee is contributing towards the goals of the business you will ensure your business grows whilst motivating employees to perform to their best ability. A HR consultant will advise you on how to put a comprehensive performance management plan in place and show you how to use it to its maximum potential.

 

Effective Recruitment

HR consultants can help in the area of recruitment by providing advice to business owners on the optimum recruitment strategies as well as assisting in hiring decisions and reducing your “cost-per-hire” by ensuring you recruit the best candidate.

All businesses, regardless of size, need HR expertise, by using a HR consultant, business owners can leave HR in capable hands whilst dedicating time to other essential areas of the company.

A HR consultant could vastly improve your business and will help you maintain a strong reputation in your industry whilst ensuring your company keeps on growing and developing in the future.

Please do get in touch with The Nursery HR People as we would be delighted to discuss this topic with you further to see how we could support you in whatever area of your business we can.

Thank you,

Sara Smith

Marketing Director

The Nursery HR People

01509 833121

sara@thenurseryhrpeople.co.uk