At GAP HR, we have an outstanding reputation for offering cost-efficient, effective HR support services to owner-managed businesses throughout the UK. We step in to take care of your HR function and deal with any employee issues, enabling you to concentrate on the continued growth and success of your business.
Call us now on 01491 598 600 or Click Here to Make An Enquiry and we will be delighted to help you.
What Are Human Resources?
Human resources, or ‘HR’ as it is more commonly called, refers to the department or function within a business that is responsible for managing its employee relations. Its duties include recruitment, retention, performance reviews, training, performance management, compensation, and benefits. The HR department is also responsible for dealing with any issues that arise, such as disciplinaries, redundancies, and dismissals.
Why Are Human Resources Important?
As an employer, you are subject to a number of strict legal obligations, the extent of which is ever-increasing. For example, since October 2024, employers have a mandatory legal duty to take reasonable steps towards preventing sexual harassment in their workplace.
Failure to comply with your legal duties can have severe consequences for your business, including:
- A workforce that lacks motivation
- Increased staff turnover
- Reputational damage
- In worst-case scenarios, your employees bringing Tribunal proceedings against you
Your HR team is crucial in keeping on top of developments in employment law and practice and implementing the necessary measures to ensure compliance.
Being a successful employer is not only about meeting your legal obligations, though. They are just the bare minimum; by doing all you can to develop a positive working culture, you can significantly improve morale, engagement, and productivity, thereby helping your business to grow and thrive. An experienced HR team is adept at understanding what your employees need to feel valued, and introducing polices that recognise and reward talent.
What HR Support Services Can We Provide?
AT GAP HR, we understand that most small, owner-managed businesses neither need nor can afford a full-time dedicated HR department or manager. That’s why we step in to offer specialist HR support services that give the support and guidance you need for a fraction of the cost.
We offer several different packages to cater for different budgets and requirements. For example, our ‘Silver HR’ package ticks all the boxes for legal compliance. It includes services such as updating your employment contract template and staff handbooks and providing unlimited email support. Our Platinum HR package goes further, offering everything included in our Silver HR package as well as additional features, such as unlimited telephone support, Zoom calls, and documentation.
Our HR support services packages are incredibly affordable; our Silver Package costs less than a Disney Plus subscription, with our Platinum Package costing less than the cost of Spotify Premium for a family. Given the potential financial consequences of Tribunal proceedings even if you successfully defend a claim, this modest initial outlay can save you considerable money in the long run.
In addition to our support services packages, we offer ad hoc services aimed at addressing specific issues that arise. For example, we can guide you through the dismissal process if you need to dismiss a staff member, provide coaching for your management team, teaching skills that they can carry forward in their roles, and assist you in recruiting the best talent to address a specific need.
While we work with clients of all backgrounds, we have particular expertise working with Golf Clubs, Private Members Clubs, and others in the hospitality sector.
Where Can I Find HR Support Services Near Me?
Since we can provide many of our HR support services remotely, businesses from all over the UK can benefit from our expertise and experience. Where necessary, we will travel to carry out site visits, for example, to train your staff or run key meetings, such as those relating to dismissal or redundancy.
We always go over and above to provide the expert HR support services our clients need. As a result, we enjoy long lasting relationships with many of our clients, who call on us time and time again for HR and employment law advice. They frequently comment on our ‘reassuring’, ‘supportive’ and ‘professional’ manner, as well as our ability to handle difficult issues swiftly and effectively.
We offer a free initial consultation, so you can learn more about us and the HR support services we offer, and we can get a feel for your business and its needs. We do not tie any of our clients into lengthy contracts but instead rely on the strength and quality of our service to ensure they continue working with us.
Call us now on 01491 598 600 or Click Here to Make An Enquiry and we will be delighted to help you.
