Legal, Finance and Business – July 2024

Boost your business with professional HR services

Running a small business can be tough – and ensuring a productive and happy workforce is one of the biggest challenges faced by business owners, which is why having access to a professional HR (human resources) service can be a game-changer.

Driffield-based HRME was established seven years ago by Vicky Stabler, an HR expert with over 25 years of experience gained at organisations including broadband provider KCOM.

It provides HR services to firms of all sizes and sectors across Hull and East Yorkshire, in some cases for a fixed number of days each month and in others on a retained basis.

She said: “Small businesses that don’t necessarily need costly in-house HR support on a daily basis can often struggle to get the best out of their people or deal with employee-related challenges.

“Having a professional HR service available to you when you need it ensures expert guidance is just a phone call away, providing peace of mind and allowing business owners to focus on growth and profitability.”

Here are some of the ways it can benefit your business:

Better employee relations and workplace culture

A happy team is a productive team, and the support of an experienced HR professional can help create a positive work environment.

They can handle conflict resolution, performance management and other employee-related challenges, tackling issues as soon as they arise and helping to boost employee morale and productivity.

Compliance with employment legislation

Employment laws can be complex and are constantly changing. Keeping up with them can be a headache and non-compliance can lead to tribunals or costly legal battles.

Vicky said: “Working with an HR expert will ensure you’re always up-to-date with legal requirements, which in turn reduces the risk of your business facing legal issues.”

More effective recruitment

Finding the right people for your team is vital – and the smaller the business, the more important each employee is.

The team of experts at HRME can help you attract and keep the best talent through effective recruitment, from preparing job descriptions to screening candidates and conducting interviews alongside you.

Cost savings

Hiring a full-time HR manager can be expensive, especially for small businesses. But by working with an outsourced HR service, you get expert help without the high costs.

“While hiring a full-time HR manager may not be financially feasible for many small businesses, we give our clients access to high-level expertise when they need it at a fraction of the cost,” explained Vicky.

Workforce planning

Your employees are – or should be – your company’s most valuable asset. The support of an experienced HR professional can play a valuable role in helping achieve your long-term business goals by ensuring you have the right people with the right skills in the right roles.

Vicky concluded: “We can offer support in areas like employee development and training, restructuring and succession planning, which, when done well, can have a hugely positive impact on your business.”

Effective HR management can be the difference between a thriving, harmonious workplace and one held back by inefficiencies and people-related issues. For a chat about how HRME can help your business be more successful, email Vicky at help@hrme.org.uk