We are a specialist provider of HR outsourcing to small businesses. Think of Gordons as your very own HR department.
Using our expertise we can provide contracts, employee handbooks and assistance to SME's of all types. Our aim is to reduce both the pressure on managers and risk to your organisation by implementing an HR infrastructure.
You will receive a dedicated, fully qualified HR professional who will be on hand to provide face to face support. This is a key differentiator of our service. We work in close collaboration to provide the very best advice and support.
Our offering
HR Database - This licensed service holds details for your entire workforce, allowing you to track and store vital information.
HR "Starter Pack" - All the important and legally required documentation that a small business must provide their staff.
Manager's Handbook - This useful guide helps to promote confidence in managers who have people management responsibilities.
Redundancy Management - With our help you can ensure redundancy support is compliant and avoid the costs of expensive Employment Tribunal claims.
Additional HR Management Services - Our diverse service catalogue ensures you benefit from an HR professional, who is entirely in tune with your organisation.
Additional Services
Telephone and email support for day to day advice - For smaller matters or general advice we are available during office hours Monday-Friday. All email queries are guaranteed to be responded to within 24 hours. This complements our face to face advice and service provision.
Attendance at meetings - We can attend all Grievance and Disciplinary meetings to offer our support and ensure that the procedures are HR compliant.
Provision of HR templates - We have a comprehensive range of HR templates including consultation meeting scripts, job descriptions/role profiles, induction plans, grievance, redundancy and disciplinary letters and probation reviews amongst others.
Management and support of dismissals - We will offer face to face support and guidance to ensure your Disciplinary procedures are HR compliant and that staff are treated fairly. This includes taking a partnership approach when dismissals are necessary, to ensure the organisation is protected. This will reduce the threat of Employment Tribunal claims.
Improvement and development plans - We will work with you and your employees to implement effective and tailored performance improvement and development plans. This will ensure the continued development of your employees and promotes better staff retention.
Bespoke internal training - We can further take the pressure off you by designing and facilitating your training requirements. This might be delivering induction training or even a programme for prospective managers. All training will be bespoke and suitable for the particular delegates.
Benefits of HR services
In 2010, £1.6 billion was paid out to claimants at employment tribunals. A large proportion of the figure can be attributed to SMEs who have no HR infrastructure.
Avoiding tribunal costs
- The average cost for an employer to defend a tribunal is £8,500
- The average settlement is £5,400
- You can avoid these costly financial damages by integrating the right contracts, terms and conditions and ensuring you are compliant
A proactive approach to HR compliance is therefore essential when managing the major financial risks of employment tribunals.
Other benefits to HR outsourcing
- Removes the time constraints placed on managers by HR admin responsibilities
- Improved employee engagement by investing time in compliant HR processes to ensure staff are fairly treated
- Helping small businesses get HR issues right first time through proactive strategies and empowered managers
- Excellent, reliable service provided by trusted advisors and HR professionals
Your business may not need a full time HR person - this is where Gordons can help