Employment Law and HR
Bespoke packages for small HR teams
Inevitably, as your business grows, so too will the volume and complexity of the HR requirements you’re dealing with, including managing employee relations issues. This can put significant pressures on small HR teams when it comes to staying the right side of employment law whilst still making the best commercial decisions for your organisation.
At WorkNest, we empower small HR teams to become more effective and efficient.
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Don’t have an HR team? Find out about our fully outsourced support.
Or, if you already have an established HR team, learn how we can make your life easier.
How we help
A unique blend of ER advice, technology and hands-on consultancy
WorkNest Law provides named Employment Law Advisers who can support you with all your ER issues or act as an escalation point for more complex cases. With access to a resource library of documents, a case management platform to track and log cases, Legal Expenses Insurance, and a suite of in-person training and e-Learning, you’ll have the peace of mind to focus on creating a great place to work.
We also recognise that your people are your greatest asset and WorkNest HR provides the flexibility and expertise to keep that asset productive and problem-free. Our positive, proactive approach is focused on identifying improvement opportunities for individuals and teams. We’ll help you build a workplace culture that improves the quality and effectiveness of your HR processes and enhances your employee brand.
With a range of services that includes consultancy support for short-term projects to long-term HR outsourcing, a flexible HR platform, in-person training, and e-Learning, you’ll have the confidence and support to attract and retain the best talent.
Whether you’re looking for a more flexible and personalised fixed-fee service or a more commercial, cost-effective alternative to traditional law firms, our unique blend of employment law advice, scalable and ultra-secure technology, and hands-on HR consultancy will enable your HR function and organisation to thrive.
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Flexible Fixed-Fee Service
Unlimited advice from dedicated experts, bespoke document drafting and all the tools you need. WorkNest Law enables you to manage people problems quickly and compliantly.
Training
Created and delivered by experienced consultants, our interactive HR training workshops are designed to upskill your team and develop manager confidence.
HR Consultancy
Facing a difficult employee dilemma that you don’t want to deal with alone? Get hands-on support from seasoned HR specialists with consultancy services from WorkNest HR.
Why choose us?
Experts in Employment Law & HR
At Ellis Whittam, we’re known for our bespoke service and the quality of our support. Not only is our expertise unmatched, but we take the time to know you so that we can function as a true extension of your team.
- Your own small team of dedicated experts
- Commercial, pragmatic advice tailored to you
- Bespoke contracts, policies and handbooks
- Trusted by over 40,000 organisations
- Recognised as a leading firm by The Legal 500
Who you’ll be working with
Angela Carter
Director of Legal Services
Toyah Marshall
Head of Team
Toyah Marshall
Principal Employment Law Adviser
99.2% Client happiness rating
97% Client retention rating
Better with WorkNest
Protecting organisations and achieving results
Owing to our unrivalled support and expertise, we’re consistently high achievers when it comes to protecting organisations and achieving results.
3x
More employment lawyers
Across our non-SRA and SRA entities, we have over three times as many qualified employment lawyers than any of our larger competitors, guaranteeing the best possible advice.
82%
Tribunal win rate
With a dedicated adviser in your corner to guide you through the process, you’re over eight times more likely to defeat a Tribunal claim if advised by WorkNest.
350
Years' experience
Our Health & Safety Team has over 350 years’ combined experience of supporting organisations with their compliance, so you can be sure you’re in safe hands.
50%
Less risk
Our advice, support and safety management systems can reduce the risk of prosecution by 50% and cut the cost of any fine imposed by more than 85%.
Who we work with
Proud to support over 40,000 UK employers
Our clients range from small businesses with fewer than 50 staff at a single location, through to large household names employing thousands of people at multiple sites across the UK. Whatever your size or sector, we have solutions to suit your needs.
