Employment Law and HR
Integrated support services to help your HR team soar
Even the most proficient HR and ER teams can benefit from expert support to take them to the next level. But using a law firm can mean clock watching and over-cautious advice, while some subscription providers don’t offer the quality of advice or personalised approach you need, leaving you paying for a service that doesn’t really serve you.
Introducing ESPHR (from WorkNest) – a new-model employment law service, fusing SRA-regulated legal advice with ER case management technology and online resources.
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Don’t have an HR team? Find out about our fully outsourced support.
Or, if your HR function has limited ER expertise, learn more about our services for smaller HR teams.
How we help
SRA-regulated legal advice, ER case management technology and online resources
Whether your HR advisers need a little extra hand holding, your line managers struggle with employee matters, or your systems aren’t up to scratch, we are strategically focused to help HR professionals tackle mounting caseloads, transform their ER capabilities and drive real commercial change.
And with ESPHR’s fixed annual subscription, not only can you keep better control of your budget, but you can build a package of support based around your team’s specific needs and the sorts of challenges you face.
Additionally, as an HR professional, you know 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 work with you to build a workplace culture that improves the quality and effectiveness of your HR processes and enhances your employer brand.
With services ranging from consultancy support for short-term projects to long-term HR outsourcing, in-person training, and e-Learning, you’ll have the confidence and support to continue to attract and retain the best talent.
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Fixed Subscription Service
Part of the WorkNest family, ESPHR supports established HR functions looking for an extension of their in-house HR and ER team, providing integrated services built around people, processes and technology.
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 WorkNest, 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 35,000 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.
6x
More solicitors
We have six times the number of qualified solicitors, practising for over five years, than any of our larger competitors. We’re also recognised by the Legal 500.
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 35,000 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.
Client stories
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Gus Hosein
Executive Director, Privacy International
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WorkNest supports our 280 staff members with Employment Law and Health & Safety and has provided quality management training too.”
Lisa Best
Head of Service Delivery, Catalyst Choice
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We get a great deal of comfort and satisfaction knowing that we have support as and when we need it, in a decisive and responsive way.”
Richard Berry
Group HR Director, Culina Group
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We moved our legal support to WorkNest (formerly Law at Work) having previously used a time and line law firm. It was important, though, that an all-inclusive fee structure did not come at the expense of quality. Thankfully we’ve been delighted with the service we’ve received from WorkNest.”
Chief Executive
Waverley Care
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What we recognised in WorkNest is the background that they have. They are able to supply knowledge and experience in a number of disciplines, which enables us to develop our business in a way that’s safe, to do it on time and with a quality to it.”
Debbie Rainbow
Director of Human Resources and Health & Safety,
Bluestone National Park Resort
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Celia McKeon
Chief Executive, The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT)
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As the company started to get larger, we knew we had to protect our employees and our contractors both onsite and in the offices. WorkNest is exactly what we needed to move the company forward.”
Joanne Beaver
Operations Director, Beaverfit
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Pineapple have worked with the team at WorkNest (formerly Law at Work) since 2003, and we have built a trusted partnership together. We particularly like WorkNest’s concise and practical advice concerning employment law/HR issues and also appreciate their totally supportive approach in all areas of health and safety.”
General Manager
Pineapple Dance Studios
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I’ve taken WorkNest into every organisation that I’ve worked with. I’ve introduced them to many teams and many colleagues and referred them with absolute pleasure because I genuinely trust in the service that we get.”
People Director, The Works
