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Expert HR Services in the UK
Most employers aren’t HR experts and without the right support, juggling people management with running a successful organisation can be a challenge, one that increases as your team grows.
Our human resources experts are on hand to provide personalised, professional support to help manage employee relations matters with confidence and compliance.
HR experts can make all of the difference
Bogged down with low-level employee relations issues? Find that you’re often unsure of the correct course of action? Not confident that you have the expertise to handle HR matters in a way that doesn’t invite legal risk?
Enlisting external support from an HR expert might be the perfect solution. At WorkNest, we offer a range of expert HR solutions to help you manage the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment, performance management and employee disputes right through to resignations and dismissals.
Whether you’re looking for fully outsourced, fixed-fee support or help with a particular project, we’re here to save you time and solve your people challenges through human resources advice and support.
WorkNest: The human resources experts
WorkNest: The human resources experts
WorkNest: The human resources experts
As much as you might like to able to take on the various facets of human resources management yourself, it is sometimes necessary to call in the experts to provide an extra layer of day-to-day HR support, as well as to help you navigate your way through particularly complex situations.
WorkNest’s unlimited, fixed-fee service is a smart alternative to in-house HR support, giving you access to a small team of named employment law and human resources experts who you can call on whenever you need. That way, you can cost-effectively manage your HR management needs without compromising on the quality of service or advice.
We already provide trusted human resources advice to over 35,000 clients, ranging from small employers with fewer than 50 employees at a single location through to large organisations employing thousands of people at multiple sites across the UK.
A dedicated HR expert at your disposal
Integral to our expert HR solutions is the provision of dedicated, legally-qualified Employment Law and HR specialists, who function as a trusted extension of your team on a first-name basis.
Typically, for small employers, our commercially-minded advisers develop and maintain an ongoing relationship with managers, directors and owners. For large employers, we offer an additional layer of support to their existing in-house HR teams, whether that’s providing qualified assistance with particularly complex issues or policy creation, the benefit of a second opinion, or to simply allow them to focus their attention on bigger-picture HR tasks that drive your organisation forward.
Whatever your size, sector or current arrangements, our HR experts have the knowledge, experience and commercial acumen to guide you through any people problems you encounter – no matter how simple or complex – and achieve your preferred outcome, quickly.
Unlimited practical advice and guidance on a full spectrum of employment law and HR challenges, from the seemingly simple to the most complex, including grievance and disciplinary, sickness absence, performance management and contractual issues.
Producing an employee handbook of all best-practice policies and procedures to provide direction and promote a fair, consistent approach to all HR matters.
Preparing master Contracts of Employment for each category of employee and reviewing them when required to ensure they remain up to date.
Expert drafting of all employment-related letters and documents, including settlement agreements.
Future-proofing software
Manage HR & compliance the easy way
In addition to unlimited support via our HR helpline, our core service gives you access to a suite of additional tools designed to make managing your HR responsibilities easier
Cloud-based HR Software, which streamlines important HR functions, such as holiday and absence management, employee benefits and training
Our growing range of interactive e-Learning courses designed to upskill staff while keeping downtime to a minimum
Our full-version Knowledge Hub, where you can find expert-created guidance notes and downloadable templates ready for immediate use
A full suite of employment law and HR support
Admin and correspondence
Offer a constant source of practical Employment Law advice on a full spectrum of employee relations issues, from the seemingly simple to the most complex;
Strategy and negotiation
Guide you every step of the way through difficult situations – including gross misconduct, discrimination complaints and redundancy – advising on the correct process to follow and the legal pitfalls to avoid;
Seamless representation
Draft your essential documentation, including your Contracts of Employment and Employee Handbook, to ensure they are legally-compliant and provide the best possible protection for your organisation.
HR experts ready to support your with employment tribunals
Attempting to tackle employee relations issues without the right expertise may prove to be a costly mistake. As well as taking up valuable management time, the potential to mishandle matters can leave you exposed to employment tribunal claims and reputational damage. In many cases, the cost of non-compliance far outweighs the cost of support. However, when expert HR help is required, it often comes down to a choice between a traditional solicitors firm, which can mean paying an extortionate upfront cost followed by additional fees for small tasks, or a fixed-fee HR company, where the personalised approach and quality of advice is often lacking.
Do employment tribunals favour employers?
WorkNest blends legal expertise with commercial awareness, giving you confidence in managing employment law challenges;
Our team includes more than six times the number of qualified solicitors compared to larger competitors, each with over five years’ experience;
Your dedicated adviser ensures you always have expert guidance and reliable support when you need it.
Are all employment tribunal decisions published?
You’re taking a reactive, rather than proactive, approach to employee relations matters, allowing problems to occur then paying to fix them;
You’re without day-to-day support and therefore have to find the answers to your queries yourself or resort to guesswork; and
You pay by the hour, meaning you can expect a significant bill whenever professional help is needed, especially if the issue is complex.
The benefits of hiring HR experts
Whether you’re facing a complicated grievance, struggling with the complexities of TUPE, or unsure how to go about changing an employee’s terms and conditions, the ability to pick up the phone to a qualified professional can make all the difference.
Importantly, unlike some providers who offer generic human resources advice, our support pragmatic, commercially minded and geared towards achieving the outcome you want in the most efficient way possible, while being mindful of the legal risks.
What’s more, we don’t just advise. As part of our comprehensive, fixed-fee service, your dedicated team of employment law and human resources experts will:
Review your contracts and handbooks to ensure they’re legally compliant, fit for purpose and offer maximum protection for your organisation;
Draft all your employment documentation on your behalf, from simple warning letters to complex settlement agreements; and
Set you up with simple-to-use HR and case management software to cut down on admin and make your life easier.
Protect your business with our trusted HR company
Protect your business with our trusted HR company
Protect your business with our trusted HR company
As a trusted provider to thousands of UK businesses, we can help with your specific HR and employment law needs for compliance with legal matters and total peace of mind. That includes support with:
Grievances and disciplinary action
Work performance management
Absenteeism and presenteeism
Managing neurodiversity in the workplace
Redundancies
Pay and tax
Employment contract and documentation
As a trusted provider to thousands of UK businesses, we can help with your specific HR and employment law needs for compliance with legal matters and total peace of mind. That includes support with:
Grievances and disciplinary action
Work performance management
Absenteeism and presenteeism
Managing neurodiversity in the workplace
Redundancies
Pay and tax
Employment contract and documentation
Added extras
Explore our other People services
Our Employment Law expertise is backed up by a full suite of tools and protections to help future-proof your organisation.
Cloud-based HR Software
Takes the hassle out of essential HR functions and drive efficiency across your organisation.
Legal Expenses Insurance
Independent and FCA-regulated, to cover your costs in the event of an Employment Tribunal claim.
Interactive e-Learning Courses
Free for the first 12 months, to upskill staff in key employment law and HR topics.
