Even seasoned business owners can fall victim to quirks in the law or changes to legislation. Misclassifying a worker as self-employed when HMRC considers them an employee will cost you a lot of money, taking action against someone who has been off work looking after a child could lose you an employment tribunal. It’s not about not being able to manage people, it’s about having the right advice at the right time so that you can control the decisions. What worked last year may not adequately protect your business today.

Not many businesses have £13,451 tucked away ready to pay to an employee who wins at tribunal but that’s what the average award for an unfair dismissal claim was last year. A single mistake in how you handle an employee issue could result in a tribunal that costs far more than the monthly fee for professional HR advice. Our services start at just £104.44 + VAT per month— offering you affordable peace of mind.

If you have in-house HR how experienced are they? When the law’s geared to checking how you did what you did, rather than what you did, experience is key to protect your business. Many business owners believe they can handle HR issues internally. Tribunal Statistics show 648,000 employers last year probably thought so too but found themselves in an Employment Tribunal Without expert advice, it’s easy to make a small mistake that could lead to substantial fines and the bad publicity that comes with them for your business.

Just because you haven’t encountered HR challenges in the past doesn’t mean you won’t in the future. Issues can arise suddenly, often stemming from employee grievances, changes in legislation or because of wrong advice people get from their mates at the pub. Being proactive in putting HR support in place can help prevent small issues from escalating into major problems.

We all know how much information there is available online. We also know that not all of it is accurate or up to date. Relying on generic advice can lead to you misinterpreting the law. At Metis HR we provide professional HR advice tailored specifically for your situation. We’ll make sure that you understand what you must do versus what you can do.

It sounds tempting but how confident are you that those people have the specialised knowledge required to handle what can quickly become complex people problems. Outsourcing your HR advice to Metis HR allows your team to focus on their core tasks minimising the risks that your business is exposed to.