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Does Your Business Need an HR Health Check?

September 25, 20251 min read

Running a business is demanding. You’re focused on growth, clients, and delivery. HR often gets dealt with on the fly. Until something goes wrong.

That’s where an HR health check comes in. It’s not about red tape or ticking boxes. It’s about making sure the way you’re working won’t trip you up later.

What it looks like

1. Check if you’re covered legally
We review your contracts, policies and how things work day-to-day. Not to catch you out, but to highlight anything risky - like a “contractor” who’s really an employee or a policy that says one thing while practice shows another.

2. Look at what’s actually happening with your team
Who’s always off sick? Who might be heading for the door? What’s hitting productivity or morale? These are the things draining time and money.

3. Tell you what to fix first
You won’t get a giant to-do list. You’ll get three categories: urgent, can wait and fine as-is.

4. Keep it realistic
Solutions only work if they fit your business. No unnecessary systems or heavy processes that nobody will use.

Why it’s worth doing

  • Clarity: No more guessing whether a setup is legal or a policy is fit for purpose.

  • Cost savings: Fix small issues now instead of paying big later.

  • Focus: Know what matters, stop worrying about the rest.

  • Practical fit: HR should support your business, not weigh it down.

Ready to see where you stand?

An HR health check is essentially a conversation. A straightforward look at how you’re working and what might need adjusting.

Get in touch if you’d like to know where things stand and what’s worth fixing.

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