As your business grows, you quickly realize that you need support. After all, there are only so many hours in the day to get it all done.

One area where many organizations outsource is human resources.  Hiring an HR consultancy can free up a lot of your time and resources. However, is it the right time to do so for your business? How do you know you should look into hiring an HR consulting team?

Hire an HR consulting service if your employee handbook needs help 

Are you finding your employee handbook outdated or missing key pieces? (Or are you asking, “What employee handbook?”)

We have talked about it before, but having a current and complete employee handbook is absolutely necessary for maintaining clear communication. It can help everyone get on the same page and sets the right expectations with your teams. It makes it easy to understand and reference your company’s policies and procedures.

Wondering what your Employee Handbook should include? Check out our “Requirements for Small Businesses Guidebook” to learn more. Of course, you may also have information that is unique to your company.

An HR consultant can help you update or create a handbook that aligns with your business goals and complies with legal requirements.

Hire an HR Consultant if your business is growing (especially if you hit the 20-employee mark)

As your business grows, you may find that you need extra support. There may be more to handle when it comes to employee relations, recruitment and other key areas.

Any growth brings on new challenges and responsibilities, but on the compliance side, having 20+ employees is an important milestone.

For example, in Ontario, once your business reaches 20 employees, you are required to file an Accessibility Compliance Report under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). This report ensures that your business complies with accessibility standards, which include providing accessible customer service, accessible employment practices, and accessible information and communications.

An HR consultant can provide the expertise needed to navigate these complexities, ensuring your HR practices grow alongside your business.

Look for HR services if you want to outsource the human resources tasks on your list

Whether you are growing too busy to effectively manage your team’s human resources needs or you simply don’t want to, you may be considering outsourcing to a third party. Many leaders find the freedom to focus on their core business activities and free up much of their time and resources by outsourcing HR tasks.

From recruitment and onboarding to performance management and compliance, HR tasks can be time-consuming and require specialized knowledge.

An HR consultant (or better yet, a team of HR consultants) can efficiently handle these responsibilities, providing you with expert guidance and support.

Working with an HR consulting firm: It’s always better to be proactive

Regardless of where you are in your business, partnering with an HR consultant before you make costly mistakes is always the better choice. Partnering with a team like ours allows you to address potential issues before they escalate, to be compliant with Ontario’s legislation before the Ministry of Labour shows up, and before your employees tell you there’s a problem.

An HR consultant can conduct audits, identify areas for improvement, and implement best practices tailored to your business needs. By taking a proactive approach, you can mitigate risks, foster a positive workplace culture, and ultimately drive your business success.

Why small businesses choose CulturedHR for their employee relations and talent management 

At CulturedHR, we have strategically built our team to give you a comprehensive foundation of knowledge, experience, and insight. Collectively, we bring decades of expertise, coupled with an unwavering commitment to excellence and professionalism in everything we do.

United by a passion for enhancing employee experiences, we work collaboratively with our clients to achieve outstanding results.

If you are looking for a resourceful, friendly, professional human resources presence for your business, get in touch with our team today.