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When getting a Second Opinion HR Support is good for your business!
Human Resources (HR) departments come in all shapes and sizes. Some companies have one sole HR representative, and others have a whole team of employees who specialise in areas like compensation or recruiting.
But no matter the situation, most HR departments use some external providers of services. From external recruiters, to trainers, to benefits providers, good communication is key to all successful relationships.
You often hear this advice when dealing with things in the medical world. “It’s always a good idea to get a 2nd opinion. Do you have in house HR? We can help them deal with complex time consuming issues.
Second Opinion Support HR consultancy is rapidly becoming a popular business choice, providing companies with the support they need at critical times. Here’s a closer look at when is the right time to seek external HR consultancy for your business.
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How to use external Second Opinion HR Support experts
If you’re considering using an external Second Opinion HR Support, you might be concerned about the lack of control for your business, especially if you’re used to managing everything yourself.
However, you can specify the functions that you want to be carried out; it’s not an “all or nothing” approach. If you only want limited functions performed by an external HR agency, you can set that out when you instruct them.
One of the benefits of using LBJ Consultants is that you can get the help you really need to be tailored for the demands of your business.
We can help you with a range of HR tasks
The functions which you choose to keep internally depend on the level of expertise you have in the business and what knowledge is held.
If you have very inexperienced, or a complex case, you may choose to use LBJ consultants for this work which they’re qualified for, rather than wasting your internal HR officers time on these tasks. This will free up your HR staff to concentrate on day-to-day general HR administration work.
What you choose to use the external consultants for depends on how many HR staff you have working in your business and how much experience is held.
Businesses should outsource HR if they are currently facing challenges with handling employee-related tasks. There can be lots of different causes, such as your company being in a period of growth. Or, maybe you're lacking in-house HR employees, leading to tasks being spread across multiple departments.
Whatever the reason, HR tasks – including payroll, hiring, and employee benefits – are an incredibly important element of your business to get right. That's why a lot of SMEs choose to save time and money by handing responsibility to experts, rather than taking it on with their already large workloads.
The need for outsourcing has also become greater post-pandemic. Big policy changes, like working from home, require lots of support from experienced professionals.
Popular Services
We can of course, carry out the majority of your work, but if you prefer to retain a greater degree of input, you may want to use our expertise and knowledge in a more limited capacity.
There are certain types of Second Opinion HR Support services which are more frequently requested from our clients which are:
Reasons to use a LBJ Consultants
If you’re trying to decide when to seek assistance from an external HR consultancy, it might help to understand the reasons why they’re often used.
HR is constantly changing and being able to work competently and efficiently means being able to keep up with the law. There are serious penalties for failing to comply with HR regulations and it can be a constant battle to make sure your staff have the latest information.
LBJ Consultants will specialise in providing this depth of knowledge and will always have staff briefed to the highest standard possible. This level of expertise can be extremely useful and can remove the requirement for you and your HR staff to be aware of any slight change in the rules.
Handling HR issues with staff can be extremely sensitive and if you have to continue working with them afterwards, it can make life uncomfortable for all concerned. Allowing an external HR consultancy to deal with any issues can make it easier to continue in the workplace.
If you’re a relatively small business, the chances are that you will be very hands-on in making it a success with the daily jobs that you need to attend to. HR administration can take you away from doing what will benefit the most, leaving you to wade through reams of HR paperwork. By allowing an HR consultancy to take on the bulk of the simple work, you can focus on other business matters which need your attention.