A Human Resources (HR) services firm can help your businesses navigate tricky employment laws, increase workforce productivity, help engage employees and cultivate a positive culture. An experienced consultant from an HR services firm can audit your company’s HR practices and improve efficiencies in your HR program. The firm can customize your human capital strategies to achieve your company’s short and long-term strategic goals and objectives.
First, Why Your Company Needs HR Services
Nearly every aspect of your business affects your people which means it affects your HR. If your company is facing organizational change or is about to undertake a special project, an HR services firm can help. Whether your company needs to handle a difficult personnel matter, is contemplating a change in business direction, needs to add or reduce staff, or is undergoing a merger or reorganization, you need to talk with an experienced HR firm before you act.
An HR services firm can help you with workforce strategies and assist you with state and federal compliance. The firm can advise your leadership on how best to promote employee morale, productivity, and efficiency.
How to Acquire an HR Services Firm
You should start by assessing your HR business needs and the qualities, and experience you want in an HR professional. Decide who will be working directly with the HR services firm. Experienced HR firms can elevate HR practices of your organization whether you already have people performing some aspects of HR or are starting from scratch.
Identify the HR firms most suited to your needs and request face-to-face meeting so that you can ask questions and gauge whether the firm will work well with your company. Include these questions in your face-to-face meetings:
- What is the HR firm’s record of success with similar projects for other clients? You need a firm with a track record of success and solid experience with projects similar to yours.
- How does the HR firm stay up-to-date on current HR trends and developments in the law? Keeping up to date on the labor market, employment laws, and workplace trends is essential for any HR services firm. They should have expertise with the latest research and recruiting tools. Ask about the firm’s ability to analyze your company’s current hiring and disciplinary procedures, salary and benefits packages, and other workplace matters.
- Ask for references. Follow-up with the references and ask about their experience with the HR firm. What did the HR firm accomplish for you? Describe the qualities of the individual consultant who worked on your project. Decide whether the responses suggest the HR services firm has consultants with the experience and qualities that match your needs.
Contact SmartHR for More Information
Smart HR is ready to talk with you about customized HR solutions for your company. Let Smart HR handle your HR needs so you can stay focused on your company’s bottom line. Contact Smart HR today to schedule a consultation.
