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Good people management is crucial to any business’s success – whether you employ just one person or have fifty employees.

Big companies have HR departments, you should too! We offer the perfect HR solutions for small businesses, keeping you safe and on track.

We understand that small businesses wear many hats. But “winging it” with HR can lead to serious problems. Don’t take unnecessary risks – let our experts handle the HR side, so you can focus on growing your business.

Dekela HR Advice Line for Small Businesses & SME's

Need small business HR help with an urgent people problem, crisis situation, or human resources issue?

We can provide you with expert human resources on our HR line (Mon – Fri 8am – 8pm).

If you have an urgent people problem or are facing a staffing crisis, call our employer helpline for fast and effective guidance and support.

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Complete HR Services For Your Business

Contracts of Employment

Our bespoke contracts of employment are designed around your business.

We can put together all your employment contracts, so you can be confident they are legally compliant and your small business isn’t exposed to unnecessary legal risks, as you grow your workforce.

If you’re about to hire your first employee or would like to review your current employee contracts, we can help.

Contracts of Employment

Employee Handbook & Policies

We create tailor-made employee handbooks & HR policies specifically for small employers.

​We can equip you with staff handbooks and human resources policies that protect and work for you and your small business.

​We are relied on by employers all over the UK to get their small business human resources policies and processes right.

Employee Handbook & Policies

Absence Management

We support small employers to effectively manage staff absence – proactively and reactively.

Whether you need help to put an effective absence management policy together, or an urgent need to deal with a pressing problem, our qualified, experienced and friendly small business human resources experts can help navigate all staff absence management issues.

Absence Management

Capability

As a small business employer, you’ll be used to your employees having ‘good days and bad days’.

We can help you when the bad days outnumber the good – and an employee’s capability becomes an issue.

We are tried and tested experts when it comes to managing poor performance and ill health – with our support we can help you get back on track (fast).

Capability

Disciplinary & Grievance

Dealing with a disciplinary or grievance? Don’t panic – we can help you through those (often) daunting processes.

Our consultants can investigate matters for you, and support you through a disciplinary and grievance process, or you can outsource the process entirely to us – taking the pain away completely!

Call us today for human resources support for you and your small business.

Disciplinary & Grievance

Dismissals & Terminations

Need help fairly dismissing a member of staff?

Dismissing staff can be a difficult and daunting process to navigate alone, especially if you haven’t done it before.

That’s why we’re on hand and by your side to support you from start to finish.

We advise employers on dismissals, helping them to mitigate risk.

Dismissals & Terminations

Workplace Investigations

Outsource your workplace investigations to us as experienced independent HR investigators.

We have substantial experience in supporting employers with all types of workplace investigations.

We quickly establish the full facts of a matter; to inform decision-making – so you can fairly and objectively bring the matter to a conclusion.

Workplace Investigations

Small Business HR Support You Can Trust

With our small business HR support, you can run your business with the confidence and peace of mind that your human resources are taken care of.

Through our small business HR Services, we’ll support you to get the basics right (like your contracts of employment and HR policies). To prevent ‘people issues’ in the first place. And, if they do crop up, help you to resolve those situations quickly – and effectively.

But, we’re not just here to troubleshoot your day-to-day HR issues (although we are rather good at that). With our small business HR support, we can help you put in place the HR activities that will help you grow your business!

We don’t do ‘off-the-shelf’ HR Services for small businesses – our small business HR support is always tailored to your needs.

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FAQ's

Here’s some of the most common questions we get asked about our HR Services….

No, our contracts are designed with flexibility in mind. After the initial 30-day period, you’re free to cancel your service and give your 30 days notice.

We don’t believe in locking customers into lengthy contracts. Your initial commitment is only 30 days, and after that, you have complete freedom to continue or cancel.

Enjoy worry-free service! There are no long-term contracts; after the first 30 days, you can leave whenever you choose.

Unlike other HR providers, we talk in plain English and are proud to deliver no-nonsense, straightforward HR support that helps small businesses grow and succeed. We get the fact that small business owners have more pressing things to think about other than HR (and staying up to date and complying with employment law). We’re here to help you and take the stress out of HR and employing staff. We won’t try to sell you services you don’t need – or encourage you to do things that you simply don’t need to do.

All our HR services for small businesses (from writing Contracts of Employment to creating effective Human Resources Policies to managing Disciplinary and Grievance Processes) can be accessed through any of our three HR Solutions. Our HR Solutions put you in the driving seat – giving you the choice and control over how we work together. We’re happy to work on ‘pay-as-you-go’ basis (at a competitive hourly or daily rate); on a ‘fixed-cost’ basis (which is ideal for project work); or on a monthly retainer (for longer-term support).

Yes! If you need to get some free HR help for your small business that you can trust, call our HR Helpline. The first hour is completely, entirely, and without a catch, totally free of charge. By offering you one free HR Consultation call (up to 60 minutes) we aim to share our expertise with you and help you to identify how you could take things forward. In most cases, the free HR advice that we provide may be all that you need; however, if your situation needs more in-depth guidance and support, then we can advise you on what your next steps should be.

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Right of Appeal

  • Offer an Appeal Process: Provide the employee with a clear process to appeal the decision if they believe it to be unfair or unjustified.
  • Handle Appeals Fairly: If an appeal is lodged, conduct a thorough review and make a final decision with impartiality.
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tHE dECISION AND COMMUNICATION

  • Careful Consideration: Thoroughly weigh the information presented and make a fair and justifiable decision based on the evidence and company policies.
  • Communicate in Writing: Inform the employee of the decision in writing, clearly outlining the reasons for dismissal, the termination date, and any applicable severance or notice pay details.
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Formal Disciplinary Meeting

  • Clear Notice: Invite the employee to a formal meeting, providing written notice that outlines the purpose and potential consequences.
  • Allow for Explanation: Give the employee a full opportunity to present their perspective, explain their actions, and offer any mitigating circumstances.
  • Consider Improvement Plans: If appropriate, discuss the possibility of a performance improvement plan or corrective action before resorting to dismissal.
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Thorough Investigations & Documentation

  • Gather Evidence: Collect clear and detailed documentation of the reasons for potential dismissal (performance issues, misconduct, etc.). This includes written records, witness statements, or other relevant evidence.
  • Consult Policies: Review your company's policies and procedures regarding dismissal to ensure you're following the correct steps and adhering to legal requirements.