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HR Outsourcing for SMEs

Farringford Legal offers affordable and responsive HR services tailored for SME businesses. 


Our expertise in this area combines employment law with practical HR solutions, designed to meet the unique needs of small and medium businesses, within digital and tech industries.

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Why choose Farringford Legal HR Solutions?

Human Resources (HR) plays a crucial role in the development and sustainability of SMEs. However, it’s not always practical, or financially plausible, for businesses to employ their own HR representatives.  


At Farringford Legal, our exceptional team specialises in providing HR services tailored for SMEs and business owners, especially as we understand the critical need for focused HR support, particularly during periods of rapid expansion and growth. 


Our expert team can cover HR responsibilities such as compliance with employment laws, employee relations, and performance management, as well as providing access to expert knowledge, and reducing overhead costs. 


Our service uniquely blends the expertise of an employment lawyer for complex legal obstacles, with the practical support of an HR practitioner for everyday matters, and as our main priorities are flexibility and responsiveness - we’re always able to give the most up-to-date advice and guidance for your specific field of work.

 

Our team, and the HR services we offer at Farringford Legal stand apart. We recognise that your employees are more than just assets; they are the driving force behind your business’s growth, and our commitment is to support both you and your team, creating a thriving work environment for everyone involved. 

Value for money HR outsourcing

If you are in the early stages of expanding your team, considering HR outsourcing offers a swift and straightforward solution to recruit new members while ensuring full compliance with existing employment law legislation. 


Farringford Legal’s small business HR services demonstrate incredible value and are designed to ensure you always remain on top of your responsibilities as an employer.


We would be delighted to help you create a solid foundation to help grow your workforce, from one-to-many employees we have a service to suit your needs.  

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Small Business HR FAQs

We have tried to answer the most common questions that arise when setting up your own business.

Whilst it is not law that employees have a formal contract, it is the law for employers to provide new employees with a document detailing their main conditions of employment when they start work. Our recommendation is this is encompassed in an employment contract so everyone is clear on what their duties and obligations are. This will avoid any issues should the relationship breakdown.


The UK government states that a contract of employment does not need to be written down. They can just as easily be verbally agreed. However, this can lead to grey areas and would not be advisable from a legal perspective. You may come unstuck very quickly if there are any areas of ambiguity. All small business HR services providers will recommend providing an employment contract.


  

What is the difference between an offer letter and a new starter letter?

An offer letter is provided to a potential employee when they are offered a new role. It should contain at least:


  • Start date
  • Job title
  • Salary


It is often provided as an opportunity for the candidate to sign as acceptance of the position but it is not contractual. That's what the employment contract is for.


A new starter letter is also not a legal requirement, but, as HR outsourcing experts, we believe all new employees should be welcomed in advance of their first day. We recommend, including with the letter, a copy of your staff handbook and include the following information (where available):


  • Start date
  • Start time
  • Where to meet and with whom on their first day
  • Hours of work (including designated breaks)
  • Other useful information unique to your business including uniform, parking or location details, door codes, refreshment provision.


The Farringford Legal new starter letter provides a warm and informal welcome for all new starters.


A company handbook is not a legal requirement but is highly recommended by anyone delivering HR solutions. A company handbook provides your employees with a guide/overview of all your company policies. 


It should provide information and guidance on:


  • Statutory leave (parental, maternity, sick etc) 
  • Holidays
  • Disciplinary and grievance procedures
  • Diversity and equal opportunities
  • Anti-corruption, bribery and tax evasion


Policies and issues raised in a staff handbook be regularly revisited and revised where necessary. It should also provide a regular strand of training for managers.


Company handbooks should be provided to employees on or before their start date and copies should be readily available online and in the workplace.


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