WHY HIRE AN HR PROFESSIONAL

Startups, family business and entrepreneurs may neglect HR for their companies until they reach 50 to 100 employees. But this leaves them vulnerable to the challenges of complying with labor laws, resolving conflicts and navigating complex employee issues.  Hiring an HR professional gives you a competitive advantage.  

 

Security

 

Civil disputes between employers and former employees are far too common these days. A lawsuit or governmental investigation can cost you the following:

  • Attorney Billable Hours ($300+ an hour) 

  • Settlements ranging from $10,000 - $50,000 (even more for repeat offenses) as enforced by the government 

  • Imprisonment for repeat offenders

The final costs continue long after the settlement is reached. Lawsuits cost you your company’s reputation, current and future clients, prospective employees, hours spent defending yourself and efforts you must make to repair your public image. Our confidential audit process protects you by making sure your policies and procedures comply with labor laws, which change every year. Staying in compliance is critical. 

Hiring an HR professional ensures your company is protected at all times with guidance and policies aligned with all appropriate employment laws for your company size. 

 

Grow Your Business

 

Keeping employees happy and productive is key to growing a successful business. Employers with high employee attrition underperform as they spend valuable time and money on hiring, training and onboarding. New employees who are not trained properly, managed to meet expectations and held to standards of excellence underperform as well. 

The first 90 days of employment are critical for a new employee. Managers are unaware that most turnover exists within the first 90 days because of ineffective onboarding. HR professionals build a strong onboarding experience that keeps your employees aligned to company expectations of their role and the culture, equipping them with resources to build onto their success.

 

Reduce Burdens and Cost

 

Our solutions are designed to reduce managerial burden so our clients can grow their business. Many of our clients operated with archaic, manual HR processes. We can put several hours a week back into your schedule through automation, introduction of technology and managing HR responsibilities. 

The hidden cost of running a business includes the cost of employees joining and leaving the company. It costs an employer an average of $4,425 to onboard a new hire, and 30% of the annual salary of a departing employee to replace them.* Employee attrition is inevitable, but solid HR management reduces turnover, ensures new employees are onboarded efficiently and boosts retention, saving you money. 

*Society of Human Resource Management