It
seems like the obvious place to start. You’ve no doubt picked up a ton of
valuable business advice online during your time as an entrepreneur, so search
engines often become your trusty advisor when it comes to the things that you
just don’t know.
Of
course though, it pays to exercise more than just a little bit of caution.
You’d know better than to search for medical advice online, or just hope for
the best when it comes to what you’ve heard about managing your finances… So
should you really trust Google to give you the policies and templates that have
the power to make or destroy your business?
Here’s
why you might want to have a rethink…
You have no real idea where your
advice is coming from
You
don’t have to be an expert legal advisor, or even an HR consultant, to knock up
a website and share your views and opinions online. Pretty much anyone with a
laptop and the patience to watch a few YouTube videos can do it. You might say
that it would be pretty pointless for someone to intentionally give you the
wrong advice, and that’s probably true. But it’s not worth leaving anything to
chance.
Working
with a skilled HR professional will make sure that your documentation is
informed by legal requirements and cutting-edge best practice.
The law changes regularly
What
applies right now in terms of good HR advice isn’t necessarily going to be good
advice in 6 months from now. New legislation is released on a regular basis,
and it’s your job to make sure that you are compliant.
When
you access information and templates online, you can never be certain when they
were last updated. Of course, we always keep you up to date with what you
really need to know, so it pays to sign up for our free updates.
One size doesn’t necessarily fit all
It’s
true that the law applies across the board, regardless of what kind of business
you run. You’re not exempt from following the rules just because you have just
a few employees, for example. Still though, there are certain things that only
apply to businesses of a certain size, and what works for a large multinational
corporation isn’t necessarily going to work for a small family business.
When
you work with a professional to get what you need, you can ensure that your
practices are fit for purpose. Your HR consultant can get to know your
individual needs, and craft a strategy accordingly.
There
are times in your business when doing a few online searches is going to give
you exactly what you need. But when it comes to managing your most valuable
asset – your people – it’s never worth cutting corners.
If
you’re concerned about whether your practices are hitting the mark, get in
touch today with The Human Resource on enquiries@thehr.co.uk and we can have a no-obligation chat about where you stand, and
what your options are.
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