One of the North-East’s leading HR firms is offering businesses a free audit in a bid to help them get “back to basics” and improve their people management practices.
Darlington-based HR2day, led by founder and managing director Nicky Jolley, has built a reputation for supporting businesses with practical, commercially minded HR advice – and now they’re giving companies a chance to assess their own HR foundations for free.
“Too many business owners and senior managers still think of HR as policies, handbooks and box-ticking,” says Nicky.
“But HR is about people – attracting them, developing them, managing them and retaining them.”
With more than 30 years’ experience in human resources and a proven track record across multiple sectors, Nicky has seen the consequences of businesses trying to “DIY” their HR.
“All too often, we get a call when something has already gone wrong – a grievance, a dispute, or even legal action,” she says.
“But a lot of issues can be avoided with the right structure and guidance in place from the start.”
That’s why HR2day is offering a free HR audit for local businesses.
The no-obligation assessment will help firms understand where their HR setup stands – identifying gaps, risks and opportunities for improvement.
HR2day works with companies of all sizes, from start-ups to growing SMEs, and tailors its support to each client’s needs.
Whether it’s recruitment, onboarding, absence management, disciplinary action or redundancy, their team of CIPD-qualified professionals provides bespoke support that’s rooted in employment law, compliance and common sense.
“Getting HR right helps protect your business, saves time, reduces stress and builds a more productive team,” says Nicky.
“Getting it wrong, on the other hand, can be costly – financially and reputationally.”
HR2day prides itself on offering more than just template documents and generic advice.
Their approach is hands-on, preventative and aligned to the commercial goals of the business.
And their track record speaks for itself: in more than 15 years of supporting clients across the region, not a single one of HR2day’s retained clients has ever been taken to an employment tribunal.
As well as its core HR services, the firm also delivers support with leadership development, performance management, employee engagement and change management – all crucial areas for firms navigating growth or periods of transition.
“It’s about building a culture that helps businesses grow safely and sustainably,” Nicky says.
“We don’t just solve problems – we help you prevent them.”
With a strong presence on Aycliffe Business Park and across the North-East, HR2day has helped dozens of local firms feel more confident and compliant in how they manage their people.
If your business is growing, changing, or simply hasn’t looked at its HR in a while, now’s the perfect time to get back to basics.
“Our free audit could be the first step to building stronger foundations and avoiding costly mistakes later down the line,” adds Nicky, who delivered an interesting presentation on HR to more than 100 delegates at a recent Aycliffe Business Breakfast event.
To book your free audit or speak to the team, visit hr2day.co.uk or email [email protected].
