Don’t Wait For The Wake-Up Call
"My office manager handles our HR stuff" 😬
I hear this a lot from SME owners. And yes, your office manager is brilliant at keeping the office running, but here's what happened to one client:
→ Employee raised a grievance about discrimination
→ Office manager tried to handle it "informally"
→ No proper investigation process followed
→ Employee resigned and threatened tribunal
🚨 Potential compensation: £25,000+
The wake-up call: Sometimes being "helpful" isn't enough when legal compliance is on the line.
Your office manager is probably amazing at what they do. But employment law changes, tribunal cases create new precedents, and one misstep can cost you thousands.
The smart approach? Keep your office manager doing what they do best, and get proper HR support for the complex stuff.
What's your biggest HR challenge right now?
HOW WE HELP
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From £500 per month, our Fully Outsourced HR Service delivers expert support without the full-time cost.
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