Future-proof your business with an HR health check.

Employment law is changing in important areas including sick pay, family leave, redundancy protection, whistleblowing and holiday pay record keeping. Many businesses only discover weaknesses in their HR documentation and processes when a complaint, grievance, redundancy exercise or tribunal claim arises. If you have not reviewed your HR arrangements in the last 12 to 24 months, or your business has grown or changed, now is the time to act.

How can our HR health check help? 

Our team of HR consultants offer a clear view of where your business may be vulnerable. It helps uncover outdated contracts, non-compliant policies, inconsistent management practices and gaps in record keeping that can create employee relations problems and increase legal exposure. By identifying issues early, you can take practical steps to strengthen compliance, improve consistency and protect your business.

You will find answers to common questions in the FAQs at the bottom of this page.

What we review

Our HR health check helps you identify gaps in your people processes before they become costly problems. If your contracts, policies or day-to-day practices are out of date, inconsistent or not aligned with current UK employment law, your business may be exposed to avoidable legal, financial and operational risk.

Our HR consultants review your HR framework from recruitment through to exit, helping you remain compliant, protect your business, identify gaps and reduce exposure to tribunal claims. You receive practical recommendations you can act on, or we can help to implement. The check is supported by employment law insight from the employment team at B P Collins .

We take a full lifecycle approach to your HR function including:

Recruitment and onboarding

  • Job descriptions and hiring processes
  • Right to work checks and documentation
  • Offer letters and contracts

HR policies and compliance

  • Employee handbooks and policies
  • Disciplinary and grievance procedures
  • Equality, diversity and inclusion

Employee management

  • Performance management processes
  • Absence and sick leave management
  • Flexible working and family rights

Pay, benefits and culture

  • Compensation structures
  • Benefits and wellbeing initiatives
  • Workplace culture and engagement

Exit and risk management

  • Redundancy processes
  • Leavers and offboarding
  • Record keeping and audit trail

Common issues we identify

Many businesses are surprised by what we find. Typical issues include:

  • Outdated contracts that no longer reflect current legislation
  • Policies that do not match how the business operates
  • Inconsistent handling of disciplinary or grievance issues
  • Gaps in documentation that increase legal exposure
  • Lack of structured HR processes as the business scales

Who we support

Our experienced team of HR consultants advise:

  • SMEs and growing businesses
  • Organisations without an in-house HR team
  • HR teams needing additional expertise or resource
  • Businesses undergoing change or transformation

Our approach

Our HR consultants work closely with your business to deliver a thorough, commercially focused and legally informed review.

Understand – We meet with key stakeholders to understand your structure, challenges, and objectives.
Review – We assess your HR documentation, processes, and practices against legal requirements and best practice.
Report – You receive a clear, prioritised report with recommended actions.
Support – If needed, we help you implement changes and provide ongoing HR support.

We won’t take up any more of your time than necessary, allowing you to stay focused on running the business.

Why choose HR2Help as your HR consultants?

Unlike standalone HR consultancies, HR2Help combines hands-on HR expertise with employment law insight from B P Collins LLP. That means your review is not just based on process or best practice but aligned with current UK employment law and focused on reducing risk in the real world.

  • Legally informed advice aligned to current UK employment law
  • Practical, commercially focused recommendations
  • Seamless access to employment solicitors where needed
  • Flexible support, from one off reviews to ongoing HR consultancy

This means you are not just working towards compliance; you are taking practical steps to protect your business.

Our employment solicitors working alongside HR2Help at B P Collins are recognised in independent legal directories Chambers UK and The Legal 500, and members of the Employment Lawyers Association. This gives clients seamless access to additional legal support where required.

Contact our HR Consultants today

To find out more about our HR health checks or to speak to one of our HR consultants who are based in London, Thame and Gerrards Cross, please call 01753 889995 or email us at enquiries@bpcollins.co.uk.

HR Health Check FAQs

What is an HR health check?
A structured review of your HR policies, processes and documentation to ensure compliance with UK employment law and best practice.
Do I need an HR health check in my business?
If you have not reviewed your HR documentation in the last 12 to 24 months, your business is growing, or you are dealing with new people issues or organisational change, an HR health check is strongly recommended.
Why is an HR health check especially important now?
Because UK employment law is changing in phases across 2026 and 2027, employers need to make sure their contracts, policies and day-to-day practices are still compliant. A health check helps identify gaps before they become costly problems.
Which employment law changes make an HR health check more urgent?
Recent changes include day-one rights for Statutory Sick Pay, paternity leave and unpaid parental leave, stronger whistleblowing protection linked to sexual harassment, increased redundancy risk, and new holiday pay record-keeping expectations. These changes mean employers must review both documents and processes.
Can an HR health check help reduce legal risk?
Yes. It highlights areas where your business may be exposed, such as outdated policies, inconsistent practices, missing records or unclear procedures. Addressing these issues early can reduce the risk of grievances, tribunal claims, fines and reputational damage.
Is an HR health check worthwhile for small businesses too?
Absolutely. Smaller businesses often have less margin for error, fewer internal resources and more operational disruption when issues arise. An HR health check helps small employers stay compliant, prioritise action and avoid expensive mistakes.
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