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Our team of experienced HR consultants in London partners with you to support and strengthen your workforce. We recognise that people are at the heart of your business, and we’re here to help you unlock their full potential.
As a leading, people-focused HR consultancy, we take the time to understand your organisation’s unique challenges and goals. From there, we deliver tailored HR solutions that align with your business objectives and support sustainable growth.
All our consultants are CIPD-qualified, offering expert guidance across a wide range of HR areas from day-to-day support and employee relations to equality, diversity & inclusion, recruitment, leadership development, and employee engagement.
Whether you’re looking for a fully outsourced HR service or flexible, ad-hoc support to complement your internal team, our specialists are here to help professionally, compliantly, and with your success in mind.
Outsource some or all of your HR functions.
Call us on 01256 328 428
Outsourcing your HR to our experienced London-based consultants brings a range of benefits. With a proactive, people-first approach, we take time to truly understand your business and we’re happy to work onsite with your team as often as needed or provide HR support and input to your leadership team virtually, whichever solution you’d prefer.
No two businesses are the same. That’s why we tailor our HR support to match your specific goals, challenges, and company culture, delivering strategies that align with your long-term objectives.
From recruitment and onboarding to employee engagement, performance management, employment law compliance, and beyond, we offer a full range of HR services designed to help your business grow and thrive.
Our consultants have experience across a wide range of industries. We apply proven, practical insights to help you boost efficiency, attract and retain top talent, and improve overall employee satisfaction — no matter your sector or company size.
Staying on top of employment law and regulatory requirements can be challenging. We help you stay compliant, avoid legal risks, and keep your HR practices up to date with evolving legislation.
Looking for trusted HR consultants in London? We’re here to support your success.
Let us handle your general HR needs so you can focus on what you do best.
Assistance developing and producing employment contracts, handbooks, policies and people processes.
Find the right people for the right roles with our expert recruitment services.
Navigate absences, employee disputes, disciplinaries and grievances with ease.
Boost morale and nurture a happier, more productive workforce.
Compliance & Legal Advisory
Up-to-date HR compliance support with redundancies, restructures and TUPE transfers.
Equip your leadership, management and employees with the skills they need to excel in today’s competitive market.
Unlock your team’s full potential and empower your business with the assistance of our qualified coach.
We work with you to develop the perfect blend of HR Services for your business.
Acting as trusted advisors, we can help handle the sticky stuff and offer a different perspective, spotting issues that are difficult to see when you work in the business every day.
We can work however suits you best – a monthly retainer to deliver seamless day-today support, or on a project basis. As specialists in people, we are focused on getting the best from your teams for the benefit of your business.
Reality HR Ltd, 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ
Telephone: 01256 328 428
Partner with Reality HR for expert, people-focused HR consultancy that drives growth, ensures compliance, and enhances employee satisfaction.
Whether you’re looking to streamline operations, stay legally compliant, or build a stronger workplace culture, we’re here to help.
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Outsourcing HR functions offers several advantages, such as cost savings, as companies can reduce expenses related to hiring, training, and maintaining an in-house HR team. It also allows access to specialised expertise and up-to-date knowledge on compliance, regulations, and best practices with knowledge and experience gained from a broad range of sectors and organisations. HR Consultants are impartial, independent and removed from day-to-day operations and relationships and so can provide a different clearer viewpoint and insight. Additionally, outsourcing can free up internal resources, allowing businesses to focus on core activities. However, there are some potential disadvantages, including a potential loss of control over sensitive employee data, and less of a feel for unique company cultures. It will be important to engage Consultants with clear data protection agreements and systems, and who work closely with their client to understand their particular characteristics and values.
In the UK, companies are required to have certain policies in place to comply with employment laws. Key mandatory policies include a Health and Safety policy for businesses with five or more employees, outlining how the company ensures workplace safety. Employers must also have a Disciplinary and Grievance policy, detailing procedures for handling disputes and misconduct. Additionally, under data protection laws, businesses must implement a Data Protection policy and Privacy Notices to safeguard personal information. Other policies we would recommended include Equal Opportunities, Anti-Harassment and Bullying, plus policies to guide employees on other HR processes such as Holiday, Sickness, and all types of leave for parents and carers to ensure fair treatment of employees in line with UK legislation.
An employee handbook provides clear guidance on company policies, procedures, and expectations, ensuring consistency and fairness in the workplace. It helps employees understand their rights, responsibilities, and the company’s standards, which can reduce misunderstandings and legal risks. Additionally, it serves as a valuable reference for both employees and management, promoting transparency and fostering a positive work culture.
To determine if your HR policies are compliant, they must align with current employment laws and regulations specific to your location and industry. In the UK, this includes ensuring policies cover essential areas like health and safety, disciplinary procedures, equality and anti-discrimination and harassment, and data protection. Regular reviews are necessary to keep policies updated with legislative changes. Our HR Consultants can audit your policies for both compliance and alignment with your culture and ways of working, and address any potential gaps or risks.
In the UK, under the Working Time Regulations, employees can work a maximum of 48 hours per week, averaged over 17 weeks, unless they voluntarily opt out of this limit in writing. This average includes overtime. Additionally, employees are entitled to rest breaks, including at least 11 hours of rest between working days, one full day off per week, and a 20-minute break if their shift exceeds six hours. Special rules apply to certain industries or workers, such as young employees and night workers, where stricter limits may apply. For more information, contact our specialist team.
To motivate employees, focus on creating a positive work environment that fosters recognition, growth, and engagement. Performance-related pay frameworks as well as formal and informal recognition schemes can incentivise high performance working, whilst providing continual training and development opportunities can boost morale and motivate employees to go the extra mile for their company. Additionally, fostering work-life balance, ensuring employees feel valued, and encouraging open feedback can support commitment and motivation. Our experienced HR Consultants can help in any of these areas.
Improving Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the workplace requires a multi-faceted approach. Start by fostering an inclusive culture where all employees feel valued and respected, regardless of their background. Promote tolerance and embrace difference, ensuring managers tackle any discrimination swiftly. Implement fair recruitment practices that reach and attract groups from all backgrounds and focus on reducing unconscious bias and promoting diversity at all levels. Provide regular EDI training to staff and leadership to raise awareness and encourage inclusive behaviours. Additionally, setting measurable EDI goals and regularly reviewing policies to ensure they align with best practices and legal standards can drive meaningful change in the workplace.
Yes, having a Dignity at Work policy is important to communicate to employees the types of behaviours that are acceptable in your organisation, promoting a respectful, safe, and harassment-free workplace. A Dignity at Work policy is now essential following the introduction of legislation in October 2024 as employers have a duty to proactively prevent sexual harassment in their workplace. A policy outlines the company's commitment to preventing bullying, discrimination, and harassment, ensuring all employees are treated fairly and with respect. It also provides a framework for addressing and resolving inappropriate behaviour. A Dignity at Work policy not only fosters a positive work environment but also helps protect the company from legal risks by demonstrating compliance with equality laws and offering clear procedures for handling grievances.
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