HR Consulting In Horsham, West Sussex
Retain Top Talent, Boost Productivity & Optimise Your Business Growth
Strong HR practices are the foundation of any business serious about growth. Encourager HR specialises in establishing practical, effective HR within small-medium sized businesses.
HR & Why Your Business Can’t Afford To Neglect It
It's all too easy to overlook the critical importance of HR. Without it, your business is exposed to serious risks. Ranging from compliance failures to expensive legal troubles, poor employee engagement and staff turnover.
HR Is More Than Just Disciplinaries & Dealing With Disputes…
Far from just a necessary evil, implementing strong HR is a competitive advantage that can supercharge your company's growth. While most settle for an approach that focuses on putting out fires, I’ll help you tap into your most valuable asset. Your people…
Attract and Retain Top Talent
High-performing employees are the lifeblood of any successful business. Through proven recruitment & onboarding techniques, I’ll help you build a driven, engaged workforce that makes growth easy.
Foster a Positive, Collaborative Culture
More than just a buzzword, culture is a crucial driver of employee satisfaction, productivity, and long-term success. Together we’ll cultivate an environment that inspires and reflects your values.
Ensure Compliance and Mitigate Risks
The HR landscape is riddled with ever-changing regulations and legal pitfalls. I’ll help you navigate this world, mitigating the risk of costly compliance issues and giving you peace of mind.
Solutions Tailored to Your Unique Needs
One-size-fits-all HR strategies simply don't work for most businesses. That's why I take a deeply personalised approach, taking the time to understand your challenges, goals, and culture. Ensuring I can deliver measurable, long-lasting results.
A Trusted Partner, Not Just Another Agency
I operate like a true extension of your team. Working hand-in-hand with you, providing ongoing guidance and support to ensure your HR practices continue to evolve and thrive alongside your business.
HR Support That Speaks Your Language
For many business owners, HR can feel like a foreign language. That's why I’ve committed to providing approachable, easy-to-understand guidance. No jargon, no generic advice - just practical solutions.
Flexible & Affordable For Businesses of Any Size
Encourager HR offers flexible service models and pricing structures to ensure you get the HR support you need without breaking the bank. From on-demand consulting to fully-outsourced management, I'll work with you to find the right fit.
All Your HR Needs Handled
Encourager HR offers a range of key services. From compliance to training and recruitment support, I make HR easy to understand and implement.
Strategy
Align your HR with your overarching business objectives. I'll work closely with you to develop a comprehensive people strategy.
Talent
Attract, retain, and develop top-performing employees with a robust talent management system. From onboarding to succession planning, together we'll build a world-class team.
Learning & Development
Invest in your team’s growth and advancement with customised learning and development programs. We'll design training that cultivates the skills your team needs to excel.
Compliance
Navigate the complex web of employment laws and regulations. Tap into a wealth of experience & ensure your HR practices meet the legal requirements.
Employee Management
Foster a positive, engaging work environment. I’ll help you handle everything from performance reviews and dispute resolution to benefits administration and off-boarding.
HR Technology
Streamline your HR processes and unlock data-driven insights. Encourager can implement and optimise the right tools to boost efficiency, enhance decision-making, and empower your workforce.
Tap Into Over Two Decades Of HR Experience
Hi, I’m Steve Thompson, the man behind Encourager HR. I’m a seasoned HR consultant and fractional HR director with over 20 years of experience empowering small to medium-sized businesses.
Prior to founding Encourager HR, I honed my skills at a number of companies, including as the Global People Director for a private equity-backed AI consultancy.
I founded Encourager HR with the mission of helping SMEs get the best out of their most valuable asset - their people.
CIPD Associate
Predictive Index Practitioner
Certified Gallup Strengths Coach
International Coaching Federation Member
What People Say About Encourager HR
Hear directly from companies across various industries about their experience partnering with Encourager HR.
Alexis
Google Review
Louis Decuypere
Google Review
Jamie Peacock MBE
Ex-England Rugby League Captain& Leadership Coach
Lily Nicholls
Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Datatonic
Alvaro Silva-Santisteban
AI Solution Lead, Google
The Numbers Don’t Lie...
boost in productivity directly correlated with HR best practices
of top industry executives agree strong HR has been beneficial for business growth
of business owners claim HR has become essential in defining business growth strategy
Workplace Conflicts and Performance Problems Dragging You Down
As the owner of a growing company, you’re no stranger to the challenges of managing a team. But conflict in the workplace can be a serious drain on your time and energy. Leaving you constantly putting out fires instead of focusing on growing your business.
Empowered to Resolve Conflicts and Cultivate a Positive Culture
By partnering with Encourager HR, you gain an invaluable ally to help address internal issues. I’ll help you develop clear policies, processes, and training programs. Equipping you with the skills and tools to handle sensitive employee disputes and performance problems.
With my guidance you can foster a better work environment. Reduce staff turnover & boost team morale.
Struggling to Attract and Retain the Best Employees
Big ambitions for your company's growth? Finding and keeping top talent can prove to be a constant uphill struggle. Promising candidates jumping ship for higher salaries or more attractive benefits elsewhere.
Without a streamlined, effective hiring process or a strong value proposition, recruitment can be an expensive nightmare.
Build a World-Class Team
After an in-depth audit of your recruiting and retention issues, together we’ll develop a comprehensive talent strategy.
By implementing better recruitment practices. We can attract the same top talent that your larger competitors would. Encourager HR can also train your leadership team on onboarding, performance management, and employee engagement.
Stressed About Compliance and Employment Regulations
If you’re constantly worried about the ever-changing employment laws and regulations. Limited HR expertise can find you scrambling to try and ensure your company policies and practices are compliant.
There can be serious legal and financial consequences of even minor missteps.
Navigate Compliance with Confidence
With professional HR support at your back, there’s no need to worry about compliance risks. I’ll perform a comprehensive audit of your HR practices. Identify areas of risk and outline the steps needed to ensure full legal compliance.
From there, we’ll work hand-in-hand to develop policies, procedures, and manager training programs to keep your company operating within the bounds of the law.
Ready To Get Started?
1. Book Your Free HR Consultation
The journey starts with a quick chat via phone or email, where we’ll go over your reasons for reaching out and how I can help. We’ll then arrange a time for a quick consultation where I can review your needs in greater detail.
2. A Comprehensive HR Audit
Armed with the insights from our initial consultation, I'll conduct a comprehensive audit of your current HR policies and systems. This assessment allows me to identify areas of strength, as well as the big opportunities for improvement.
3. Develop a Bespoke HR Strategy
Based on the findings from the audit, I'll collaborate closely with you to develop a tailored HR strategy and implementation plan.
4. Implementing Your New HR Strategy
With the strategy defined, I can get to work on the implementation, ensuring a smooth transition and impactful results.
5. Ongoing Partnership and Support
Even after the initial implementation, our work together doesn't stop. I can continue providing ongoing HR advisory support, making continuous adjustments to ensure your strategy serves your business needs. My goal is to become your trusted, long-term HR partner.
Get A Free HR Consultation Today
Feel free to give me a call or use the form to submit an enquiry. I aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours.
FAQs
Find answers to common questions about HR consulting.
HR consulting involves providing expert advice and guidance on various HR-related matters, such as recruitment, employee relations, and compliance with employment laws.
Businesses need HR consulting to ensure they are following best practices, staying compliant with employment laws, and effectively managing their workforce to drive business success.
Encourager offers a range of HR consulting services, including HR audits, HR strategy, policy development, talent acquisition and retention, employee training, and HR compliance assistance.
HR consulting can benefit your business by improving HR processes, reducing legal risks, developing a winning people strategy, enhancing employee engagement, and ultimately driving business growth.
To get started with Encourager HR consulting services, simply contact us to schedule a consultation and discuss your specific needs.
Of course, HR consulting can provide guidance on achieving effectiveness with employee recruitment.
The cost of HR consulting services can vary depending on the scope of work and the size of your business. However, investing in HR consulting can ultimately save your business money by reducing legal risks and improving overall HR efficiency.
Yes, HR consulting can provide strategies and best practices for improving employee retention, such as implementing effective performance management systems and creating a positive work culture.
Still have questions?
Feel free to give me a call and I'll answer any further questions you may have.
Get A Free HR Consultation Today
Retain top talent, boost productivity and optimise your business growth with Encourager HR Consulting.
