Frequent Asked Question

HR consulting is “the practice of delivering all aspects of human resource management as an external provider,” according to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). In other words, HR consultants help businesses and organizations manage their human resources — their employees — but are not themselves employed by these businesses and organizations. HR consulting can include help with employee relations, employee classification, compensation and benefits, recruiting, hiring and firing, employee handbooks and policies, legally required employee training, interactive dialogue process for employees with disabilities, and other tasks required to be legally compliant as an employer.

HR consulting firms are businesses that have multiple HR consultants available to help their clients. One benefit of working with a firm rather than an independent HR consultant is having a pool of various skills and experience to draw from. Some, but not all, HR consulting firms are also law firms. Emerzian Shankar Legal Inc., for example, is both a business and employment law firm as well as an HR consulting firm … providing a wider spectrum of services than just a basic HR consulting firm or a traditional business/employment law firm...

HR Consulting can bring numerous benefits to your organisation, including enhanced HR practices, increased efficiency, improved employee satisfaction and engagement, reduced legal risks, effective change management, optimised recruitment and retention processes, and alignment of HR strategies with business objectives.

HR consulting services are beneficial for organisations of all sizes. Whether the company is a start-up, scale-up or a large corporation, HR consultants can provide valuable insights, expertise, and support to help you navigate HR challenges and optimise your HR practices.

HR Consulting is more strategic and advisory in nature, providing expert guidance and solutions for complex HR challenges and goals on an as needed basis or project.
HR Operational Support / HR Outsourcing is a great solution for small to mid-size companies who would like to outsource their routine tasks and receive support on a monthly basis regarding the day-to-day operational tasks and administrative functions of HR.