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A North East HR consultancy has launched a new training division, after demand for their tailored programmes doubled ahead of major changes to employment law.
Darlington-based Outsourced HR’s new practical training packages are aimed at SME managers, covering topics including employment law, effective leadership, mental health in the workplace and sickness absence management.
The move comes as businesses brace themselves for major changes to employment law in the coming two years, starting this April, when major changes to legislation like day one rights to Statutory Sick Pay and Parental Leave come into effect.
As such, Outsourced HR founder Sasha Warr said her team is working with clients to ensure they have the documents, knowledge and confidence to deal with these changes.
“We’ve always offered training to clients, but as HR and the workplace have become more complex, demand has grown rapidly,” said Sasha.
“In the last year alone, demand has doubled and increasingly, managers want to feel they are on steady ground when it comes to issues such as employment law, diversity and staff wellbeing.
“Mental health is a good example. Some managers can understandably feel cautious about addressing it, so they’re looking for practical guidance to ensure they handle conversations appropriately and make informed decisions for their business."
Founded in 2010 by entrepreneur Sasha Warr during her maternity leave, Outsourced HR works predominantly with SMEs across the North East.
Sasha launched the business on the back of a successful corporate career with major international brands including Renault Retail Group and Toshiba.
Since then, the Lingfield Point-based company has achieved consistent year-on-year growth, driven by its focus on supporting smaller organisations that often don't have the capacity for in-house HR.
That growth has also been fuelled by the firm’s five-strong team, which brings together more than 80 years of HR experience.
“What sets us apart is that we understand both the law and the realities of running an SME,” added Sasha.
“Our clients aren’t large corporates with extensive HR departments. They often operate with lean teams, so when issues arise - like managing absence or supporting employee wellbeing - leaders need the confidence and skills to respond effectively.
"That’s exactly what this training aims to provide.”
