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When you're the first legal hire at a company, there's probably already some kind of HR function in place. But figuring out how to engage with HR can be tricky, particularly if you don't have much exposure to employment law. HR wears many hats: recruiting, performance management, learning and development, pay and benefits, and employee relations, among others. Legal should play a role in supporting these functions. Some, like employee relations and pay (wage and hour), may have a more obvious connection to Legal. But even areas like recruiting, benefits and performance management can carry risks that are worth a look from Legal. If you’re not sure how to start engaging with HR about these issues, here are some questions to get you started: 1. What keeps you up at night? 2. Are there any unwritten policies that are not in the handbook or that I should be aware of? 3. What's your process for addressing employee complaints? 4. How have you worked with lawyers in the past? 5. Do you have any ideas about how we might be able to best work together? 6. If money were no object, what would be on your wish list for our HR team? What else?

🚫⚖️ Hiring an attorney as your HR person? Think twice! While legal expertise is valuable, HR requires a unique skill set centered around people, culture, and organizational dynamics. Attorneys may be inclined to prioritize legal compliance (their training) over employee well-being, potentially leading to a disconnect between policies and company culture. 🤔 Remember, too, that attorneys are trained to represent one side or another in most matters. Effective HR means striking that balance between representing the company's best interest while also recognizing and advocating for the needs of employees. NO ONE does this better than an HR professional. Opt for HR professionals with a holistic approach, fostering a positive workplace environment while ensuring legal compliance. 🤝 Watch for a later post about why Accountants don't make good HR Professionals. 🛑 #HRKyle #HRInsights #HiringTips #LegalVsHR 🌟

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Engage with an integrated law firm or not? We think there are three options: 💰Engage with an employment lawyer for all your employee-related work and consult with an HR expert for all your ad-hoc employee-related issues (a good but probably expensive option) 💥Work with an integrated employment lawyer and HR consultant (the best option - saves you time, money and keeps you legal) 🙏🏽 Wing it and hope! Farringford Legal's employment lawyer and HR consultant work closely together to offer a seamless full-service offering to our clients. One example is the work we do with Danny John Casely at House of Decant. Our employment lawyer drafted template employment contracts and the relevant policies, whilst our HR consultant advised on the content of their staff handbook and recruitment and retention paperwork. Our employment lawyer could have handled all elements, however it would have cost the client more. #employmentlaw #legalservices #outsourcedHR #smes #growth #integratedservices https://lnkd.in/eM25jN2y https://lnkd.in/e-Yb9t_U

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Popped over to a local Croner event this week. It’s always great to work through ideas, cases and scenarios with others in the HR profession or senior management roles. Shared experiences Shared knowledge Shared learnings Thanks for running this Croner HR, H&S and Employment Law Services #employmentlaw #peoplemanagement #humanresourcesmanagement

Remote workforces are not going away, in fact I would venture to guess they will continue to grow but include opportunities for in-person connection through shared spaces or other hybrid type work-environments. We still need face-to-face face btw.. it's a human-thing. 😊 So, check out what Joe has to say about this from a policy and process perspective, how to achieve the balance between work, life and productivity. Yes, we can have it all. 💗 DISA Global Solutions, Inc.

“What does the law say? What’s my risk here? What do I need to do?” are all questions managers ask when an Employee Relations case starts to hit the skids. “Wait a minute, I’ll go ask a lawyer” doesn’t buy HR any credibility. While the expert is often needed at some point, the People generalist can be reasonably expected to triage the case in real time and explain the legal environment. Is this making you feel a bit queasy? Needing to brush up your legal knowledge? Barrow and Parker HR Consultancy are opening a new open Employment Law course in early January for people professionals who want to sharpen their legal skills. Drop Beth Evans or Sarah Hughes to find out more. 

“What does the law say? What’s my risk here? What do I need to do?” are all questions managers ask when an Employee Relations case starts to hit the skids. “Wait a minute, I’ll go ask a lawyer” doesn’t buy HR any credibility. While the expert is often needed at some point, the People generalist can be reasonably expected to triage the case in real time and explain the legal environment. Is this making you feel a bit queasy? Needing to brush up your legal knowledge? Barrow and Parker HR Consultancy are opening a new open Employment Law course in early January for people professionals who want to sharpen their legal skills. Drop Beth Evans or Sarah Hughes to find out more.