Why use an HR Consultant over hiring an internal HR resource?

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For your business, partnering with an HR consultant could be a game-changer.


When it comes to growing and building a strong team, sometimes the best move is to bring in a little extra helping of expertise. Whether it's for a one-off project, on-going consultancy or ad-hoc support, a consultant can provide just the right help when you need it most.


Here's why working with an HR consultancy might be exactly what your business needs:

Expertise

Bringing in outside expertise is often the answer when you need specialised skills or an extra hand for the team.

It's not uncommon for some smaller companies to have no HR function at all - and that's where a consultant can provide the right foundation to ensure both compliance and growth.

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Flexibility

The beauty of this arrangement? Flexibility. Choose how much or little you utilise the support on offer.

Need regular help? many consultants work on a retainer, providing dependable, ongoing assistance.

Beyond flexibility, there's also a cost advantage: none of the obligations or commitment of employment , just straightforward access to the expertise you need.

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Fresh Perspective

But perhaps the biggest advantage? A fresh perspective.

An external consultant brings an unbiased approach to your challenges, without being bogged down by internal dynamics or office politics, which means they can stay laser-focused on delivering results that matter.

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Client Success Stories

Discover how we've helped organisations like yours overcome their HR challenges and achieve their goals.

Technology Growing start-up

Finding Your People - Recruitment

We stepped in to help a growing tech start-up who were struggling to attract and retain the right talent for their expanding team, lacking streamlined recruitment processes and compliant employment contracts.

Result:

Filled vacant positions with high-quality hires and reduced legal risks with updated employment contracts, giving the leadership team peace of mind.

Retail Family-run business

Creating Strong Foundations - bespoke employee handbook

A family-run retail business experiencing rapid growth, lacked consistent communications on employment matters, leading to confusion and mixed messages for their expanding team. We worked closely to customise a new handbook to reflect the clients values and rich history.

Result:

Smoother onboarding experience and clear, accessible policies, providing a solid framework for operations.

Manufacturing Mid-sized business

Keeping Up With Legals - practical application of employment law

A mid-sized manufacturer was overwhelmed by employment law updates and struggled to keep pace with new obligations, particularly the Worker Protection Act. We used our exclusive Sexual Harassment Risk Review tool to identify and address areas for improvement and went on to assist the client further with their employment obligations.

Result:

Significantly strengthened compliance and enhanced reputation as a responsible employer. The business now takes a proactive approach to their obligations.

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So, why choose Mustard?

With many years of in-house HR experience and unique insights from supporting a wide range of businesses, we know that "HR speak"- all the acronyms and jargon - can feel more confusing than helpful. At Mustard, our priority is to truly understand the HR issues your business faces. We're here to offer clear, honest, and practical advice by getting straight to the point, avoiding any management fads or buzzwords. Just straightforward support and solutions that make sense for you and your teams.

No Jargon

Clear, honest and practical advice without the confusing buzzwords.

Real Experience

Years of working in the people profession, means we bring our carefully honed skills and acquired insights to your organisation.

To the Point

We get straight to the heart of your HR issues with solutions that make sense for your teams.

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