By completing an HR Essentials Audit you will have accomplished an objective review of your basic human resources practices. We can provide you with an analysis of the information you submit, that’s currently in use; and that allows us to indicate to you those areas where you may be at risk. We can identify practices and policies that are missing or are not legally defensible if challenged.

An audit will help you evaluate the effectiveness of your human resource practices and how well they fit with your business plan and strategy. A human resource audit of your organization will provide a clear gap analysis for developing and implementing effective human resource strategies, practices and policies to further the overall goals of the firm.

The information you provide will be treated in a confidential nature. The audit provides a prioritized list of actions for compliance and best practices. Our HR Audit focuses on...

Identification of:

• employment practice legal/financial risks
• practices that may damage your public image
• why you may be experiencing turnover
• non-compliance areas with federal/state employment laws
• management effectiveness and training needs
• policy weaknesses and lack of consistent application
• comparison of your organization to best practices
• the impact of your employment brand on customers and employees

Analyzing the results of your HR Audit and following the recommendations to implement necessary changes will result in the following advantages to your organization.

Achieve greater:

• management strength
• legal and policy compliance
• insurability for Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI)
• data collection for management use
• development objectives for management
• measurement and evaluation of HR activities
• public image
• employee retention
• organizational competitiveness and effectiveness
• policy clarity and enforcement
• leadership and Board of Directors peace of mind and confidence
• organizational structure and support

HR Essentials Audit

Note: For employers with more than 100 employees considering the HR Essentials Audit please discuss options and investment requirements with your HR Consultant.

This entry-level audit is appropriate for small employers up to 100 employees. It includes:

• review of a specific short list of your employment and organization-related documents
• completion of EPL Online Risk Assessment Tool for consultant’s review
• an analysis of the investment required to ask our consulting group to bring your organization into compliance and to implement recommended HR practices and training.
• presentation of HR Audit Lite Results with a Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources

HR Essentials Audit includes basic descriptions of what should be in place to keep your organization in compliance as well as a critique of your existing practices and what is missing to achieve a basic level of compliance. It will also identify the professional HR practices necessary to build a competent workforce and a work environment that retains valued employees. An evaluation of your training plans for management and employees will complete this abbreviated yet powerful review of essential workplace practices.

Important to Note: HR Essentials Audit will not include a complete review of every aspect of compliance or workplace practices. It will also not include "how-to" or "step-by-step" instructions for employers to implement themselves. Most HR procedures for achieving compliance or proactive employee relations plans/activities are too complex for explanation in this entry-level audit package. If you are interested in more specific instructions and a very comprehensive HR audit please consider our HR Audit Complete services.

HR Audit Complete

HR Audit Complete is appropriate for small to mid-sized employers who want a specific assessment of compliance/effectiveness levels and detailed action plans based on results. It includes:

• submission of all your employment and organization-related documents for consultant’s review
• completion of the full EPL Online Risk Assessment Tool for consultant’s review
• one day of on-site document review/questions and interviews with a Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources
• executive summary and detailed report of audit results and recommendations
• presentation of HR Audit Complete Results with a Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources
• prioritized action plan for follow-up activities
• an estimate of the investment required to ask our consulting group to bring your organization into compliance and to implement recommended HR practices and training.

To get started with your HR Audit, please contact us to schedule a complimentary, no-obligation initial consultation!