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Your business growth and success depend on your employees.

When you invest in the right HR support, you’re setting the scene for them to be your business’s greatest assets and advocates, ready to steer your company to success.

HR Solutions in Crowborough

We put the human in human resources

GFHR is an Independent HR Consultancy based in Tunbridge Wells, just up the A26 from Crowborough. We work with SMEs across the Southeast on a retained, ad-hoc or project basis. Call us today on 01892 300360 or email us here.

People are at the heart of Human Resources. We recognise that, alongside supporting your people, running a business sometimes involves making tough decisions. We pride ourselves on helping organisations deal with difficult issues in a sensitive and fair way. We work flexibly with you to resolve things quickly and smoothly.

We’ve developed our comprehensive HR offering specifically to address your human resources management requirements. Whether you need ongoing retained support, temporary in-house assistance or targeted project-specific solutions, we are flexible and can fit in with your needs. Contact us today to discover how our expertise can reduce your costs, save valuable time and alleviate HR-related concerns.

Our Services

You need flexibility from an HR consultant, so that’s exactly what we provide. From establishing your goals and writing policies, to conducting interviews and appraisals, we can support you like an in-house Human Resources team would.

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Performance management

A happy team is a productive team. Keep your people engaged, motivated and at their best with a performance management system that allows them to grow. From goal setting and ongoing feedback to training and development, we can build a culture of continuous improvement.

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Flexible and hybrid working

Flexible and hybrid working are now key expectations in today’s workplace. It’s essential all working patterns meet your business needs too. Understand what they mean, how to manage them effectively and how GFHR can help you stay compliant while supporting your team’s needs.

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Absence management

Absence Management isn’t just about tracking time off. It’s also about balancing productivity with empathy. Learn how to handle short- and long-term absences, support your team and stay legally compliant, with help from GFHR.

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Employment law

Employment law is constantly evolving and staying up to date and compliant can be a challenge. We will keep you updated on the latest UK legislation and provide tailored employment law advice and guidance. Contact us today.

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Disciplinaries and grievances

Managing grievances or disciplinaries? We offer expert support to ensure a fair, legally compliant process while protecting workplace relationships. Get impartial advice and practical solutions. Contact us today.

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Reorganisation services

Business changes don’t have to be disruptive. From restructuring to relocations, we help you manage transitions smoothly, ensuring compliance and clear communication. Let’s make change work for you.

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HR software

Take the stress out of HR admin with our cloud-based software. Store documents securely, manage tasks efficiently and give your team self-service access at any time and from anywhere. Contact us to learn more!

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Family friendly leave

Legally compliant and people-focused policies that let you manage employee leave and work-life balance, both key to a positive workplace. Contact us today to tailor your approach and create a workplace where flexibility and well-being go hand in hand.

Employee rewards and benefits

Employee rewards and benefits

Rewards and benefits are more than just perks. They’re powerful tools for attracting talent and keeping your team motivated. Discover the difference between the two, why they matter and how GFHR can help you build a personalised, effective package for your business.

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement is about more than job satisfaction. It’s about connection, contribution and communication. Explore practical ways to involve your people and how GFHR can help you gather insights, take action and build a stronger workplace culture.

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Health and wellbeing

A supportive and engaged workplace equals a happy, productive team! We can help you put in place health & wellbeing strategies that support employee wellness, manage long-term leave and improve work-life balance. Let’s create a thriving work environment together!

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Training and development

Training and Development is a great deal more than just a tick-box exercise. It’s key to employee engagement, performance and retention. Discover how to design impactful learning strategies and how GFHR can support your business at every step.

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Recruitment and selection

Your people are your greatest asset, so it’s essential to perfect your recruitment and selection process. We can help at every step to save you time, reduce hiring risks and let you attract top talent while staying compliant with employment laws. Time to find the perfect fit for your team!

Happy people at work thanks to a positive HR people strategy.

People strategy

A well-defined People Strategy is essential for your business. It helps you create the right conditions for your team to thrive and your business to grow. From recruitment to retention, discover the key components of a successful strategy and how GFHR can help you implement it.

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Policies and procedures

Protect your business with clear, legally compliant policies. From contracts to workplace policies, we’ll help you create a strong framework for fair decisions and smooth operations. Contact us to learn more!

Our Solutions

We offer a full human resources service across the entire spectrum of HR challenges and opportunities. If you’re not sure about your specific needs, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’ll help you plan the best route forward for your situation.

The first step is an open and honest conversation to identify exactly how we can add value to your organisation. If needed, we can follow this with an in-person meeting to give us deeper insights into your company culture, business objectives and unique HR requirements.

Our HR service offering includes tailored HR solutions for businesses of every size and sector, with flexible packages including a full-service HR function, one-off project work and convenient pay-as-you-go arrangements. From sharpening your onboarding processes to developing strategic people initiatives or refining policies and procedures, our experienced team delivers practical, effective HR solutions that drive tangible results.

Trusted by ...

We have worked with GFHR for several years, relying on them for ad hoc advice, policy drafting, and staying up to date with changes in HR law.

Their responses are always prompt, their advice well-balanced and easy to understand, and they are an absolute pleasure to work with.

Florence
Venue and Marketing Director

Unlock your business potential with expert HR support

HR is all about good communication. Contact us today to find out how we can help support your business.

FAQs

What services do you offer?

We offer a full range of Human Resources solutions including performance management, disciplinaries and grievances, policies and procedures, simple and accessible HR software for document management and access, advice on current legal and compliance, recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, and family friendly policies.

Where do you work?

We work remotely or on site in your offices in and around Crowborough.

Do you handle disciplinaries and grievances?

Not everyone’s favourite part of the human resources service, but one we’re happy to get involved with. We can alleviate pressure from you by handling the entire process or advise you as needed. We deal with all disciplinary and grievance matters professionally and always in a timely, confidential, impartial and compliant manner.

Can you assist with performance management?

Yes. This is an important aspect of human resources. We can manage the entire process for you, from establishing a performance appraisal system to supporting the appraisals discussions with your team, or we can advise you on best practice.

Do you offer HR software solutions?

In today’s hybrid world, it’s so important to be able to access your HR documentation and records from anywhere at any time and so some of our packages include Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). We can set these up and manage them for you to help you keep track of all your HR documentation.

Can we outsource our entire HR function to you?

Our full-service HR outsource solution means we will be your dedicated HR partner in your Crowborough offices. This could see us covering a specific project or role, with your existing team, or even providing support in house on a regular basis, as your HR team.

Blog latest

Keep up to date with HR news, information and happenings. We will offer tips to help your business and give you an insight to how we can help your company grow successfully.

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5 things you shouldn’t ask in an interview

Asking the wrong questions at interview can get you into hot water later down the line if you aren’t careful – here’s the key questions to avoid.

October Newsletter

October Newsletter

Inside this issue: Employment Law mistakes to avoid, Do you know how long your team is really working for and your Q & As answered

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What every small business owner needs to know about ADHD

How do you harness the strengths of your employees with ADHD so they can flourish in the workplace and contribute their best to their team?

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What’s the best way to exit a disruptive employee?

The vast majority of employees serve their notice without any complications, but what happens when someone becomes disruptive? Here’s how to handle this tricky situation.

a row of matches that get progressively more burnt

What every business owner needs to know about employee burnout

Can you identify the signs of burnout in your employees? What can you do to support them if things have already gone too far and things you can do to prevent it happening in the first place.

September Newsletter

September Newsletter

How to handle performance issues, Hiring v retaining and developing and lessons from McDonalds