Service is aimed at a growing market (From The Northern Echo)

Service is aimed at a growing market

9:57am Monday 26th July 2010 in

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AN HR specialist is tapping into a growing market with the launch of a support service.

Exclusive Human Resources is launching a pay-asyou- go service, which allows businesses to outsource and receive outside mentoring for their HR operation.

Mark Ions, managing director of Newcastle-based Exclusive, said: “Small business owners have their hands full trying to run a successful business, as well as making sure they comply with employment rights and constantly-changing legislation.

“It’s very common for people to sideline HR procedures until they find themselves suffering from low morale and high staff turnover, or are faced with a tribunal.

“But by then it can be too late.

“The financial consequences of getting it wrong can be serious enough to close a business down.

“Structured HR support can actually help businesses to increase profitability by effectively managing and inspiring the asset that will take their businesses forward once the economy picks up – their people.”

One of the first businesses to sign up to the service is bespoke furniture company PMH Interiors, which employs five people. Director Michelle Harrison said: “We are in our fourth year of business and to achieve our next stage of growth we need professional HR support.”