RETAINED OR AD HOC HR SUPPORT?

Choose the best option to suit your business needs.

What matters to your business

Retained HR Support

Ad Hoc HR Support

Up-to-date, compliant HR documentation

Retained HR Support

Included

Ad Hoc HR Support

Project-based cost

Access to HR advice

Retained HR Support

Ongoing with banked hours

Ad Hoc HR Support

As needed, hourly

Support in meetings and formal processes

Retained HR Support

Included (travel extra)

Ad Hoc HR Support

Charged separately

Tailored HR letters and documentation

Retained HR Support

Included

Ad Hoc HR Support

Charged separately

Employment law updates

Retained HR Support

Included

Ad Hoc HR Support

Included

Learning opportunities (webinars and masterclasses)

Retained HR Support

Included

Ad Hoc HR Support

Some included / some chargeable

Proactive vs reactive approach

Retained HR Support

Regular check-ins and early support

Ad Hoc HR Support

Support when requested

Speed of access

Retained HR Support

Priority access

Ad Hoc HR Support

Subject to availability

Cost structure

Retained HR Support

Predictable monthly cost

Ad Hoc HR Support

Variable, pay-as-you-go

Confidence and risk management

Retained HR Support

Ongoing support reduces risk

Ad Hoc HR Support

Greater reliance on your own internal decisions

Best suited for

Retained HR Support

Ongoing support and proactive management

Ad Hoc HR Support

Occasional or low-volume HR needs

Retained HR Support

From £162

+VAT per month

Ad Hoc HR Support

From £100

+VAT per hour

Preferential rates available for charities and CICs

From £162*

+VAT per month

From £100*

+VAT per hour

*Preferential rates available for charities and CICs

Not sure which one to choose? We’ll guide you — no pressure.

BUSINESSES LOVE KEEPING HR SIMPLE

Really living up to the Keeping HR Simple name

I have known Katherine for many years. I would never go to anyone else for HR advice or legal documents as Katherine makes it all so simple to understand – really living up to the Keeping HR Simple name! Katherine responds quickly and provides guidance that doesn’t scare monger with all the legal jargon. I have been able to square issues away quickly without escalation through her pragmatic advice. Katherine also provides useful webinars on her website and document packages that cover all basis for what an employer should have.

A huge weight has been lifted

I had a problem member of staff and had got to the point where I couldn’t resolve it on my own anymore. Katherine was absolutely brilliant from start to finish. She talked me through all my options and guided me through some tricky legal work which I would never have been able to do alone. I cannot express how helpful she was, even just listening to me rant!!! The situation was completely resolved by Katherine and a huge weight has been lifted. I would highly recommend Katherine to anyone that

Paula
Business Owner

Incredibly easy and painless process…

Thank you so much for revolutionising our HR systems. Until I met you I thought the HR was something that massive PLCs had to worry about so was deeply concerned when I realised that we had to take it far more seriously! You made the whole process incredibly easy and painless for me though and we now have systems in place for every possible scenario. The communication between me and my team is also vastly better as a result. The contracts and handbook are superb and cost far less than

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