Our Services
At The People Scientist, we provide a range of tailored HR consultancy services, each designed to address the specific challenges and opportunities your business faces. Our services are grounded in current best practices and industry insights.
HR Strategy and Planning
An essential part of business, we collaborate with you to formulate people strategies that support your long-term goals, ensuring a strong and committed workforce.
Companies that are ‘highly skilled’ in core HR practices experience up to 3.5 times the revenue growth and as much as 2.1 times the profit margins of less capable companies, according to new research by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the World Federation of People Management Associations (WFPMA) (source: HR Magazine).
Choosing The People Scientist means you will be working with someone who is on board and dedicated to the success and well-being of your company and its employees.
HR Compliance & Legal Guidance
We will help you keep up to date with HR laws and regulations so you do not fall foul to any tribunals or fines. A CIPD study reveals that non-compliance can cost businesses significantly in legal fees and penalties.
Here are the estimated legal fees taken from the website of a solicitor that appears on the first page of a Google search for “unfair dismissal costs solicitors Scotland”:
£5,000-12,000 to defend an unfair dismissal claim to hearing
£3,000-5,000 to defend a wrongful dismissal claim to hearing
In the 2022/2023 reporting period, the largest compensation in a disability discrimination case reached £1,767,869.
Compensation awards were also recorded in other discrimination cases: £995,128 for sex discrimination and £452,474 for racial discrimination, reflecting the serious financial implications of failing to adhere to anti-discrimination laws.
Get a clear overview of the various aspects of UK employment law with our concise document, ‘Understanding and Navigating UK Employment Laws for Business Owners.
Performance Management
High-performance managers help employees set goals and prioritise their projects. Employees who work for a manager who helps them set performance goals are 17 times more likely to be engaged than disengaged.
~ Gallup
Our performance management services focus on aligning employee performance with your business goals. We provide tools and strategies for effective goal setting, performance appraisals, and feedback mechanisms.
Employee Relations
Positive employee relations are key to a successful business. We help create an environment of trust and respect.
We believe in creating a culture where employees feel valued and empowered, leading to increased engagement and satisfaction.
This approach not only benefits the workforce but also significantly contributes to the company’s success and customer satisfaction.
Workgroups with high levels of employee engagement experience 22% higher profitability and 21% higher productivity compared with workgroups with low levels of engagement. They also experience 65% lower turnover and 10% higher customer ratings.
~ Gallup
Through our strategic HR services, we aim to transform your business into an environment where employees thrive, driving growth and innovation.
Learning And Development
Investing in your employees’ growth pays dividends. Our custom training programmes are designed to address skill gaps and promote career development.
According to LinkedIn’s 2020 Workplace Learning Report, 94% of employees would stay at a company longer, if it invested in their learning and development.
Over two thirds (67 per cent) of L&D professionals say the function has a positive impact on revenue, according to new research.
Learning and Development offers a multitude of benefits that, when combined, significantly enhance the overall effectiveness and success of an organisation.
These statistics highlight the diverse advantages of a robust L&D program:
↑ 32% increased productivity
↑ 29% enhanced safety
↑ 20% prepares future leaders
↑ 19% soft skills gap
↑ 15% fosters organisational culture
↑ 15% increased talent retention
↑ 11% improved consistency across the organisation (i.e marketing, sales, service)
Workplace Wellbeing
More than 70% of HR leaders report seeing a ‘clear’ return on investment from their employee wellbeing strategies, confirmed a new study.
~ 2023 Global Survey: Workplace Health and Wellbeing Priorities
More than 70% of HR leaders see a clear ROI from employee wellbeing strategies (2023 Global Survey: Workplace Health and Wellbeing Priorities). Our wellbeing initiatives aim to improve work-life balance and mental health, potentially reducing turnover by up to 25% (World Health Organisation).
Partner with us to transform your HR practices, enhancing your business’s performance and employee satisfaction. Contact us to learn more.