How we helped the construction industry’s signage experts manage a growing workforce

Realising help was needed to make sure the company’s relationship with its employees was as legally-compliant as the signage they provided to construction sites, the founder of Glendining Signs turned to esphr.

The much-needed changes that would come from working with esphr meant a package was immediately put into place. It would get company policies in line with the law and operations in the bigger team running more efficiently. The package included:

• Use of LiveHRDocs, allowing Glendining Signs to create bespoke contracts, offer letters and a employee handbook which are always kept up-to-date and compliant online. Operations Director, Chris Lake, says “This is a real time saver when recruiting and ensures all the T’s are crossed and the I’s are dotted”.
• Access to a network of specialist legal advisors who are on hand to deal with any employee-related issues. This provision of expert advice and guidance ensures everyone at senior management level at Glendining Signs has a strong base of HR and legal knowledge.
• Access to online HR E-Learning modules which Glendining Signs uses to aid the training of its managers so they can handle employee relations issues within their own teams effectively.

These measures have helped Glendining Signs operate with the peace of mind that every employee is treated fairly and within the bounds of UK law.

The policies that were once unwritten are now clearly documented so the team can get to work in the way they always have, with dedicated legal advisors there to guide them through any new ‘red tape’ as and when it appears.