Is your HR ready for the 2026-27 employment law changes?

A fixed-fee HR audit for SMEs: I'll review your contracts, policies and processes, and give you a clear, prioritised list of anything to fix - before it becomes a problem.

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Why do a HR Audit now?

Employment law is changing in stages between now and Jan 2027:
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→ Day-one Statutory Sick Pay is already in force
→ From October, the tribunal claim window doubles to six months and the harassment duty gets stronger
→ From January 2027, unfair dismissal rights kick in at six months and the compensation cap is removed.

Most contracts, handbooks and processes simply predate all of it.

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HR AUDIT

Done properly - legally, commercially, and clearly

"Steve was instrumental in setting up our HR processes and advising on HR strategy. I'd have no hesitation in recommending Encourager for any SME looking for support in their HR/Talent function."

~ Louis Decuypere, Founder & CEO - Datatonic ~

What the audit is

Here's what you get:

A personal review of your contracts, handbooks and key HR processes
A plain-English report of where you're exposed under the current and upcoming rules
Updated documents and processes, ready to use straight away
A prioritised list of what to fix, and what can wait

Fixed fee, agreed upfront. No jargon, no retainer, no surprises.

Who's it for?

Best suited to SMEs with roughly 10–250 staff - especially if your contracts, policies & processes haven't had a proper review in a couple of years, or you're not confident they reflect the latest rules.

Google Reviews

"Steve was instrumental in setting up our HR processes and advising on HR strategy. I'd have no hesitation in recommending Encourager for any SME looking for support in their HR/Talent function."

Louis Decuypere

CEO, Datatonic Ltd

Google Reviews

"Steve came in to carry out an HR Audit and provides continued HR support and leadership coaching. He's easy to talk to, gives straightforward advice and has helped us feel much more confident when dealing with staff issues. We really appreciate his support and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him."

Stephanie Masters

Deputy Manager, HDL

Google Reviews

"Steve has been amazing and he has helped us to review HR policies and ensuring matters are up to date and compliant. We highly recommend Steve; he has extensive knowledge and a professional approach to sensitive matters, which was exactly what we needed."

Zubear Ali

Co-Founder, AC Design Services

Google Reviews

"Steve actively helps shape and bring our company vision to life — beyond standard HR consulting. Flexible with his time, generous with his advice, and proactive in his approach."

Rebecca Rose

Director, MCA Consulting Engineers Ltd

Google Reviews

"Steve gave us a tonne of advice around hiring and scaling that has & will continue to beour business grows. I always thought of HR as something only for big corporations. Steve is excellent at breaking down that fallacy and presenting the benefits of strong HR from a small business perspective. Definitely give him a call!"

Matt Buckland

Founder, Conquer The Internet

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We'll talk through where your business stands and whether an audit would help