In the dynamic landscape of modern business, the success of your company depends on the strength of your team.

At Acorn, we're not just an external service provider – we're an extension of your team. Our dedicated HR expert collaborates closely with you to navigate the complexities of HR, so you can get the basics right by putting in place well-designed policies and procedures to meet statutory employment obligations.  Our tailored HR services are designed to empower your organisation, enhance employee experiences, and drive sustainable growth.

Together, we will develop consistent and effective people processes to build a culture in which all your employees thrive. 

• Handbook Pack: 25 core policies and procedures all businesses should have when they begin their journey as an employer.
• Booster Pack: Template offer letter (tailored to reflect business style...) & three template contracts of employment, each covering all necessary bases, to reflect different working patterns (standard, part-time and fixed term).
• Other Agreements:g. Contractor/Freelance, zero-hours, NDAs.
• Protection Pack: Health and Safety policy, statement, guides and risk assessment templates
• Post Launch Pack: Basic templates and guidance required to ensure legal compliance and help establish core processes. Including, but not limited to, RTW check guidance, onboarding checklist, new starter forms, pension info, probation and performance review templates.
• HR Health Audit: Examination of current people practices - discussion, review, follow-up discussion and concise action plan. Covers all elements of employee life cycle - including recruitment, onboarding, performance, engagement, development.
• HR SOS: Ad-hoc case-by-case support. E.g. bespoke contracts, disciplinaries, grievances, absences, poor performance, and dismissals.
• And more

Our goal is to develop proactive HR practices, not reactive ones; we prevent cracks forming in the first place.