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Simple, affordable, and compliant HR support tailored for small businesses. From Employments Contracts to handling tricky staff issues, we help you stay legally compliant and confidently manage your people—without the cost of an in-house HR team.
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Bringing the very best HR services to you
HR Solutions
Choose between our different flexible HR Solutions with our Pay-As-You-Go HR On-Demand option, Fixed Cost HR & 30 Day HR Retainers
HR Services
HR documentation, including Employment Contracts, Employee Handbooks & Disciplinary & Grievance policies
Retained HR Support
Enjoy ongoing HR support with our flexible retainer packages with expert advice to hands-on assistance on a rolling 30-day basis.
HR Resource Hub
Constantly uploaded content downloads like onboarding checklist, guidebooks, latest HR news and updates.
Dekela HR Advice Line 0330 043 3983
Expert HR Advice for Small Businesses, Just a Call Away
Whether it’s handling employee issues, updating employment contracts, employee handbooks, understanding employment law, or making the right HR decisions, our expert team is just a phone call away.
Core HR services
Employee Handbooks & HR Policies
Clear, Compliant, and Customised Guidance for Your Organisation & Employees
Workplace Investigations
Thorough, Fair, and Confidential Resolution of Serious Workplace Issues
Employment Contracts
Tailored, Legally Compliant Employment Contracts to Protect Your Business and Employees
Disciplinary & Grievances
Fair and Transparent Processes to Manage Workplace Challenges Effectively
Employee Absence Issues
Proactive Solutions to Manage and Reduce Excessive Workplace Absences
Employee Dismissals
Supportive and Compliant Guidance for Managing Employee Dismissals
Employee Capability
Effective Strategies to Address and Improve Your Employees Performance
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HR Help You Need, Your Way
Dekela Academy
Empowering Leaders. Transforming Workplaces.
Simple, affordable, and compliant HR support tailored for small businesses. From Employments Contracts to handling tricky staff issues, we help you stay legally compliant and confidently manage your people—without the cost of an in-house HR team.
Our Training Workshops
Strong leadership is the foundation of every successful organisation. Give your management team the tools, confidence, and knowledge they need to excel.
Empowering Your Management Team
Effective communication is the cornerstone of strong leadership. Yet, having difficult conversations and addressing challenging issues can be a significant challenge for even the most experienced managers.
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Empowering Your Management Team
This course equips managers with the skills to set clear, measurable goals and effectively track employee performance. Learning how to align objectives with business strategy, provide constructive feedback, and drive team success.
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Empowering Your Management Team
Help your managers create a seamless onboarding experience that drives engagement and productivity from day one. Learn how to set clear expectations, provide the right support, and integrate new employees effectively into your team.
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Empowering Your Management Team
Empower your team to communicate persuasively, build strong relationships, and gain buy-in from stakeholders. They will learn practical techniques to enhance their credibility, adapt their approach to different audiences, and positively shape outcomes.
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Empowering Your Management Team
Helps managers and leaders delegate tasks with confidence, ensuring productivity and team development. Learn how to assign the right tasks to the right people, communicate expectations clearly, and maintain accountability without micromanaging.
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Empowering Your Management Team
This course equips professionals with the skills to deliver clear, persuasive, and engaging messages. Learn how to structure your communication for maximum effectiveness, adapt your style to different audiences, and make a lasting impression.
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News & Resources
Recent & Upcoming Employment Law Changes 2025
Significant employment law updates are coming in 2025, impacting wages, flexible working rights, employer responsibilities, and more. Key changes include a National Minimum Wage increase, new protections against sexual harassment, stricter holiday pay record-keeping, and limits on “fire and rehire” tactics. Employers must update policies, train managers, and ensure compliance to avoid legal risks. Stay ahead of these changes—read our full guide for a breakdown of what’s coming and how to prepare.
Is Your Business Overpaying for HR? Here’s How to Save Thousands Without Compromising on Expertise
Is Your Business Overpaying for HR? Here’s How to Save Thousands Without Compromising on Expertise When it comes to managing HR, many business owners assume that hiring an in-house HR professional is their only option. However, the cost of employing a full-time HR Manager can be significantly higher than outsourcing
Understanding the New Neonatal Care Leave and Pay Laws.
From 6 April 2025, new UK legislation will provide significant rights for parents of babies who require neonatal care. The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 introduces up to 12 weeks of additional leave and statutory pay, ensuring that families have the support they need during this critical period. For employers, this means new responsibilities and updates to HR policies. Here’s everything you need to know to prepare your business for these upcoming changes.
Complete Guide to Employee Capability
Employee capability is essential for maintaining productivity and business success. This guide explores how to manage capability issues fairly and legally, covering key legal considerations, effective performance management strategies, and steps to support underperforming employees. Learn how to implement structured improvement plans, differentiate between capability and conduct, and prevent capability-related challenges in your organisation.
Why Your Business Needs Dekela’s Free 30-Minute HR Consultation
Managing a business means juggling multiple responsibilities, and HR often ends up taking a back seat—until there’s a problem. Whether it’s a question about employee disciplinaries, grievances, compliance, or ensuring employment contracts are watertight, having a trusted HR partner can make all the difference. At Dekela, we offer a Free 30-Minute HR Consultation to give you tailored advice and clarity on your HR challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our HR services for small businesses provide essential support in managing employees, ensuring legal compliance, and handling HR tasks such as contracts, policies, disciplinaries, and training. At Dekela, we offer tailored HR solutions that help small businesses stay compliant and create a productive workplace.
Even small businesses must follow UK employment laws and manage their workforce effectively. Our HR services for small businesses ensure you stay compliant, avoid legal risks, and handle HR issues professionally—without the need for an in-house HR team.
Our HR services for small businesses provide expert guidance on hiring, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations. We help you create contracts, staff handbooks, and policies to protect your business and foster a positive work environment.
Our HR services cover everything from legal compliance and employment documentation to dispute resolution, training, and ongoing HR advice. Whether you need one-off support or a monthly HR retainer, our services are designed to meet the needs of small businesses.
Our HR services for small businesses are cost-effective, with our Pay-As-You-Go HR on-demand option, Fixed Cost HR for one off HR projects or our monthly HR retainers starting at just £249 per month. These options give you access to expert HR services & support without the expense of hiring an in-house HR manager.
Yes! Our HR services for small businesses ensure you meet all UK employment law requirements, helping you avoid costly mistakes. We provide legally compliant contracts, policies, and expert professional HR advice to keep your business protected.
Yes, we offer specialist HR training through the Dekela Academy. Our sessions cover topics like managing staff appraisals and handling difficult conversations—helping small businesses develop strong HR skills and leadership capabilities to help everyone within your organisation thrive.
Getting started is easy! 📞 Call us on 0330 043 3983, ✉️ Email Hey@dekela.com, or book a free 30-minute consultation to discover how our HR services for small businesses can support you.