As a business owner, you surely know your products and services but your area of expertise may not be in marketing, branding or sales. You may also not be an expert in human resources and public relations. Why not hire consultants who can tackle those parts of the business for you? Well, there comes a time to add an HR department in the organization or firm, that is when your company is growing and can support a new department.
Using consultants is a great alternative, especially for small businesses. Hiring an HR consultant is a significant decision and investment for your business not just in terms of money but they also provide your organization with greater effectiveness and efficiencies. Companies need to do proper due diligence when hiring an HR consultant. So, what are the things one should look at before hiring a consultant?
1.Qualifications
2.Experience
3.Project experience and portfolio
4.Area of Expertise
5.Commitment
