Episode 80: HR Audits – The Hidden Opportunity for HR Consultants and Their Clients

Episode 80: HR Audits – The Hidden Opportunity for HR Consultants and Their Clients Host: Mary Asante Guest: Tania Harland, Founder of HR Diagnostics What exactly is an HR audit, and why should every HR consultant have one in their toolkit? In this episode of HR Voices, Mary Asante is joined by Tania Harland, founder of HR Diagnostics, to discuss how HR audits can help organisations reduce risk, improve compliance, and create opportunities for business growth. With major employment law changes on the horizon, including the Employment Rights Act 2025, now is the perfect time for employers to review their HR practices and ensure they have the right foundations in place. In this episode, we cover: ✅ What an HR audit is and why it matters ✅ The difference between an HR audit, health check and compliance review ✅ Common HR and employment law risks employers overlook ✅ How audits help identify gaps in contracts, policies and processes ✅ The impact of the Employment Rights Act 2025 ✅ Why HR audits are a valuable business development tool for consultants ✅ Using audits to build credibility, strengthen client relationships and create additional revenue opportunities Tania's Four-Step HR Audit Framework Assess – Review current HR practices and documentation Identify – Highlight compliance gaps and risks Evaluate – Prioritise actions based on business impact Remedy – Create a practical action plan Key Takeaway An HR audit is more than a compliance exercise. It provides a clear picture of where an organisation is today, highlights potential risks, and creates a roadmap for improvement. For HR consultants, it can also be a powerful way to demonstrate value, build trust and uncover opportunities to support clients more strategically. Tania's Top Tips ✔ Don't wait for a crisis before reviewing your HR practices ✔ Use data and evidence to guide conversations with clients ✔ Treat every audit as the start of a longer-term partnership 🎧 Whether you're an HR consultant, business owner, HR leader or people professional, this episode offers practical insights into reducing risk and strengthening your people practices. 📩 Questions or topics for future episodes? [email protected] #HRVoices #HRAudit #HRConsultant #HRCompliance #EmploymentLaw #EmploymentRightsAct2025 #HRLeadership #PeopleProfessionals #BusinessGrowth #HRStrategy