How to Protect Your Business With the Right HR

HR: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know | Real Talk Real Hustle Ep. 6 Nobody tells you about HR when you're starting a business, until you're sitting in front of a tribunal judge with no legal support, no HR structure, and no idea how serious it could get. In this episode, we're joined by Reyhana, an outsourced HR specialist for micro and scaling businesses. We met Reyhana through networking four years ago, and she immediately made HR feel less terrifying, and that's exactly what she does in this episode. We share the story of how a staff tribunal early in our journey woke us up to the importance of getting HR right. We walk through TUPE and what it really means to take over a business with an existing team. We talk about furlough, hybrid working, and why onboarding is one of the most underestimated tools any business owner has. And Reyhana breaks it all down in a way that makes it actually make sense. This episode is for any business owner who has ever thought HR is too complicated, too expensive, or something to worry about later. It isn't. And this episode will show you why. Timestamps 00:02:00 - How we met 00:03:30 - Guest introduction 00:04:30 - How a tribunal got us thinking about HR 00:08:10 - Why is HR important? 00:25:00 - Navigating TUPE 00:35:00 - The challenges of furlough and WFH 00:40:10 - What first steps to take with a new employer? Key Takeaways You don't need corporate HR structures from day one, but you do need the basics. Document everything, even a simple follow-up email. Do your people due diligence as thoroughly as your financial due diligence. Your staff are your greatest asset, so invest in onboarding, communicate your expectations clearly, and lead with empathy. Subscribe and follow along — this is Real Talk, Real Hustle. Follow the Pod Podcast Instagram: @real.talk.real.hustle For collaborations & enquiries: [email protected]