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HiRec People & Compliance Check

How confident are you that your HR and recruitment processes are up to date and working as they should?

Answer 10 quick multiple choice questions to uncover any gaps in your contracts, recruitment, onboarding and people processes.

It takes around 2 to 3 minutes and you’ll receive your result at the end.

Ready to see how your people processes stack up?

Answer each question as honestly as you can. There are no trick questions and it should only take 2 to 3 minutes.

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Question 1 of 10

Have your employment contracts been reviewed and updated to reflect recent changes in employment law during 2025 and ongoing changes?

A

Yes, they have been professionally reviewed and updated

B

I think they are up to date, but I’m not completely sure

C

No, or I don’t know when they were last reviewed

Question 2 of 10

Are you confident your employment contracts contain all the information employees are legally entitled to receive, and that it’s provided at the right time?

A

Yes, our contracts have been professionally checked and I’m confident they cover the current requirements

B

I believe so, but I wouldn’t know for certain

C

No, or I’m not sure what information has to be included

Question 3 of 10

When recruiting, are you confident your job adverts, application process and interview questions comply with current employment and equality law?

A

Yes, our recruitment process has been reviewed and we have clear, compliant guidance in place

B

We have a process, but it hasn’t been formally reviewed

C

No, or we tend to recruit based on what we’ve always done

Question 4 of 10

Could you prove that every employee has had the correct Right to Work checks completed and that the required evidence is securely recorded?

A

Yes, we follow a consistent process and keep the required evidence for every employee

B

We carry out checks, but I’m not completely confident about what evidence we should keep

C

No, or our checks and records are not consistent

Question 5 of 10

Does every new employee complete a consistent onboarding process that covers the essential HR information, policies and records you need?

A

Yes, we use a documented and up to date onboarding process for every new employee

B

We cover the main things, but our onboarding process is fairly informal

C

No, or it varies depending on who is joining and who is training them

Question 6 of 10

Have your HR policies been reviewed and updated to reflect recent changes in UK employment law?

A

Yes, our policies are professionally reviewed and kept up to date

B

We have policies, but I’m not sure when they were last reviewed

C

No, or we use older, downloaded or adapted policies and I’m not confident they are current

Question 7 of 10

If an employee had repeated absence, poor performance or raised a grievance, would you know the correct process and documentation to use from the start?

A

Yes, we have clear, up to date processes and documents ready to follow

B

I would have a reasonable idea, but I would need to check what to do

C

No, or I would need to search online or ask someone for help before taking action

Question 8 of 10

Are you confident that your HR documents and processes are kept up to date when UK employment law changes?

A

Yes, we have a reliable process for keeping our documents and HR processes current

B

I keep an eye on changes, but I’m not completely sure we have updated everything

C

No, or I find it difficult to keep track of what has changed and what we need to do

Question 9 of 10

If an employee left your salon tomorrow, would you know what process, paperwork and records you need to complete?

A

Yes, we have clear, up to date processes and documents ready to use

B

I would be confident with a straightforward resignation, but less sure in other circumstances

C

No, or I would need to research what to do or ask someone for help

Question 10 of 10

If you were asked today to prove that your salon’s HR and recruitment processes were compliant and up to date, how confident would you feel?

A

Very confident, everything is current, documented and easy to access

B

Fairly confident, but I suspect there are some gaps or things that need reviewing

C

Not confident, I would be worried about what we might find or I honestly wouldn’t know

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