When do you need HR? Human Capital is the single most expensive resource in all business organizations. Because of this, it is important to ensure that HR meets all regulatory compliance standards. An employee handbook containing the policies of the organization provides the structure for both the organization and the employees. It allows employees to be able to perform effectively and efficiently while connecting to the organization as a whole. It also ensures that the organization is legally compliant and that all employees are treated equally. Too often, daily routine work and/or managing crises take so much of your time that you do not have the opportunity to update your employee handbook to include current employment laws. Or your organization has grown and additional employment laws must be integrated into your organization. A strategic HR plan will allow you to maximize your resources while minimizing your overhead expense. Often conducting an HR Compliance Audit is a good foundation for establishing HR ”best practices.” APNovak & Associates provides a wide variety of human resource services including HR Compliance Audits, HR Department Infrastructure Set-Ups including Policy and Procedure Development, and Training. Our consulting services can be provided on- or off-site or a combination that best suits the client's needs. Some organizations select our services to supplement an existing human resource department, while others find it advantageous to utilize our services in place of a formal human resource function.