Ian Beaumont
Group CEO
Business and people support for startups.
Starting a business is one thing, but becoming an employer brings a whole new set of responsibilities. Omny gives you access to the specialist support you need without building an internal team.
Get your first hires right
We’ll help you establish the right foundations the moment you start employing people – from employment contracts and HR policies to team structure and company values.
Expert help when people problems arise
Access experienced HR and employment law specialists when you’re dealing with absence, performance concerns, or other situations you’ve not had to manage before.
Feel confident meeting your employer duties
From safety risk assessments and policies to employment compliance and legal advice, we’ll help you understand what you need to do and set you off on the right foot.
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Helping you through the people challenges startups don’t always see coming.
When you’re focused on developing your product or service, winning customers and growing revenue, people management can easily become something you deal with as and when it happens.
Then someone asks for flexible working, an employee goes off sick, and you realise the employment contracts you downloaded two years ago no longer reflect how you want your business to work.
Omny Group gives your startup practical support across HR, employment law, Health & Safety and employee benefits, helping you deal with the immediate issue while putting stronger foundations in place for what’s next.
HR Support for startups
Our HR professionals ensure your people processes and strategies are right from the start. From employment contracts and employee relations to meaningful culture and values creation, our friendly specialists provide practical, growth-focused support as your team evolves, without the need to hire an in-house HR function.
Employment Law for startups
Make confident decisions when people issues become legally complex. Our employment lawyers provide creative solutions and clear advice on contracts, disciplinaries, grievances, dismissals and more, helping you manage risk and achieve the outcome you want.
Health & Safety for startups
Understand what you need to implement to keep your people safe and meet your employer responsibilities. From your first risk assessment and Health & Safety policies to fire safety, training and ongoing advice, our accredited consultants help you put the right measures in place as your business grows.
Employee Benefits for startups
Give talented people another reason to choose your startup. We can help you create a benefits package that works for your budget, including workplace pensions, salary exchange, life assurance, private medical insurance and wellbeing benefits.
Get the basics right before they become a problem
It’s easy to put HR on the to-do list for “when we’re bigger”. But poorly drafted contracts, missing policies, or inconsistent processes can become much harder to fix once you’ve scaled. We help startups put sensible foundations in place at the start.
Deal with difficult situations without figuring them out alone
Your first disciplinary, grievance or long-term absence can be daunting when you’ve never managed one before. You can speak to our HR specialists for either practical guidance or hands-on help, with employment lawyers available when a situation needs specialist legal input.
Attract and engage talented people
Startups need great people to grow, but competing for talent can be difficult when larger employers can offer bigger salaries. Omny Group can help you develop a stronger employee proposition – including effective people management and workplace wellbeing, plus benefits that provide genuine value.
Trusted by
Angie Crush
Head of Employment Law
Mike Kealey
Managing Director, Omny HR
Amanda Menahem
Group HR Director & Head of Omny Performance
Chris Halloran
Group Finance Director
Jonelle Wilkin
Group Head of Operations
Russell Corlett
Health & Safety Director
Lorraine Williams
Senior Legal Director
Paul Andrews
Director
Frequently asked questions
What business support does Omny Group provide for startups?
Omny Group provides startups with specialist HR, employment law, Health & Safety and employee benefits support. This can include employment contracts and policies, employee relations, absence and performance management, legal advice, Health & Safety risk assessments and employee benefits. You can access individual areas of expertise or combine services as your business grows.
When should a startup get HR support?
It’s a good idea to get HR and wider people foundations in place as soon as you start employing staff. This can include employment contracts, policies, onboarding processes and understanding your responsibilities as an employer. You don’t necessarily need a full-time HR manager. Omny can provide HR and people support for startups on an ad hoc, project or ongoing outsourced basis, depending on what you need.
What HR policies does a startup need?
The policies you need will depend on your business and employees, but common areas include sickness absence, holidays, disciplinary and grievance procedures, flexible working, equality and diversity, Health & Safety and data protection. Omny can help you identify which policies are appropriate for your startup and create or review the documentation you need.
How can a startup deal with a difficult employee?
The right approach will depend on the circumstances. Issues involving performance, conduct, absence or grievances should be handled fairly and consistently, following appropriate processes. Omny’s HR specialists can talk you through the situation and help you decide what steps to take, or step in to handle it on your behalf. Where there is a significant legal risk, our employment lawyers can provide additional advice.
Do startups need a Health & Safety policy?
The Health & Safety arrangements a startup needs depend on the nature and size of the business. If you employ five or more people, you need a written Health & Safety policy. Omny Group can help you understand your responsibilities, assess workplace risks and put appropriate policies and procedures in place.
How can startups attract and retain employees?
Startups can compete for talent by offering more than just salary. A positive culture, good management, development opportunities, wellbeing support and valuable employee benefits can all contribute to attracting and retaining people. Omny can help you strengthen these areas through HR support, employee benefits and wider people expertise.
Can Omny provide outsourced HR for a startup?
Yes. Omny can provide flexible outsourced HR support for startups, from occasional advice through to more comprehensive ongoing support. This allows you to access experienced HR expertise as your team grows without necessarily employing an internal HR function.
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