Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – HR Consulting Services

What exactly are HR consulting services?

Answer:
HR consulting services help businesses design, fix, and improve people systems such as workforce planning, labor law compliance, performance management, retention, hiring strategy, onboarding, and employee engagement. The goal is to reduce risk, improve productivity, and support sustainable growth.

How is HR consulting different from a recruitment agency?

Answer:
Recruitment agencies focus mainly on hiring. HR consulting goes much deeper—it builds systems that ensure employees stay productive, compliant, and engaged after joining. HR consulting addresses compliance, attrition, performance, and workforce stability, not just filling vacancies.

Which types of businesses benefit most from HR consulting?

Answer:
HR consulting is especially valuable for:

• Manufacturing units
• Industrial SMEs
• Engineering & auto component firms
• FMCG & packaging plants
• Logistics and warehousing companies
• Growing businesses with 50+ employees

These environments face higher compliance and workforce complexity.

When should a company consider hiring an HR consultant?

Answer:
A business should consider HR consulting when:

• Employee attrition increases suddenly
• Compliance inspections become frequent
• Productivity drops despite full manpower
• Hiring quality declines
• The company is expanding or setting up a new unit

Early intervention prevents long-term cost and risk.

Can HR consulting really reduce employee attrition?

Answer:
Yes. HR consulting reduces attrition by fixing root causes such as poor onboarding, weak supervision, unclear roles, attendance issues, and unfair processes. In industrial settings, structured HR systems typically reduce attrition by 15–25% within a year.

Does HR consulting include labor law and compliance support?

Answer:
Absolutely. Labor law compliance is a core part of HR consulting. This includes Factory Act compliance, contract labor compliance, PF, ESIC, wage structures, statutory registers, HR policies, and inspection readiness.

Is HR consulting expensive for small or mid-sized businesses?

Answer:
No. HR consulting is often more cost-effective than hiring large in-house HR teams. Modular models such as compliance-only consulting, project-based HR setup, or retainer advisory make it affordable for SMEs and growing businesses.

How long does it take to see results from HR consulting?

Answer:
Most businesses begin to see visible improvements within 60–90 days, especially in compliance stability, attendance discipline, and supervisor accountability. Attrition and engagement improvements follow over the next few months.

Do HR consultants work on-site or remotely?

Answer:
Both. HR consultants typically combine on-site visits (for audits, training, and implementation) with remote advisory and follow-ups. This hybrid approach ensures practical execution without unnecessary cost.

Is HR consulting better than hiring an in-house HR manager?

Answer:
For many growing businesses, yes. HR consulting brings senior-level expertise, industry exposure, and proven frameworks—often at a lower cost and faster impact than building a full internal HR team too early.

Can HR consulting help during labor inspections or audits?

Answer:
Yes. HR consulting prepares businesses for inspections by fixing documentation gaps, aligning policies, training supervisors, and ensuring statutory readiness—reducing penalties, disputes, and inspection stress.

Is HR consulting only for large companies?

Answer:
No. In fact, small and mid-sized businesses often benefit the most because HR consulting helps them avoid costly mistakes early and build scalable systems without heavy overhead.

Does HR consulting support business expansion or new plant setup?

Answer:
Yes. HR consulting is extremely useful during expansion or greenfield setups—helping with manpower planning, compliance structure, hiring strategy, onboarding systems, and supervisor readiness from day one.

What results can businesses realistically expect from HR consulting?

Answer:
Typical outcomes include:

• Lower attrition
• Better compliance confidence
• Reduced overtime and absenteeism
• Improved supervisor effectiveness
• Stable workforce planning
• Higher productivity

Results vary by business but are measurable and sustainable.

How do we get started with Orbit Global HR Consultants?

Answer:
Getting started is simple. Orbit Global HR Consultants begin with an initial discussion or HR audit to understand your challenges, after which a practical, customized HR consulting roadmap is designed for your business.

Final Note

These FAQs are designed to help business owners and HR leaders clearly understand what HR consulting is, how it works, and why it delivers real value—especially in industrial and high-growth environments.

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