About HR Health Check

We built HR Health Check to give every UK business access to the same compliance diagnostic that leading HR consultancies use with their clients.

Our mission

UK employment law is complex, and keeping up with it is a challenge for any business owner. Most small and medium-sized businesses cannot afford a dedicated HR team or regular compliance audits, yet the consequences of non-compliance can be severe: tribunal claims, regulatory fines, reputational damage, and day-to-day operational risk.

HR Health Check makes professional-grade compliance assessment accessible to everyone. Our free tool lets you evaluate your HR practices across 13 key categories in around 15 minutes, with an instant scored report and a personalised 30-day action plan.

Built by HR and employment law professionals

The compliance framework behind HR Health Check was developed by a team of CIPD-accredited HR professionals, accredited to Fellow level (FCIPD), and employment law specialist solicitors. Between them, they have decades of experience advising UK businesses of all sizes on people management, workplace compliance, and employment law.

CIPD-Accredited (FCIPD)

Our HR specialists hold the highest level of CIPD professional membership, reflecting deep expertise in people management and organisational development.

Employment Law Specialists

The scoring methodology and compliance benchmarks have been reviewed by solicitors who specialise in UK employment law, ensuring questions reflect current legislation.

Trusted by Consultancies

The assessment framework has been used by leading UK HR consultancies for many years to evaluate workplace practices and identify compliance gaps.

74 Expert-Reviewed Questions

Every question maps to a specific area of UK employment law or HR best practice. Categories cover right to work, contracts, health and safety, data protection, pensions, and more.

What the tool covers

The assessment evaluates your HR practices across 13 compliance categories, including:

Right to Work & Immigration
Employment Contracts
Health & Safety
Data Protection & GDPR
Workplace Pension Auto-Enrolment
Working Time & Holiday Pay
Family-Friendly & Flexible Working
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Disciplinary & Grievance Procedures
Recruitment & Selection
HR Documentation & Record-Keeping
Pay & Reward
Employee Relations & Engagement

Important: this tool is not professional advice

HR Health Check provides general compliance guidance based on established UK employment law and best-practice standards. It is designed to highlight areas for review and give you a clear starting point for improving your HR practices.

However, it is not a substitute for professional legal or HR advice. Employment law is complex, fact-specific, and subject to change. Your results should be treated as indicative rather than definitive. We strongly recommend consulting a qualified HR professional or employment lawyer for advice tailored to your specific circumstances.

If you need professional support, our HR Partner Programme connects you with qualified HR consultancies who use the same compliance framework.

Get in touch

Have questions about the assessment, your results, or our partner programme? We would love to hear from you.