WorkNest

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WorkNest supports franchises with HR and Health & Safety solutions, helping you save time, reduce costs, and manage your responsibilities with confidence.

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HR and Health & Safety support for franchises

Expert advice. Practical support. A trusted extension of your team

Running a franchise is rewarding but it can also be demanding. Between managing your people and keeping on top of health and safety, there’s a lot to think about. That’s where WorkNest can help.

Our support starts from just £150 per month, giving you expert-led HR and Health & Safety support you can rely on.

How we can support your franchise

As a verified supplier for the British Franchise Association (BFA), we already support hundreds of franchisees across the UK with comprehensive HR and Health & Safety solutions. By combining both services, you’ll get cost-effective, personal and expert-led support that frees up your time, reduces risk, and gives you peace of mind.

Our flexible service starts from just £150 per month and is designed to reduce the stress of day-to-day staff, compliance, and health and safety issues, so you can focus on what you do best.

HR support from HR solutions

From day-to-day queries to recruitment, payroll and tricky employee relations issues, our HR solutions are designed to make managing people simple, affordable, and stress-free.

HR advice

  • Unlimited phone and email support on any HR issue
  • Prompt written follow-up to every call
  • Jargon-free, commercially-focused advice
  • Case files created and maintained for future reference

HR knowledge base

  • Clear, practical advice and guidance on all aspects of managing people
  • Easy-to-follow step-by-step guides and resources
  • A full digital suite of regularly updated templates and letters

Payroll processing

  • A dedicated payroll contact
  • PAYE returns filed and tax code changes implemented
  • Statutory payments including sick, maternity and paternity calculated
  • P60s, P45s, and employee queries handled

Health & Safety

Our Health & Safety support makes compliance simple and gives you confidence that your sites are safe and up to standard.

Health & Safety

  • Direct access to a named consultant plus unlimited helpdesk support
  • A clear, easy-to-use Health & Safey Policy and Handbook
  • On-site and remote visits to check compliance and give reassurance
  • Out of hours emergency assistance when you need it most

Fire Safety

  • Comprehensive Fire Risk Assessment by IFSM and TFRAR-trained consultant
  • Annual reviews with unlimited phone and email advice
  • Access to SafetyNest, our risk-management platform
  • On-site and remote support to ensure compliance and peace of mind

Training

  • A wide range of IOSH-accredited training courses for your team
  • Flexible delivery: group sessions or organisation-specific training
  • Engaging eLearning modules with videos and interactive testing
  • Certification on completion to evidence compliance and competence

Why choose our combined service?

  • One trusted partner for both HR and Health & Safety
  • Affordable packages starting from £150 per month
  • Direct access to named consultants and advisors who know your business and sector
  • 24/7 emergency support for urgent H&S issues
  • Practical, commercial guidance you can rely on
  • Watertight policies, handbooks, documents and templates
  • Intuitive tech platforms and digital resources at your fingertips

What this means for your franchise

  • Less stress – we handle the complex stuff so you can focus on growing your business
  • Lower risk – expert-led support reduces the chance of costly disputes or enforcement action
  • More consistency – ensure every franchise location is compliant and managed in the same way
  • Better value – one affordable monthly fee starting at just £150
“I cannot praise the HR service highly enough! Without exception, I have always found them to be extremely helpful and supportive. They provide a practical solution while protecting all parties.”
Sharon Tutton Operations Director | Bluebird Care

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Whether you run a single franchise or oversee multiple locations, WorkNest’s specialists will act as an extension of your team, providing the expert support you need to stay compliant, manage people effectively, and build a thriving business.

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