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Outsourcing HR for your agriculture business is easy with Peninsula

When it comes to HR, you reap what you sow - and farms are no exception.

Whether you need help managing the Seasonal Worker Scheme, or need support with employee relations and wellbeing - handling HR can be a hassle.

Without dedicated HR support, managing staff concerns could get in the way of what you do best - running your farm. That's where Peninsula comes in. We can help your farm business deal with common workplace issues, such as:

Recruitment of employed, self-employed and seasonal workers.

Ensuring you pay your workers at least the National Minimum Wage.

Checking whether employees have the Right to Work in the UK.

If you want to ensure the protection of those working or visiting your farm in confidence, Peninsula is here to help. We’ll ensure your legal compliance, take care of your farm policies, and offer expert advice – whenever you need support.

HR Services

  • Policies and documentation

    Policies that suit you – we’ll adapt our support around your industry.

  • Annual reviews

    Thorough reviews to check your policies, procedures, and processes are still compliant

  • 24-Hour HR advice

    Unlimited, round-the-clock guidance from experts who know your business.

  • Staff contracts

    Legally-watertight agreements between you and your workers, written by experts.

Ensure compliance with Peninsula's employment law experts

You need to ensure you provide staff with the correct working hours, pay, and adequate working conditions. Whilst essential, managing it all can be overwhelming, especially when trying to grow your business.

When you become a Peninsula client, our team of legal experts will guide you through all of your legal requirements - ensuring every action you comply with the latest employment law, as well as legislation relevant to the agricultural industry. And, if you ever encounter employment tribunal claims, we can help with that too. As part of your Peninsula package, our team will handle the entire process - including:

Your legal paperwork.

Taking witness statements.

Defending you at a tribunal.

So, you can relax and focus on growing your business, whilst we handle your HR.

Create relevant policies with Peninsula's documentation service

Your staff needs employment contracts. Not to mention, they need to be aware of how to report inappropriate conduct, and clear grievance and disciplinary procedures.

That's where Peninsula can help. With unlimited documentation support, you’ll receive expert-made:

Employment contracts.

Employee handbooks.

Grievance and disciplinary procedures.

So whilst you continue to grow your farming business, we'll support you with your HR documentation. And whenever the legislation changes, you can feel confident your documentation consultants will update your paperwork to keep you safe

Peninsula offers HR advice 24/7 for businesses in the agriculture industry

As an employer, problems at work arise when you least expect it. And if you haven't dealt with a certain issue before, you might not know where to start.

That's where Peninsula comes in. With one of our HR packages, you can benefit from an advice line which is open 24/7, 365 days a year - offering unlimited support to you when you need it most.

Whether you want to know if your staff can work overtime, or want to ensure your workforce is receiving the mental health support they need, our CIPD-qualified consultants will provide their expertise.

So, no matter the day or time - all the HR answers you need are just a phone call away.

Helping employers like you for 40 years

For over 40 years, thousands of business owners have chosen Peninsula for HR and Health & Safety support. Discover what they have to say.

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“Peninsula helped us put all our policies in place and advised in areas to help us actually grow the business in a good way. It frees up more time, but also educates me to be a better leader and to make sure everything's done in a fair way”

Gareth, Managing Director

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Get wellbeing support for your agricultural workers from Peninsula

Your staff will likely deal with mental health struggles at one point or another.

For your employees, your seasonal agricultural workers, or even management, working on a farm is no easy task. And with spiraling costs, bad weather, and long days - it can be difficult for farmers to look after their wellbeing. By choosing Peninsula to outsource your HR, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) can be added as an optional extra to your package.

So, when your employees face problems in either their personal or working lives - we're here to support them. Our EAP service includes:

24/7 counselling.

In-person therapy.

Access to a suite of online tools.

It's how thousands of UK employers boost wellbeing, productivity, and attendance rates.

So, you can be sure you're doing everything you can to support your employees, no matter what's happening in their personal life.

HR software for your small business

Lighten your workload with the UK’s favourite online Health & Safety and HR software. You’ll free up time with heaps of clever tools and features – it’s all part of your Peninsula service.

    • Manage staff absence online

      Accept, reject, and track holiday requests in a click.

    • Complete CPD-certified courses

      Boost your skills or train your team, whenever it suits you.

    • Track your team’s hours

      Staff can clock in and out, from home or at work.

    • Schedule shifts with ease

      Create, update, and share staff rotas remotely.

    • Sort your payroll

      Save time on staff payroll admin with our easy-to-use reporting tool.

    • Attract new customers

      Advertise your business with access to a thriving online marketplace.

    • Hire new staff

      Create job listings, store CVs, and securely manage applicants online.

    • Navigate sickness

      Record sick days, store fit notes, and easily arrange sickness cover.

    • Manage staff absence online

      Accept, reject, and track holiday requests in a click.

    • Complete CPD-certified courses

      Boost your skills or train your team, whenever it suits you.

    • Track your team’s hours

      Staff can clock in and out, from home or at work.

    • Schedule shifts with ease

      Create, update, and share staff rotas remotely.

    • Sort your payroll

      Save time on staff payroll admin with our easy-to-use reporting tool.

    • Attract new customers

      Advertise your business with access to a thriving online marketplace.

    • Hire new staff

      Create job listings, store CVs, and securely manage applicants online.

    • Navigate sickness

      Record sick days, store fit notes, and easily arrange sickness cover.

    • Manage staff absence online

      Accept, reject, and track holiday requests in a click.

    • Complete CPD-certified courses

      Boost your skills or train your team, whenever it suits you.

    • Track your team’s hours

      Staff can clock in and out, from home or at work.

    • Schedule shifts with ease

      Create, update, and share staff rotas remotely.

    • Sort your payroll

      Save time on staff payroll admin with our easy-to-use reporting tool.

    • Attract new customers

      Advertise your business with access to a thriving online marketplace.

    • Hire new staff

      Create job listings, store CVs, and securely manage applicants online.

    • Navigate sickness

      Record sick days, store fit notes, and easily arrange sickness cover.

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