XcelHR issued the following announcement on Jan. 30.

XcelHR is now offering free HR audits to small businesses all over the country for a limited time. This offer, a value of $1,500, helps business owners identify and assess blind spots that could lead to a government fine or employee lawsuit. Research has shown that more than 40 percent of small businesses were either involved in or threatened with a lawsuit as a result of administrative oversights or errors, undelivered services, or quality of service.

XcelHR's comprehensive HR audit discovers these gaps in a business's HR practices and offers solutions to protect your business. XcelHR's certified HR specialists review business owners' HR policies and procedures to ensure they are in line with best practices. The audit covers a range of areas, including recruitment, employee handbooks, employment laws, and management training. For a full list of covered areas, click here.

With XcelHR's human resources audit, business owners will be able to:

• Craft policies that support business goals
• Verify policies are compliant with local, state and federal regulations
• Identify what areas are underperforming
• Establish best practices and a plan for improvement
• Recognize an organization's competitive position against other firms

The free HR audit offer builds off XcelHR's proactive approach to HR and helps businesses be effectively prepared for any issues they may face. Business owners interested in receiving a free HR audit from XcelHR can request one here at XcelHR.com.

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