Foundational HR

Set Your Business up for Success

Clients nationwide trust The Big Picture Consulting for comprehensive employee management services. No two businesses are the same, no two states have the same regulations, and no two situations call for the exact same response.... so we don’t stand for one-size-fits-all solutions. We promise never to use wizards, AI mumbo-jumbo, or canned responses. You’ll receive real, personalized advice and support from our HR pros to help you protect your employees and your long-term business interests.


You get every one of our foundational services standard with a Retainer account, providing the essentials to manage HR compliantly and successfully. If you work in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, garage doors, or any other residential service company, you'll want the advantage of having The Big Picture Consulting on your team.

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Human Resources Services at the Foundation of Your Business


  • It Starts Here: Foundation Retainer Account

    Get the basics you need to support your business with a Foundation Retainer account with The Big Picture Consulting. 


    We'll set you up with foundational HR items, plus an OSHA-compliant safety program. The documents, handbooks, and expertise you get from us aren't generic. They're guaranteed to apply directly to your business, whatever your industry, size, and state. 


    Contact us to sign up and get your foundations set.

  • On-Call HR & Management Advice

    Our most popular service is simply making ourselves available.


    If you find yourself spending your precious time dealing with aggravating employee management situations, give us a call. Let our HR pros—including the H.R. Guy himself, Ian Schotanus—be your trusted and unbiased advisors to help you tackle challenging employee interactions. 


    Calling on The Big Picture Consulting removes any emotional bias from your immediate situation, so we can help you resolve employee-related challenges effectively and compliantly. 


    Best of all, we work with residential services providers every day, so a new and surprising issue you encounter may be something we get asked about every week! 


    With your ongoing Retainer account you get UNLIMITED access to our help! Even if you don't have a Retainer account, you can schedule a one-off employee management call to get advice on an urgent situation. Visit the Contact Us page to get in touch.

  • Employee Life Cycle Review

    Want to find out where your business stands? We walk with each client through a personalized Employee Life Cycle Review. During this 30- to 60-minute consultation, we cover a comprehensive review of your company, including the full employee life cycle, to help you identify and address compliance vulnerabilities so you can run your business with greater peace of mind. 


    Owning a residential service company is hard. Not only do you have to deal with typical business-owner responsibilities, you also have to deal with unique compliance challenges. Without the proper knowledge, your company is vulnerable to compliance issues that can cost you... big time. Let us help you find these risks before they get you into trouble.

  • Standard and Custom HR Documents

    Compliant documents are critically important for consistency, clarity, and employee accountability. We provide you with a full set of HR documents and templates you can simply pick up and use. We can also review and/or create any others you need, specific to your state, including:

    • New hire
    • Disciplinary
    • Employee termination
    • Property return
    • Financial responsibility
    • Onboarding packets
    • … And more!
  • Employee Handbook Creation

    Your employee handbook is the cornerstone of your operation. Our pros can review and update your existing handbook, or help you create one from scratch! 


    We'll meet with you to learn about your operation, get context on critical policy decisions, and create a custom handbook to help you manage your team. While your business decisions are yours alone to make, we'll offer recommendations based on industry best practices to help with your recruiting and employee retention.


    After a one-on-one consultation to understand what you need, we will create a personalized handbook that meets all state and industry regulations to help you run your business smoothly. 

Take the next step to get peace of mind! Contact us today.

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