(PRWEB) May 1, 2009 -- Astra HR, a leading provider of innovative outsourced human resource management solutions, today announced the launch of its proprietary HR assessment tool. HRVantage. This is a free assessment tool that Astra HR created to help business owners and HR professional's evaluate internal policies to ensure they are compliant with government employment regulations. If these regulations are overlooked companies could face costly employment litigation. According to a recent study conducted by Jury Verdict Research, employment litigation is on the rise, with the median award companies can expect to pay in an employment case totaling upwards of $276,000.
Astra HR's, HRVantage is an assessment that consists of an eight question version found on Astra HR's website (http://www.astrahr.com). Participants answer a series of HR and compliance related questions that help to evaluate current hiring and firing policies, policy enforcement procedures and wage compensation issues. Once the mini assessment is complete, participants will receive an overview of responses, some statistical reference data, and a comparison to what Astra HR considers best practices for each answer.
Following the mini assessment, participants are invited to take a more thorough assessment that is administered on-site or remotely by an Astra HR expert consultant. The complete HR assessment will provide management with a comprehensive evaluation of how the company can improve its employment practices and reduce the risk of entering into employee litigation. Following the in-depth assessment, the Astra HR consultant will provide the company with customized, strategic recommendations to strengthen its processes to avoid an expensive and time intensive employee lawsuit.
"Astra HR is thrilled to provide existing and potential clients with the HRVantage assessment tool to help pinpoint areas in which HR processes can be improved, thereby preventing the possibility of unnecessary litigation," commented Michael Irvine, COO of Astra HR. "Our HR consultants are experts on employment practices, and the creation of this assessment showcases our knowledge and commitment to helping companies save time and money."
Not only does Astra HR help to identify HR risks, but we can also create and implement customized solutions that will help to improve HR policies and procedures. Offering services that go beyond payroll and online portals, Astra HR has a breadth of customizable services that range from employment administration, payroll processing, benefits administration and management, to government compliance, risk management, information technology, and employee recruiting and selection.
About Astra HR (http://astrahr.com):
Astra HR is a leading provider of full service HR management solutions that is firmly routed in the commitment to helping our clients maximize their people and business performance. Headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, Astra HR, the aggregate of consolidations, has been helping clients streamline HR administration processes and leverage their HR investment since 1994, with approximately 10,000 work site employees and upwards of $1.3 billion in total portfolio revenue. Astra HR offers HR best practice management solutions to companies of all sizes that empower your people and enable your company to meet and exceed your business goals.