Recruitment
Attracting skilled and talented people is a huge investment of time and money. It can be difficult to strike a balance between keeping a business running, and hiring the right person, in the right job and at the right time. I work with you to recruit successfully to grow and enhance your business:
- Create the right job design, job description, people specification and advert
- Find the perfect fit recruitment agency to advertise the job, in the most cost effective way for your business
- CV screening and shortlisting candidates
- Organise interviews
- Be part of the interview panel and prepare questions which gets the best responses from candidates
- Draw up contracts of employment and offer letters
- Prepare induction documentation
- Manage pre-employment references, DBS and Right To Work checks
Benefits, Rewards and Pay
Businesses can sometimes struggle on how best to structure compensation, and though salary is important, it isn’t always the most important aspect. Flexible working, time off in lieu or buying extra leave for example, can be just as valuable to people as a salary is.
I work with you to design, develop, set up and implement a pay and benefits structure that fits your budget and is important to your people.
Employee Work Cycle
Your people are now successfully on board, but what happens when things aren’t working so well, your employee costs are rising, or people aren’t as motivated as they once were?
Healthy workplace relationships are essential to the success of any business. Minor problems can develop into grievances or disputes if not dealt with quickly and effectively. Dealing with conflict at an early stage will save time, money and stress.
I work with you to resolve issues and situations that all businesses face sometimes, and get you and your people back on track, including:
Attendance at work issues
Managing sickness absence
Employee conflict and disputes
Disciplinary and capability matters
Suspensions
Grievance claims
Carry out investigations
Day to day HR advise
Employer-employee engagement
Motivating teams
Managing performance
Creative an effective exit process
Staying Compliant
Your business will need to comply with statutory employment legislation, which can be difficult to understand and navigate. I reduce the business risk, by making sure all of your documentation, processes, policies and working practices are up to date and compliant:
Draw up contracts of employment and handbooks
Draw up template letters and documents for all your HR activities
Carry out an HR audit, to assess the risk against legal requirements
Create new, or review and update existing HR policies and procedures
Advise and guide you through the process if your business receives a tribunal claim
Support tribunal preparation and assistance with legal representation
Deal with day to day HR matters and queries
Performance, Motivation and Engagement
Enhancing your teams performance is critical in keeping people engaged and motivated. It creates opportunities for your team to use their strengths every day. Accomplishing goals will motivate people and gives them a chance to develop their skills. I work with you to:
Identify your people’s training and development needs
Research and source the right training and development opportunities that fits your budget
Provide bespoke line management, coaching and training
Link your Training and Development Strategy to the businesses core competencies
Design and develop an HR strategy that fits the business context
Develop people solutions and initiatives which supports business objectives
Understand where performance, engagement and motivation with your team can improve and develop activities to enhance this.
Organisational Change
Sometimes changing the way your business works or operates may mean reducing or removing a function from your business. Ensuring you have the right structure in place is essential to supporting these changes. Businesses and employees can have a hard time coping with these changes, and businesses can experience decreased productivity and morale during periods of change. I work with you to:
Assess the need for change and identify the commercial risks and people considerations
Advise and give practical support on the restructuring consultation process
Ensure all communications to people are compliant with employment legislation
Ensure any changes are progressed with respect, compassion and care
HR Foundation For Success
Getting a robust and effective HR foundation in place is essential for any business which employs teams. The right foundation will not only ensure your business stays compliant, but gives a springboard from which your people can flourish, thrive and grow as your business grows. I work with you to:
Identify where the gaps are in your HR services
Plan to bridge the gaps and provide operational and practical support to fill these
Help you to communicate the changes to your staff
Monitor and implement any changes in line with current HR practices and legislation
