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 the 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
- 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 reference, 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
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
Business restructuring and redundancies
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
A healthy and safe workplace
Health and safety in the workplace does not have to be complex or a burden. When implemented correctly by empowerment through all levels of your business, a positive safety culture will keep your people safe and improve productivity, which ultimately leads to a more profitable business.
I am delighted to be associated with Saint Safety Ltd, who have extensive experience of providing a wide range of health and safety solutions. Their expert knowledge, skills and competent advise ensures your business remains compliant, up to date and they simplify what can be a complex area. Their range of services includes:
- Health and safety policy creation
- Project phase planning
- Fire risk assessments
- Traffic management plans
- Risk assessment and method statements
- Health and safety training, face to face and online
- Health and safety audits and inspections
- Accreditation application and coordination
COVID Response
As infection from the virus continues to pose a risk, all businesses are being affected in some way. Your people’s health and wellbeing should remain at the heart of how you respond. I understand the difficulty this has had on many businesses, and can support you with any questions or advice you need on:
- Returning to the workplace
- The Flexible Furlough Scheme and your Flexible Resourcing Plans
- The health, wellbeing and safety of staff
- Carry out Working From Home assessments
- Staff who are self-isolating, shielding and SSP
- FAQs about pay, notice pay, annual leave, sickness absence, redundancy
- Implement COVID measures to protect your people in the workplace
