9 Tips To Get The Best Out Of Your HR Consultancy
What we do
We can easily adapt to your environment and coach you every step of the way, either on your site, off-site, on the phone or online. You will get a dedicated Consultant to support you with all your people and culture requirements.
Processes & Guidelines
We will tailor your HR processes and policies to perfectly fit your company's unique needs and goals. We conduct a thorough evaluation of your current HR documents, policies & frameworks to identify gaps & improvement areas.
We will then work with you to create bespoke documentation, templates, guides, policies and toolkits that suit your internal culture. We also work with our employment lawyer to ensure your documents comply with current legislation so that your HR department has the fundamentals in place to operate smoothly (without going overboard with paperwork)!
People & Culture Strategy
In the initial phase of our collaboration, we engage with clients through either an employee engagement survey or a client discovery session. This step allows us to gather essential insights into the current HR dynamics and employee perspectives. The outcomes from these discovery phases allows us to craft a bespoke HR strategy that aligns with business goals and prioritise key focus areas.
Our partnership approach ensures the HR strategy we develop addresses both the immediate and long-term needs of the organisation.
Remuneration & benefits
We collaborate with you to refine your remuneration and benefits approach, ensuring they're competitive and reflect your company's mission. By leveraging market insights, we craft strategies that attract and retain talent while maintaining financial viability.
Our role extends to effectively communicating these benefits to your employees, emphasising their value in supporting both professional and personal growth. This approach boosts employee satisfaction and positions your company as a preferred employer.
Talent management and planning
We help you align your talent strategy with your business goals, identifying skill needs and talent gaps to ensure your workforce is future-ready. Our services include succession planning and talent development, aimed at creating a flexible and growth-oriented organisation.
Our proactive talent management approach focuses on nurturing high-potential employees and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This keeps your team competitive and engaged, preparing your company for both current and future success with enhanced employee retention.
Organisational design
We partner with our clients to identify key talent needs and develop strategies to attract, retain, and develop the right people. Our approach includes performance management, leadership development, and succession planning, all tailored to enhance your team's capabilities and readiness for future challenges.
Our support extends beyond strategy development; we also provide practical tools and guidance for implementing effective talent management practices. This includes creating engaging employee development programs and establishing clear career paths that motivate and retain high performers.
Diversity and Inclusion
We collaborate with you to develop strategies that foster an inclusive workplace, where diversity is not just recognised but celebrated. Through targeted training programs, policy development, and awareness campaigns, we help create an environment that encourages open dialogue, mutual respect, and equal opportunities for all employees.
Our goal is to ensure that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best, driving innovation and enhancing company performance.
Wellbeing initiatives
We assist our clients in crafting and implementing comprehensive wellbeing initiatives that address the physical, mental, and emotional health of their workforce. By conducting thorough needs assessments, we identify specific areas where support is most needed, creating tailored programs that promote a healthy work-life balance, stress management, and overall employee wellness.
Our services range from developing wellness workshops and fitness challenges to offering resources for mental health support. We aim to foster a supportive environment where employees feel valued and have access to the tools they need to maintain their wellbeing.
Recruitment support
Our recruitment support services are designed to streamline the hiring process for our clients, ensuring they attract and retain the best talent for their needs. We offer a comprehensive suite of services, including job description development, writing & placing job adverts, screening candidates, conducting initial interviews, and facilitating the final hiring steps and onboarding.
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What we do
We can easily adapt to your environment and coach you every step of the way, either on your site, off-site, on the phone or online. You will get a dedicated Consultant to support you with all your people and culture requirements.
Processes & Guidelines
We will tailor your HR processes and policies to perfectly fit your company's unique needs and goals. We conduct a thorough evaluation of your current HR documents, policies & frameworks to identify gaps & improvement areas.
We will then work with you to create bespoke documentation, templates, guides, policies and toolkits that suit your internal culture. We also work with our employment lawyer to ensure your documents comply with current legislation so that your HR department has the fundamentals in place to operate smoothly (without going overboard with paperwork)!
People & Culture Strategy
In the initial phase of our collaboration, we engage with clients through either an employee engagement survey or a client discovery session. This step allows us to gather essential insights into the current HR dynamics and employee perspectives. The outcomes from these discovery phases allows us to craft a bespoke HR strategy that aligns with business goals and prioritise key focus areas.
Our partnership approach ensures the HR strategy we develop addresses both the immediate and long-term needs of the organisation.
Remuneration & benefits
We collaborate with you to refine your remuneration and benefits approach, ensuring they're competitive and reflect your company's mission. By leveraging market insights, we craft strategies that attract and retain talent while maintaining financial viability.
Our role extends to effectively communicating these benefits to your employees, emphasising their value in supporting both professional and personal growth. This approach boosts employee satisfaction and positions your company as a preferred employer.
Talent management and planning
We help you align your talent strategy with your business goals, identifying skill needs and talent gaps to ensure your workforce is future-ready. Our services include succession planning and talent development, aimed at creating a flexible and growth-oriented organisation.
Our proactive talent management approach focuses on nurturing high-potential employees and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This keeps your team competitive and engaged, preparing your company for both current and future success with enhanced employee retention.
Organisational design
We partner with our clients to identify key talent needs and develop strategies to attract, retain, and develop the right people. Our approach includes performance management, leadership development, and succession planning, all tailored to enhance your team's capabilities and readiness for future challenges.
Our support extends beyond strategy development; we also provide practical tools and guidance for implementing effective talent management practices. This includes creating engaging employee development programs and establishing clear career paths that motivate and retain high performers.
Diversity and Inclusion
We collaborate with you to develop strategies that foster an inclusive workplace, where diversity is not just recognised but celebrated. Through targeted training programs, policy development, and awareness campaigns, we help create an environment that encourages open dialogue, mutual respect, and equal opportunities for all employees.
Our goal is to ensure that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best, driving innovation and enhancing company performance.
Wellbeing initiatives
We assist our clients in crafting and implementing comprehensive wellbeing initiatives that address the physical, mental, and emotional health of their workforce. By conducting thorough needs assessments, we identify specific areas where support is most needed, creating tailored programs that promote a healthy work-life balance, stress management, and overall employee wellness.
Our services range from developing wellness workshops and fitness challenges to offering resources for mental health support. We aim to foster a supportive environment where employees feel valued and have access to the tools they need to maintain their wellbeing.
Recruitment support
Our recruitment support services are designed to streamline the hiring process for our clients, ensuring they attract and retain the best talent for their needs. We offer a comprehensive suite of services, including job description development, writing & placing job adverts, screening candidates, conducting initial interviews, and facilitating the final hiring steps and onboarding.
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Partnering with an HR consultant can be a game changer for organizsations looking to enhance their human resources functions. Whether it’s improving employee engagement, refining performance management processes, or navigating employment relations issues, an HR consultant brings expertise and an outside perspective. However, the success of this partnership doesn't solely depend on the consultant's expertise. It's also about how you, as a client, facilitate a productive collaboration.
Maximise the Value of Your HR Consultancy Partnership
Here are essential tips to ensure you're getting the most out the relationship with your HR consultant.
1. Have Clear Objectives
Start by outlining what you hope to achieve with your HR consultant's help. Having clear, measurable goals allows your consultant to tailor their approach and ensures that their efforts are aligned with your business's needs.
2. Communicate Precisely and Promptly
Effective communication is key to any successful partnership. Provide your HR consultant with all the necessary information and context upfront to avoid misunderstandings and delays. Equally important is your responsiveness; being quick to respond to queries, provide feedback, or approve decisions to keeps things moving forward smoothly.
3. Foster an Open and Trusting Relationship
Trust and openness create a more effective working relationship. It's helpful to have candid discussions about challenges, expectations, and feedback from both sides. This openness will lead to more tailored advice and strategies that truly address the issues you are trying to solve.
4. Embrace Their Expertise
While it's crucial to have your objectives and ideas, it's equally important to remain open to your HR consultant's recommendations. They bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table, and sometimes their suggestions might offer a new perspective or a more effective solution to a problem.
5. Provide Access to Key Stakeholders
Ensure your consultant can easily connect with team members who can provide information, insights and decision making support.
6. Support Change Management Efforts
Be an advocate for the change management strategies your consultant recommends. Support form leadership is critical to adoption of change or new systems and processes.
7. Collaborate on Strategy and Implementation
View your HR consultant as a strategic partner rather than an external service provider. Involve them in strategic discussions and decision-making processes where their input can add significant value. Additionally, work closely with them during the implementation of HR initiatives to ensure alignment and address any issues promptly.
8. Leverage Their Network and Resources
HR consultants often have extensive networks and access to a wealth of resources. Take advantage of this by asking for introductions to other professionals or recommendations on tools, systems, or best practices that could benefit your business.
9. Review and Adjust Regularly
Regularly review the progress and impact of your HR consultant's work against your initial objectives. This not only ensures that you're on track to achieve your goals but also allows you to adjust your strategy or focus areas as your business evolves, and share what’s working and what isn’t in a constructive manner.
By following these tips, you can create a productive and mutually beneficial relationship with your HR consultant, unlocking the full potential of your HR initiatives and driving your business forward.
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