Focus HR Solutions can advise you on a whole range of employment matters. We aim to minimise your risk and increase profitability through your workforce.
Below are just a few of the areas that we specialise in. We offer you objective, unbiased and practical employment advice.
If you would like more information please get in touch.
Job Descriptions
A well written job description that is current and comprehensive is an effective management tool.
A job description helps introduce new employees to their jobs
Job descriptions tell your staff what you expect of them. Why do they come to work each day? What is their purpose?
Focus HR Solutions offers customised and comprehensive job descriptions and person specifications to help you manage your business.
Induction
The first few days of a new job are extremely important to a new recruit. No matter how good they are, they need to be supported over their first few days and weeks.
Having a great induction schedule in place enables your new employee to become a effective worker sooner.
A documented, well thought out Induction process is good for both you and your new employee.
Recruitment and Selection
How do you ensure that you pick the best person for the job, but also how do you get the best people to apply in the first place?
Recruitment can be a time consuming process, but getting it right is essential for your businss.
Focus HR Solutions can work with you in this area, allowing you to do what you do best. We can do as much or as little as you want. From drafting job and person specifications, writing job adverts, and interviewing to conducting reference and background checks.
Employee Benefits and Incentives
How do you decide on the right pay rates or bonus payments? Should you provide health insurance or free gym membership? Do you increase pay annually or do you have a bonus scheme that is related to KPI's.
Today employees are looking for more that an hourly rate of pay. A competitive and attractive reward package may ensure the difference between individuals joining or leaving your business. These can include family friendly benefits, flexible working, life insurance, employee well being, and annual leave.
A clear strategy around pay and benefits must support your business goals such as retention, growth, culture and productivity. When do you increase pay, do you have a formal bonus scheme or is it ad hoc?
Contracts Of Employment
Contracts of Employment form the basis of your relationship with an employee.
Clear documents will ensure that you meet all your legal obligations, but what needs to be included and why?
We can ensure that your contracts of employment work for your business.
Existing staff must be consulted on any changes to their contractual terms of employment to avoid risk of a PG
Staff Handbooks
Whether you are a small company with just a few employees, or a larger one, having a staff handbook and clear policies and procedures will provide you and your staff with clear boundaries and guidelines.
An employee handbook reflects your business and your standards. What are your expectations of your staff - setting it out in handbook keeps everyone accountable.
A Handbook is not contractual so it is easier to change, but you still need to do it properly.
Letting Staff Go - Redundancies
Redundancies, for whatever reason, are difficult and if not handled well can have a lasting negative effect on a business.
But if you do need to make redundancies, then it is important that you support your departing employee(s) and not loose sight of the impact that any redundancy can have on your remaining workforce.
Focus HR Solutions has can guide you through the process. We will support and guide you through the complete process
Staff Turnover
There will always be some staff turnover in any business. But if too many people are leaving it can be very disruptive and costly.
How do you manage those who are leaving the business? Do you know why your staff leave? How do you ensure that those remaining are productive?
Maybe you need help with a staff dismissal or a redundancy process. When it comes to these things there are legal responsibilities that an employer has to meet.
Focus HR Solutions can assist you with the process, minimizing the risk of a costly and time consuming PG.
Team Development
Competency frameworks, employee reviews, performance plans, training and development. appraisals. 360 degree feedback - the list goes on.
You might not need all of these processes but if you want to improve the performance of your business through your workforce, it is recommended.
Focus HR Solutions can help with all or some by offering an off the shelf or bespoke performance management scheme, management coaching, competency frameworks and 360 feedback systems.
Discipline and Grievances
As an employer, this is normally one the most difficult situations to manage.
No one likes doing this, but it is so important that you get it right. Ignoring the problem will not make it go away and your workforce will not thank you for it.
A fair and consistent approach ensures that you meet your obligations. A balanced and reasonable investigation is necessary before decisions are made.
This is a particularly complex area of HR management. Focus HR Solutions can guide you through the process or conduct it on your behalf.
Change Management
Most businesses grow and change over a number of years. There will be times when you need to introduce new roles to the company or change others.
You may be merging with or acquiring another business, or you may have lost a significant contract.
You may need to disestablish a position whilst at the same time establishing new roles.
FOCUS HR can help you understand your obligations and follow the necessary procedures to the letter, to avoid expensive legal claims.