Our human resource consultancy services

Flourishing People offer human resource consultancy and advice to businesses of all sizes and in a variety of sectors. Our aim is to provide you with human resources solutions you can trust, irrespective of the size of your business.

As a small business you may not have a dedicated  human resources manager or department so our team of human resources associates will work with you to ensure that your business:

  • complies with the latest employment legislation
  • adopts and maintains good employment practices
  • maintains and develops competent and highly motivated staff
  • maximises your competitive edge through increased staff loyalty and commitment

Our most commonly requested human resource services include:

  • Human resources audits for small businesses
  • Performance management/staff appraisal processes
  • Management of staff training
  • Flexible working arrangements

Further information on each of these services is listed below.

 

HR audits for small businesses

At Flourishing People we recognise how difficult it can be for owners/managers of small businesses to keep up to date with the constantly changing requirements of employment law. This can leave you vulnerable to heavy fines and costly tribunals. Our HR audits for small businesses have been designed to provide you with peace of mind and practical solutions to this problem.

Our human resources associates will undertake a thorough audit of your existing human resources policies, procedures and documentation. We will then produce a report containing priorities and recommendations for actions to be taken to ensure compliance with current legislation and recognised good practice.

It's then up to you to decide how much of that you feel able to do yourself. If you decide to retain our services for a small monthly fee we will keep you up to date with legislative changes. Alternatively we are happy for you to contact us on an ad-hoc basis when you feel you need advice.


Performance management / staff appraisal processes

Perhaps you already have performance management and staff appraisal processes in place in your organisation, but feel that you are not getting the best out of them. Or maybe you don't currently have any arrangements in place. In which case our human resources associates will support you through the crucial first steps in introducing an effective system.

Whatever your needs regarding performance management our human resources associates will ensure that any arrangements we propose complement your existing human resources systems and processes and fit perfectly with the culture of your organisation.


Management of staff training

Every successful organisation invests in the training and development of its staff. However, many do so on an ad-hoc basis. Without a systematic approach it is difficult to answer questions like:

  • Are we investing the right amount in the right people?
  • Are we getting value for money?
  • Could we provide training more effectively?
  • What financial support is available to us?

Our learning and development specialists, several of whom are Investors In People advisers or qualified coaches will add real value to your learning and development activity. They are all experienced human resources practitioners with the ability to recommend practical solutions that really work. We can also assist you if you decide to seek external recognition through the Investors In People standard.


Flexible working arrangements

In these challenging economic times many organisations are beginning to recognise the value of flexible working arrangements.

Businesses of all shapes and sizes are also being affected by the introduction of more and more legislation relating to flexible working.

Flourishing People’s human resources associates will not only help you to comply with legislative requirements, but also to gain real business benefits from enabling staff to work flexibly.

Free downloads

Presentation: An HR Healthcheck - Haverhill Chamber Presentation 21st October 2009

Article: Getting the balance right- using Work Life Balance and flexible working arrangements to improve staff motivation and commitment

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What clients say about our human resource consultancy services:

"This system has started to create a really different feel in the organisation."
(Head of Operations - Charity)

"A very thorough service - friendly and approachable, yet professional."
(Head Teacher – Primary School)

"I felt really supported throughout the process and had complete confidence in Jacqui's advice."
(Human Resource Manager – Professional Services)

 

USEFUL LINKS

Investors in People UK
http://www.iipuk.co.uk

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
For up to the minute HR and personnel information
http://www.cipd.co.uk/default.cipd