Human Resources
HR is PR – Preston Russell
Had someone fly through the interview process only to turn out a dud?
Had an employee submit a ‘padded ‘ CV that got them the job?
Do you need assistance with training, remuneration or performance management?
At Preston Russell Law it is our belief that the working career is a life cycle. We have the experience and knowledge to help everyone - employers and employees, through their working life cycle.
There is the conception stage where the employer assesses whether they need to employ someone or to engage a contractor to meet anticipated work demands, and where the employee looks at what type of training they need to progress a career.
- We can help the employer assess what their employment/contracting needs are and help a current employee develop their training path to match their desired career path.
Another stage in the life cycle is to look at the advertising and development of the job description/specification. From a potential employee’s perspective the next step is obviously the application for a position.
- Our expertise can help an employer develop job descriptions/ job specifications and to develop advertising strategies for the position – placing ads in the local paper isn’t always the most targeted way to get the person you want.
- From a (potential) employee’s perspective we can help them prepare to apply for a position with CV development.
One of, if not the, most critical part of the life-cycle is the assessment of applicants for a position. It is also critical for the potential candidate to be able to show off their attributes to the best possible advantage.
- We have the experience and knowledge to develop application forms to allow an easy “first screen” of potential applicants for a position.
- We have experience in developing assessment tools such as interviewing and testing techniques such as psychometric and job skill testing. For the employee we can help coach the individual so that they are appropriately prepared for an interview and any testing that may ensue.
Once the decision to employ is made there is a need to arrange for the person to obtain an employment agreement and be successfully inducted into the workforce, and the community if they are coming from out of town.
- Our team has decades of experience in preparing and negotiating employment agreements on both an individual and a collective basis; from both the employer’s and employee’s side of the fence. We can also help develop an induction plan to help the individual become an integral part of the employer, very quickly and successfully.
Having employed the new employee there is a need to keep them upskilled with ongoing professional development.
- On both a strategic and tactical level we can help develop a Training Needs Analysis which will match the employers and employees needs with the ever changing demands of the workplace and economic conditions.
Remuneration is a key aspect of keeping the employees satisfied and the employer in the market for retaining their existing workforce.
- We have many years experience in developing remuneration strategies to enhance an employer’s ability to retain staff and to help staff propose different remuneration packages for theirs and the employer’s benefit.
Keeping staff satisfied is a key ingredient in retaining valuable people.
- Knowing what the employees feel about the organization and what could be done to enhance the employment and management relationships is key to managing a successful and happy workplace. Our experience in developing workplace and attitudinal surveys will help manage this task.
Managing performance, both outstanding and under performance is a major issue for both employers and employees.
- Managing the performance of staff from both an employer’s and an employee’s perspective is one of our key competencies. We can provide advice and instruction on how to manage the performance process for the best outcome for both the employer and the employee.
Disputes and personal grievances are the bane of an employer’s life and the lifeblood for some employees.
- Our experienced team knows how to manage the disputes and personal grievance process and can represent both employers and employees in these disputes.
Often during the business life-cycle there will be a need to review an employer’s structure.
- How is your business working? Is the current structure appropriate? Do staff see operational efficiencies? We can help you implement these changes. And if the worst comes to the worst…
- We can help develop a plan to assess the employer’s needs and to navigate the process of restructuring, particularly where this has implications for staff.
There comes a time when employers and employees part.
- Our knowledge and experience can help in the processes of dismissal, retirements, redundancy, resignation and exit packages. We can also help where someone is claiming constructive dismissal.
We believe we have a team that can deliver the best service with knowledge and experience.
Preston Russell Law works to keep you and your staff working efficiently and effectively. When you need workplace assistance – from one staff member to all of them – we will work with you to ensure you deliver what’s best for your business.
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Preston Russell Law has the expertise to ensure the best advice for you and your company. You spend the best part of 40 years working as an employer or employee.
Why not ensure you make the best use of that time? Call us today on 211 0080 and ask Brian Richardson for a free consultation.
