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Human Resources Case Study |
This company lacked 'people management' expertise. Link put in an HR advisor to the board to help with growth plans.
Company profile:
AIM listing electronics research and development company
The problem:
Implementation of HR policies and processes to underpin intended AIM listing and consequent growth plans
The issues:
- No legally compliant employment contracts and management policies or controls
- Insufficient ‘people management’ expertise in directors and managers
- Need for planned recruitment and growth, whilst managing poor performers out
- Ongoing requirement for day to day expert HR input to achieve business strategies
The actions:
- Devised and issued employment contract documents, setting standards and negotiating changes
- Increased headcount from 22 to 65 in line with ambitious growth and expansion plans
- Implemented staff performance appraisal processes and delivered consequent training plans
- Recruited for expansion in North America
- Handled disciplinary hearings and advised in dismissal situations
- Subsequently downsized Company with 25 redundancies following loss of major sales contracts
- Worked with management team in many diverse situations on HR issues
The results:
- AIM listing of plc successful
- Company strategies and tactics underpinned with relevant HR input
- Proactive HR expertise now embedded in company culture
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