Top 10 Human Resources Issues
An article on one of these issues will be published in this section every month.1. Diversity & Inclusion – The Business Case It’s not just political correctness – businesses need to ensure that they take full advantage of the talent pool. What is diversity, and what’s in it for me as a business leader?
2. Reward & Recognition Does my compensation programme really attract and retain the best employees? What are other companies doing, and what is the way forward?
3. Employee Satisfaction What employees really think about the company, and what really matters to them – it’s not just a 10% pay hike that will keep them motivated.
4. Redundancy Programmes Downsizing, rightsizing, whatever you care to call it – how do you avoid the legislative pitfalls, and ensure that you are doing what’s right for those employees you no longer have room for.
5. Intern & Graduate Recruitment Intern programmes can provide a low cost in-depth view of potential recruits, and provide an alternative path into the organisation. Graduate recruitment is expensive – we examine some of the ways to avoid recruitment ‘failures’, and design an objective and fair recruitment process which really does identify the top candidates.
6. Performance Management Most companies do it, and most managers and staff hate it. How do we turn what is perceived to be a necessary evil owned by HR into a living management process which really does recognise good performance and encourages continuous improvement.
7. The New HR Business Partner When you are setting up a new organisation or expanding to a size that warrants full-time HR support, what are the basis that need to be in place?
8. The cost of and value added by the HR function is frequently questioned The cost of and value-added by the HR function is frequently questioned. What is the best model for HR delivery in your organisation – we discuss the pros and cons of the three most common approaches
9. Flexible Benefits As companies compete for the best and most talented employees, a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to compensation becomes less attractive to a diverse workforce. Flexible benefits and a ‘cafeteria’ approach to compensation elements can provide an individualised and tailored package without increasing your overall costs.
10. The New Expat You are opening your first overseas venture. Whether it’s a one man representative office or the start of something bigger, what are the factors that determine the success or failure of an international assignment, and how should you approach them.
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