“All businesses need to have a proactive approach to HR: this means identifying and addressing potential problems, as well as in developing and implementing new initiatives to improve the employee experience.”
“All businesses need to have a simplistic, but robust, employee handbook. It’s really the bible on all people matters for a business and it sets the tone, expectations and boundaries of the employment relationship from day one.”
“All businesses need to have a considered and considerate onboarding/induction framework. Onboarding is essential for setting the tone for the employee relationship and for setting employees up for success.”
“All businesses need to have well-written and concise employment contracts and position descriptions. These documents are essential for mitigating risk and for supporting both employers and employees.”
“All businesses need to have clear and comprehensive policies and procedures in place. This includes everything from hiring and onboarding to performance management and termination. Having well-defined policies and procedures helps to ensure consistency and fairness, as well as minimising legal risks.”
“All businesses need to have employment contracts in place. They’re essential for setting out the terms and conditions of employment and for protecting both the employer and the employee. They also need to be compliant with workplace law requirements and tailored to individual businesses.”
“All businesses need to have the foundational HR elements embedded into their day-to-day operations to make sure everything runs smoothly. Without structure and process in the area of people, you can’t build a positive culture.”
“All businesses need to have beautifully designed HR documents, which is something we love to do at Now Actually. When you take the time to make your HR documents and policies visually appealing, it makes you look more professional as an employer – plus, your employees are more likely to read and engage with the documents too!”
“From the HR perspective, one crucial element that all businesses need to have in place is a robust and clear set of policies and procedures. They need to have the HR foundations and go from there.”
“Many people don’t know about the positive side of HR. Talking about succession planning so a hard-working director can have a break, setting up great incentive programs to retain excellent staff, and ensuring the company has their documentation in order are all part of that positive side.”
“As a very organised individual, I see the value in businesses needing to have correct documentation and overall organisation when it comes to HR.”
We’re always on the lookout for passionate and talented HR professionals ready to take the next step in their career. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just starting out, Now (Actually) is the perfect time to get an inside look at what you can expect if you join our team.