7 April 2025
As a business owner, we know you wear many hats. No matter the industry, a business owner or employer has to be a leader, a strategist, a problem-solver…the list goes on!
As a leader, you probably find yourself in a position where you’re frequently trying to sort out ‘people problems’, or what’s commonly known as ‘the HR stuff’. Hiring, managing teams, ensuring compliance with employment law and government legislation, and navigating workplace dynamics – it can all get overwhelming when you’re also juggling your responsibilities as a business owner.
The truth is that HR isn’t a nice-to-have for a business, big or small. Coaching, guiding, and educating your team (and yourself!) on HR best practices can transform your workplace. It isn’t just about avoiding legal pitfalls or ticking off compliance boxes.
Think of HR coaching like investing in your business’s future. When you equip your team with the skills to communicate effectively, manage challenges proactively, and align with your company’s goals, you’re building resilience and agility. Whether you’re navigating remote or hybrid work, managing performance reviews, or simply wanting to create a workplace culture that attracts top talent, HR education is the foundation.
In this blog, we’ll explore the 3 ways we help businesses coach, guide, and educate their teams on the ins and outs of HR.
We’ve all had our fair share of working lunches because let’s face it: not everyone has the time or resources to invest in a full-blown course! This option is designed to give busy professionals a way to get foundational knowledge on HR topics.
Who it’s for: Businesses seeking a low-commitment introduction to HR best practices, whether it’s for their own company, or to increase their knowledge so they can advise their clients better.
Our approach: Informal, interactive, and ideal for small groups. The content of the presentation is always tailored to the audience. In this case study, we hosted a lunch with Orr, Martin and Waters Chartered Accountants when they realised they had gaps in HR knowledge which posed a challenge when it came to understanding and addressing their clients’ broader workforce-related needs.
Our goal: This option aims to provide companies with valuable insights and practical knowledge, covering essential HR topics such as employee engagement, talent management, and compliance.
Interested in having a complimentary lunch and learn with us? Reach out to the team here.
This option is a more intensive learning program that can range from an introductory course to all things HR, to specific topics that you want to upskill in.
Who it’s for: Businesses who have a designated ‘HR person’ in their team, but that person doesn’t have the experience or knowledge around legislation, compliance, or best practice yet. Our case study on an HR Training and Education Program we conducted over several weeks is a perfect example of this.
Our approach: It’s tailored to fit exactly what your business and participants need. The course is designed to benefit both your team and your business as a whole. We identify what your business needs from its HR person or the team member you want to upskill, and also address any gaps in your present HR setup. The training is never generic or copied from a textbook, and features practical, real-life scenarios.
Our goal: The program is more of a crash course for businesses who already have a team member performing the HR function in the business, but they need to upskill. The course can also result in team members gaining a better understanding of how to carry out their HR work at your business, and consequently getting more confident in their role.
Does your business need an HR training program for your team? Or maybe you have a client who wants to stop relying on an external HR resource and want to upskill a team member? Contact our team to learn more.
Of course, there are cases where businesses need more than a lunch and learn or an HR crash course, and want a dedicated HR resource in their team. We’ve found that plenty of business owners or employers don’t have the capacity to handle HR themselves or don’t have a person in-house they can train for it yet – which is where Now Actually can step in.
Who it’s for: Businesses who want a flexible yet tailored HR solution without committing to a full-time team of HR professionals.
Our approach: This is our most hands-on option and one where we get to be a part of your team. Fractional support is the comprehensive solution we have for businesses who want HR support for their specific needs. Whether it’s filling a gap in their team, delivering on planned projects (like performing an HR audit or creating policies with the latest legislation in mind), or upskilling HR professionals so they can be the internal resource, our fractional HR service does it all.
Our goal: We aim to provide your business with the HR support it needs, when you need it. Not every business needs an in-house HR department, or can afford to have one right now. Tapping into a team of seasoned HR professionals can provide you with flexible, scalable HR expertise that supports you now and in your future growth.
A great example of how fractional HR helped a business grow from a team of 3 to 30 staff is outlined in our case study here.
Curious? Explore how fractional HR can support your business here.
