| Human Resources Consulting
If you’ve never worked in an organization with a dedicated
Human Resources Department, you might be wondering what
exactly it is that a Human Resources Department does. The
range of tasks is extensive but the following should give you
a general idea of the help we can provide.
Labour Planning
This is one of the most complex areas of Human Resources
management. It examines the organization's short and long term
objectives, determining the labour requirements at each stage,
and managing all the other Human Resources functions to meet
those requirements.
Governance
Operating an organization under the direction of a Board of
Directors whether it is a non-profit organization or a private
sector corporation can be a challenge for Board members and
management staff alike.
Recruitment
Executive, management, specialists, administrators and
labour. Finding the right people is critical to the success of
any organization. Recruiting is concerned with finding the
right training, experience and attitude to succeed in your
organization.
Staffing
Staffing is a term that describes the deployment of
existing employees. It is concerned with the long-term careers
of your employees. It involves identifying the long term and
changing needs of the organization and preparing existing
employees through training and experience.
Compensation
Labour costs at all levels of the organization are one of
the largest controllable expenses. Compensation is involved in
setting pay rates, designing incentive programs, and even
non-cash methods of compensation in order to maintain
employees and minimize turnover and costs.
Keeping labour costs down while attracting, retaining, and
motivating employees is the objective of a solid compensation
strategy.
Employee Benefits
As part of an organization's compensation strategy it may
decide to offer a group benefit plan that could contain one or
more of the following components: life insurance, AD&D,
prescription drug plans, dental plans, eye care, medical
specialties, travel coverage, etc. The challenge is to develop
an appropriate package and control costs.
Pensions
Like Group Benefits an organization may elect to offer
employees a pension plan. Selecting and administering the
plan, conforming to government regulations, and maximizing
return while minimizing employer expense is the where we can
add value.
Performance Evaluation
Providing employee's with positive, constructive feedback
on performance. setting goals and objectives for the
coming year, and monitoring performance is the least favourite
activity of most supervisors. We have systems and
approaches to turn this potentially unpleasant chore into a
fun and interesting experience!
Training & Development
Related to Staffing above Training & Development involves
determining if training is required and how it is delivered.
IT also involves providing employees with opportunities to
develop through experience. The objective being to maximize
employee effectiveness and productivity.
Health & Safety
More than simply managing relations with the Workers'
Compensation Board. Effective Health & Safety programs are
designed to minimize lost time accidents and their impact,
minimize WSIB expenses, and improve employee relations.
Employee Relations & Communications
Whether your organization is unionized or non-union, developing positive relations with
employees should be the goal of any employer. Effective
employee relations and communications practices will
ensure that your employees understand the objectives of the
organization and their role in meeting those objectives. We'll
ensure that they understand your philosophy, policies, and
procedures so that the organization runs smoothly.
Termination
Changes in the organization's financial
situation, market objectives, internal structure, discipline
and productivity problems, and the employee’s own career
objectives all may lead to terminations and resignations of
employment. We can ensure that terminations and resignations
are handled in the most effective manner possible.
Payroll
Producing payroll accurately and on schedule is the
function of payroll. Determining the most efficient manner of
calculating and applying salaries and wages, taxable benefits
and deductions, and accounting for these amounts.
Our expertise in the payroll field will ensure employees
are paid properly, that you receive the labour cost
information your organization requires and that all government
reports are filed correctly and on time.
We can manage the payroll in a manner that makes the best
use of your cash flow.
Human Resources
Information Systems (HRIS)
Increasingly, organizations are turning to HRIS to maintain
records, plan, administer and analyze their Human Resources
programs. Other types of systems can integrate
budgeting, labour allocation, and even provide employee
services, training, and communication. Let us show you
how technology can cut costs and manage your Human Resources.
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