HR & Not for Profit Organisations
There is a rich diversity of the types, styles, sizes and functionality of organisations in the "Not for Profit" sector or charitable status organisations. Despite this diversity they have some common features which led to issues and concerns with which we have advised and assisted other similar organisations. Specifically
- Issues with employees - often small in size and therefore do not have an in house HR capability; legal advice is too expensive and the concern is too close to home to be dealt with by immediate line management. This is where an affordable HR advisor can assist giving and implementing practical advice to bring the issue to a resolution.
- Need to change and develop to meet changing conditions in the external environment. Affordability and meeting the needs of external stakeholders are really important and therefore change is inevitable. HR can help and support you through that change.
- Governance issues - the board of directors have specific responsibilties and from time to time may require external and professional review and advice to ensure prudence.
In addition to work featured for not for profit organisations we have also completed
- Review of employment contracts and policies for independent schools with charitable status. Although teachers have a employment structure influenced by the Public Sector and Teaching Unions - support staff who are equally important to the effecient functioning and operating of the school. A review of all contracts of employment, employment policies and current practices lead to a recommendation to the Board of Govenors to implement support contracts that meet the different needs of support staff, provided a platform for a restructure of management responsibilities and ensured uptodate handling of current employment matters including maternity, performance and retirement.
- Implementation of an "Emotional Contract" to a Performing Arts Company to members of the company who were travelling overseas for a significant production. The aim was to have a constructive dialogue and statement of expectations of behaviour and professionalism that went beyond the employment contract - in other words how the individuals and teams engaged and represented the organisation.
- Advice and support to a Membership Organisation who have a small number of employees but a significant global memebrship who are passionate about the affairs of the organisation on Executive structure and relationship between employee body and Board. Ultimately this lead to coaching on approach to secure the approval of recommendations to the Board.
- Recruitment Strategy and Appointment of senior member of management team of Service Provison Organisation. This involved redefinition of the role and responsibilites, structuring the selection process and being an independent assessor on the interviewing panel.
How we can add value to your organisation - just a few examples
- Review and audit your employment policies and practices to
ensure compliance with current legislation and best practice. This
could give your Board peace of mind or the way forward.
- Independenet review of reward strategies
- Practical case management of a particular issue or concern
- Development workshops and coaching of managers or other key staff on people management issues
- Consultancy support on structure, reporting lines and governance
Our approach
- To understand your needs and develop an implementation plan that is managable and achievable
- To develop your skills so that the learning stays in the organisation
- Be sympathetic to the ethos and objectives of your organisation
- To agree a fee structure that meets your needs and our - there are different ways we can do this
- To work alongside you to bring about the desired outcome
If you are interested in finding out more, please give us a call for a speculative discussion.
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