Almost every employee attitude survey or organisational review that is conducted refers to communication as a critical area in which there is room for improvement.

With experience in the introduction of global development programmes, facilities integration and company restructuring Hinkson Associates can help to construct a communication plan and draft the wording so that it gets the message across at the right time, to the right people in the right way.

Hiring new employees to cope with additional workload or in anticipation of such an increase is a long-term investment that carries with it a long-term commitment and obligations as well as the expectation that they will be able to add value to your business.

Hinkson Associates can help by setting out a recruitment action plan that: -

The hiring decision is the client's responsibility but will be based on objective evaluation as opposed to "gut feel".

As businesses evolve and the nature of the skills and number of personnel required changes, those businesses become obliged to re-allocate staff, demand changes in working practices and in many instances make staff redundant. Making such changes requires an awareness of legal obligations concerning consultation, notice periods and compensation. Handled properly changes can be implemented without damaging the reputation of the business or the relationship with customers and employees. In fact, well managed change programmes can enhance a company's reputation as a good employer and efficiently run business.

Experience with restructuring exercises throughout the UK and Europe puts Hinkson Associates in a position to guide clients through the process and provide administrative and communications support so that the business can continue to operate while the necessary changes are implemented in a spirit of co-operation and understanding.

To those trying to manage their way through it, employment legislation can seem like a minefield of bureaucracy. To those it is designed to protect it can be either valuable security or a curtain to hide behind. Adequate awareness of employer obligations and the spirit of intent behind employee protection rights means that employers can avoid expensive mistakes and omissions and encourage employees to be confident that they are properly catered for and being treated fairly.

Clients can obtain assistance from Hinkson Associates to ensure: -

Personnel Policies and procedures do not have to be just about legal compliance. Set in the context of the business's vision and values they can be an effective addition to the communication process and a significant contributor to the culture of the company.

Routine reviews in conjunction with Employment Legislation updates will ensure that the policies in place are legally compliant. Policies that have been adequately communicated to employees will ensure that performance standards can be maintained and if necessary enforced by proper application of the prescribed procedure without fear of valid recrimination. A more pro-active stance may allow the procedures employed to be used as an operations manual to guide managers and supervisors in the organisation and development of their teams.

Hinkson Associates help clients to draft and revise policies to ensure that the style and language used supports the culture of the company, provides consistency throughout the organisation and complies with legal requirements.

Attracting and retaining the right calibre of staff to help the business grow is not only about money. …but it helps!

Paying the right amount without putting an unnecessary strain on the business's resources is not an easy target to hit.

Providing employee benefits in addition to the basic salary, commissions or bonuses, is a cost that is rarely factored in to an employee's appreciation of the value of their package.

Hinkson Associates work with clients to: -

One of the most time consuming and stressful responsibilities for an employer or a manager in a company is, having to deal with issues that arise because of human failings. Whether this is because of a lack of capability, lack of motivation, excessive enthusiasm or differences in personality, and whether the company has a procedure in place or not, it is difficult. Legislation sets out a minimum procedure designed to ensure fairness in the process of finding a remedy Hinkson Associates can provide practical guidance to: -