HR Development and Mentoring Programme

The HR function has become far more complex over recent years with a growing list of responsibilities and specialities. For organisations of all sizes HR responsibilities range from compliance with the latest legislation to employee relations, resource planning to employee development, and much more besides.

This added complexity means that smaller organisations who don’t necessarily have the capacity or requirement for an in-house HR professional need to decide how to manage HR responsibilities.  There are a few options to choose from:

• Employ a full- or part-time HR professional
• Engage with an HR consultancy on a retained or ad hoc basis
• Upskill an employee or employees who could develop their HR knowledge and take on the necessary responsibility.

At People Business we can help with all three options above. Most of our smaller clients, however, choose the second option and engage with us on a retained or ad hoc basis. Some do choose the third option and follow our HR Development and Mentoring Programme.

What is the People Business HR Development and Mentoring Programme?

Designed to upskill individuals who are not HR professionals but who have HR as part of their responsibilities, the HR Development and Mentoring Programme provides practical guidance on how to deal with common employee relations issues. It is delivered in such a way that the individual will not only gain knowledge but also feel confident and competent in applying it to their day-to-day work.

The programme builds on an individual’s understanding of best practice in HR taking them through a series of agreed modules. There are several modules to choose from depending on their level of knowledge and areas of particular interest.

How is the programme delivered?

The format is a blend of direct one-to-one training and mentoring.  We provide a diverse set of materials and references covering the elements which make up each of the key topics of interest, including latest research, case studies, HR ‘specialist’ articles, videos, templates and more. Modules include contracts and employment law, handling grievances and disciplinaries, absence management and recruitment.

Unlike many other programmes, there is an important mentoring element which forms part of the training, which helps participants to embed their learning. This can be done either face to face or remotely and is vital to applying learning to real life scenarios faced by those on the programme in their working day. A People Business consultant will be available on the phone or via email throughout the course, so if any questions arise during the programme they can assist.

Why choose People Business?

HR is a constantly evolving field with updates in employment law, diversity practices and technology. We have developed this programme specifically to help individuals who are either not dedicated purely to HR but who have HR responsibilities, or are new to HR.

Their HR experience can vary hugely which is why this programme is tailored to the individual’s and organisation’s requirements providing training and mentoring to ensure that the knowledge gained is embedded. Our mentoring programme enables our experienced HR consultants to pass on practical knowledge and industry insights to newer professionals. It ensures continuity and minimises knowledge gaps within an organisation. Through this programme, participants will gain confidence in decision-making by learning how to address real-world challenges and develop strategic solutions.

The one-to-one approach encourages a culture of learning and by having access to a senior HR consultant mentees stay updated on best practices, trends and innovations in HR. Learning from an experienced professional boosts confidence and instils a sense of belonging and professional identity with ongoing access and reassurance throughout the programme.

To find out more about People Business’ HR Development and Mentoring Programme contact us to talk to one of our consultants.