HR for SMEs

The best crafted business strategies are executed by people. People are therefore a source of competitive advantage to every business, not-withstanding its size, product/service base, geographical dispersion etc.
People management is traditionally handled by the Human Resources (HR) Function, but many Small and Medium Scale (SME) organisations do not have an HR function, which is understandable where there are few employees. A full-time HR person would be costly and probably not be fully utilised if the headcount does not warrant it.
In that situation, however, the onus rests on Executive Management and Line Managers to provide the guidance and leadership needed for effective Human Resources/People management. However, many managers are not well versed in HR Management and HR mistakes due to a lack of understanding of the current HR environment can be costly and time-consuming.

Objective
In this regard, the objective of this course is to provide the knowledge, understanding and awareness needed to efficiently source and manage the organisation’s people and create a professional and motivating Human Resources Management environment. Participants are taken on a journey that will provide a good understanding of the:
Linkage between Business strategy and HR Management
Growth stages of an SME and the identification of which stage your particular organisation is at and the HR strategies that are best suited at that point in time
Human Resources Management Process including:
Recruitment
Performance Management
Learning and Development
Career Management
Total Rewards and Motivation

Outcome: Participants
Understand the importance and need for good HR practices within an SME
Are able to develop efficient HR Strategies that meet their requirements
Know how to attract good people, retain them and motivate them to deliver great results
Post course elearning support: One week after the programme concludes participants receive in their inbox the first of three weekly eprompts.
Each prompt is designed to:
Remind participants of key take-aways
Provide further insights and learning
Drive participant’s commitment to development plan

This is a one day learning event and the Course Content is as follows:
Overview of Business Objectives
Challenges faced by SMEs
Role Of HR in Business
SME Growth Stages
The Role of HR
Sourcing the Right People for your Team
Performance Management
Learning and Development
Career Management
Total Rewards and Motivation

Audience
Owners/Executive Management of SMEs
Line Managers and HR Professionals (particularly those in SMEs) seeking to build/refresh their People Management knowledge

The Inspirational Leader

The best-crafted business strategies are executed by people. People are therefore a source of competitive advantage to every business, notwithstanding its size, product/service base, geographical dispersion etc.

People management is traditionally handled by the Human Resources (HR) Function, but many Small and Medium Scale (SME) organisations do not have an HR function, which is understandable where there are few employees. A full-time HR person would be costly and probably not be fully utilised if the headcount does not warrant it.

In that situation, however, the onus rests on Executive Management and Line Managers to provide the guidance and leadership needed for effective Human Resources/People management. However, many managers are not well versed in HR Management and HR mistakes due to a lack of understanding of the current HR environment can be costly and time-consuming.

Course Objective

In this regard, the objective of this course is to provide the knowledge, understanding and awareness needed to efficiently source and manage the organisation’s people and create a professional and motivating Human Resources Management environment. Participants are taken on a journey that will provide a good understanding of the:

Linkage between Business strategy and HR Management
Growth stages of an SME and the identification of which stage your particular organisation is at and the HR strategies that are best suited at that point in time
Human Resources Management Process including:
Recruitment
Performance Management
Learning and Development
Career Management
Total Rewards and Motivation

Outcome: Participants
Understand the importance and need for good HR practices within an SME
Are able to develop efficient HR Strategies that meet their requirements
Know how to attract good people, retain them and motivate them to deliver great results
Post course e-learning support: One week after the programme concludes participants receive in their inbox the first of three weekly e-prompts.

Each prompt is designed to:
Remind participants of key takeaways
Provide further insights and learning
Drive participant’s commitment to development plan

This is a one-day learning event and the Course Content is as follows:
Overview of Business Objectives
Challenges faced by SMEs
Role Of HR in Business
SME Growth Stages
The Role of HR
Sourcing the Right People for your Team
Performance Management
Learning and Development
Career Management
Total Rewards and Motivation

Audience
Owners/Executive Management of SMEs
Line Managers and HR Professionals (particularly those in SMEs) seeking to build/refresh their People Management knowledge

Strategy and the HRBP

Today’s harsh and competitive business climate requires professionals with a pro-active mindset that will steer and sustain businesses on a winning trajectory. In particular, research has shown that the HR Professional is critical to the organization’s resilience in turbulent times. HR Professionals must therefore, respond to these business conditions by understanding and appreciating their strategic relevance and `mold/transform themselves into a value-creating/adding function that will grant businesses the needed edge to win in the turbulent and competitive market place.

Course Objective:

In this regard, the objective of this course is to provide the knowledge and understanding needed by HR Business Partners(HRBPs) and other HR Professionals to function optimally in a strategic capacity and therefore create/add value. Participants are taken on a journey that will provide a good understanding of the:

Business strategy and the Strategic Planning Process
Concept of HR Business Partnership (HRBP)
Role of and expectations from the HRBP
Strategic HRBP’s Competencies
Practical tools, tips and techniques to increase performance
Participants will also appreciate the challenges and benefits of HR Business Partnership

Outcome: Participants
Are equipped to improve the quality of performance as an HRBP
Understand how to mitigate the challenges and unlock the benefits of HR Business Partnership
Understand how to lead their self-development

Post course e-learning support: One week after the programme concludes participants receive in their inbox the first of three weekly e-prompts. Each prompt is designed to:
Remind participants of key takeaways
Provide further insights and learning
Drive participant’s commitment to self-development

Course Content

Day 1
Understanding Business Strategy
Difference between Strategic and Tactical thinking
The Strategic Planning Process
Bringing Business Strategy to life – The Role of HR
Strategic HR Planning
Bringing HR Strategy to Life – HR Operating Models

Day 2
The Concept of Business Partnership
The role of an HRBP
Expectations from an HRBP
The Challenges and Benefits of Business Partnership
HRBP – The Competencies and Tools
Transforming into an HRBP:
Where am I today?
My Next Steps

Audience:
Heads of HR, HR Business Partners and Mid-level HR Professionals seeking to build/refresh their knowledge on Strategic HR Business Partnership