9. Help with change
Change is an every day part of life and companies need to change from time to time as the business world moves on. HR can support change management processes in various ways. With a company re-structure to improve efficiency, HR can work with senior management to develop a new reporting structure and new job descriptions to provide strategic support. HR can take part in operational consultations with employees affected by the re-structure. HR can advise on redundancy and TUPE implications where appropriate. HR can also assist with minor changes in the workplace such as a change to terms and conditions which require consultation and agreement from employees. Working with managers they can ensure the correct legal procedure is undertaken. HR can provide the paperwork to support the process.
10. Help with reward
Rewarding staff fairly is highly important to for employee retention, get it wrong and staff will leave in their droves. Although financial reward is important for many people, it is not the be all and end of all of going to work. Non-financial reward can be just as important eg job satisfaction, challenge, etc. and HR can work with managers to help them recognise this important element of employee reward. Along with pay there are employee benefits which can make up total reward eg holidays, bonus, company car and they can be just as important. Sometimes it might be beneficial to recruit a compensation and benefits expert to help support HR in what can be a specialist area.