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National Standard for Human Resources Released

Tony Perkins - Monday, February 15, 2010
In a world first, People Smartz, as part of the HR Coach Network, is pleased to announce the release of the first national human resource standard, Human Resource Framework NS HRF-101: 2010.

The first national human resource standard was developed by representatives of industry across Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific to provide the consistency and security in human resource practices that organisations now need. Based on four years of research by the HR Coach Research Institute, the standard is designed to suit the full array of organisations – profit, not-for-profit, government, private, large and small. Importantly, the standard is there to provide guidance to organisations. It is a voluntary standard to help organisations meet their obligations as well as to develop their employees to optimise their goals.

For organisations without a structured internal human resource function, the Human Resource Framework  provides a simple and consistent method of managing people on an annual basis. The framework provides a guide to good human resource disciplines within the organisation, much the same as an accounting process. 

To learn more about the new National Standard, download the White Paper Setting the Standard from our website

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Latest Research - Business Preparing for Growth

Tony Perkins - Wednesday, October 14, 2009

 

The HR Coach Research Institute has released its latest quarterly research into employment confidence in the business sector.

The research indicates that positive signs are beginning to enter into the minds of business owners and preparations are being made for an economic recovery. Because of this there is a focus on short term business improvement strategies in readiness for the growth. 

The following is quoted from the results of the research:

"The Institute has identified that in anticipation of an economic rebound, businesses are moving into preparation mode.

The top 3 critical issues facing business have remained the same over the past year – Lack of Work or Sales, Cash-Flow and the Economic Climate.

With an improving expectation of growth in sales and profitability, businesses are looking to resource this trend with increased participation of employees as well as the recruitment of new employees. Concern in relation to finding and keeping talent could see an increase in wages bills – both through an increase in hours of part time employees, and rates of pay for full time employees. This may address the labour underutilization rates that have increased in the past year.

With a low expectation of investment in capital expenditure, businesses are maintaining a short term view in relation to return on investment strategies. This will drive business improvement strategies; building on core business rather than innovation.

As internal organisational confidence continues to decline, businesses will need to focus on internal processes. Businesses will most likely be addressing orientations, workplace and legislative policies in the coming months. This may trigger a resurgence of quality management systems in the market."

The full report on this research is available from the People Smartz Members area. To download - click on the link below:

HR Quarterly Index - October 2009
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Does Business Need Access to HR Advice?

Tony Perkins - Wednesday, September 16, 2009
It should come as no surprise that the latest research is indicating that Australian businesses are "under threat due to the increasing complex economic and labour market".

The latest white paper released by the HR Coach Research Institute talks to the maturation in professional services to Australian businesses in most professional areas (for example legal, accounting, sales and IT).  Titled "The Business of the HR Crisis", it discusses the effect a lack of effective people management practices is having over an estimated 651,000 businesses.

Some of the conclusions in the white paper include:
  • The effects of uncertainty on the confidence of employers and strategic direction;
  • The increasing management fatigue beginning to be seen due to down-sizing of workplaces
  • The effect on small businesses of not being able to attract or retain employees
  • The effect of struggling with paperwork and compliance
  • The compounding effect of industrial relations and Health and Safety legislation changes.

The cost of labour is the biggest cost on most businesses.  This cost is exacerbated by the inability for business to have access to effect people management advice and solutions.  This white paper discusses this in detail and delivers a conclusion which is not only interesting but in line with our People Smartz philosophy that "People Drive Results".

I highly recommend downloading the full white paper and would be interested in hearing your comments through our forum. If you don't have a membership (it's free), please register.

> Download the White Paper

> The People Smartz Forum

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