Growing SME businesses may often have finance and marketing strategies and plans in place, but may not have thought about how a ‘joined up’ People Strategy can support their business, especially where people can be both their most important asset and biggest cost.
This strategic FULLY FUNDED management programme is focused on how to develop a more focused and strategic approach to your people resource, to deliver proven business performance and success.
FULLY FUNDED through Business Growth Hub and ERDF for growing businesses in Greater Manchester area with 10 or more employees (subject to eligibility), it is ideal for Business Owners, stand-alone HR Professionals in SMEs or those who have a responsibility for HR.
The Programme consists of 4 x 2.5 hours interactive group workshop modules conducted by Zoom and 2 x 1 hour one to one consultancy sessions via Zoom:
Module 1 – Future World of Work and Business Strategy – Mon 30 Nov 9.30 a.m. -midday
Looking at the medium to long term considerations for employers to consider including impact of Covid-19, AI,
government interventions and policy and multi-generational expectations and a changing workforce. Understanding
how developing strategic people initiatives is fundamental to your wider Business Strategy.
Module 2 – Understand the context – Tues 1 Dec – 9.30 a.m. – midday
Understanding the importance of purpose, employee experience and engagement, values, behavioural competencies
and how to create a culture of employee advocacy.
Module 3 – ‘How to’ develop/build on a People Strategy for your business – Mon 7th Dec – 9.30 a.m. – midday Building strategic initiatives taking into consideration e.g. recruitment, retention, recognition, reward, skill acquisition, development, succession management, performance management, health and wellbeing, corporate social responsibility and metrics.
Module 4 – Action Planning – Mon 14 Dec – 9.30 a.m. – midday
Review and development of strategic people initiatives into a People Strategy, aligned and bespoke to deliver your
overall Business Strategy.
Small work group, shared learnings with other delegates and one to one professional HR consultancy will deliver an
outcome focused action plan that can be put into place and developed for your business.
WHAT PREVIOUS DELEGATES HAVE SAID
“A great programme. We learned so much and the connection with other businesses on their journey was invaluable!”
“Excellent course – would highly recommend to all Business Owners and HR professionals in SME businesses”
“This is a no brainer for any SME who wants to take how they manage HR to the next level”
“Really enjoyed it – lots of food for thought. Others who attended also enjoyed it too”
“I was incredibly fortunate to be able to attend the Strategic HR programme delivered by Jill. Sessions were really informative, current and allowed me to step away from the day to day and start to focus and take action for the future. Both the delivery and the peer to peer support on the session were excellent and participation in this event has driven many positive changes throughout our business, most notably the development of a people strategy which aligns to our business goals and will support us in achievement of company strategy. This programme is really worthwhile and I have already recommended it to my external peers” Nicola Ryan, Director of Colleague Support, Rowlinson Knitwear Limited
Trainer
The Programme will be delivered by Jill Bottomley, Owner/Director of the HR Dept Trafford and Warrington.
Jill has over 30 years’ strategic and operational HR experience, having developed strategic HR initiatives employed in corporate business and supporting many SME businesses develop their own HR/People strategies. With a wealth of experience, Jill will share lots of pragmatic and practical advice as well as current developments in this area.
This fully funded programme is through Business Growth Hub and funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) subject to eligibility criteria (excluded businesses include public funded, education, charities, wealth management) for businesses in the Greater Manchester Area with 10 or more employees looking to grow.
Approval will be required from Business Growth Hub and an initial and follow up meeting with a Business Growth Advisor prior to commencing the Programme.
Apply and we will contact you regarding your eligibility for the funding
Apply to:
admintaw@hrdept.co.uk
0345 053 3665
Via Zoom
Jill Bottomley
