Marilyn is always there for us and is able to provide her valuable guidance, usually in less than 30 minutes. Not only that, but her solutions and responses are always tailor-made to suit our business needs. She is a very meticulous individual and will always provide a detailed list of actions that may be applied to a particular person or a situation and how to avoid similar situations from recurring in the future… Her mentoring and guidance is of exceptionally high standards and a source of invaluable insight; she has an in-depth knowledge and a thorough understanding of each and every aspect related to HR, and this makes her an irreplaceable mentor.
HR Services
HR Advice for small businesses
Small business are rarely in a position to employ dedicated HR staff; Marilyn offers HR services to the managers and employees of the business either by telephone and email advice with quarterly on-site visits, or, for example, by attendance in the client’s offices one day each week, to cover HR-related tasks. Please call to discuss the possibilities.
Staff Handbook Policy Writing
There is always vast amounts of information that staff need to be aware of. The Handbook covers everything you want your staff to know. For example, Code of Conduct, Disciplinary & Grievance Procedures, rules around sick pay, staff facilities, personal use of equipment; the entire range of benefits and rules. The provision of a Staff Handbook will quickly save its inception costs, as it releases the time of established staff in the giving of this information. In the event that a Handbook is not required, but policies are needed, individual policies on any topic can be provided.
Guidance for Managers
It seems that organisations rarely provide guidance for managers into what is expected of them in their managerial role (as opposed to their job tasks). This guidance document – tailor-made for your organisation, can be used for all managers immediately, and then in management induction, to make sure that all managers are aware of all the responsibilities they have to their staff and the organisation.
Stress Risk Assessments
Because all employers have a duty of care towards their employees, (and in particular as a result of the case law contained in Northumberland Council –v- Walker), a stress risk assessment aims to confirm: 1. Whether the job is intrinsically stressful 2. Whether the job incumbent has an issue in the personal/private life that is contributing towards their feelings of stress/anxiety/depression 3. Whether there is another underlying issue to be resolved The process is to demonstrate that the employer is discharging their duty of care to employees, as well as providing valuable and unbiased evidence in the event of a subsequent claim to the Employment Tribunal. A pro-forma is used so that all employees being assessed are asked the same questions, and this document follows the HSE Guidance.
Psychometric Tests and Occupational Personality Questionnaires
There are two distinct categories into which occupational testing fall. One being psychometric tests (which focus on right or wrong answers), and personality testing. Although more recently, a new test has been developed which measures managerial judgment which is seen as an innovation in the field. Testing, particularly Managerial Judgment, the Occupational Personality Questionnaire and the Myers Briggs Type Indicator, can also be used as a developmental tool; providing valuable insights to leaders, managers and supervisors about themselves in a safe environment, and nowadays often forms part of leadership development programmes.
Test Stock
Currently Marilyn is able to offer the following tests, however should you require one that is not on the list, then these can be provided upon request:
Management Scenarios
This test places candidates in situations that any manager is likely to meet, and asks them to decide how desirable/undesirable each course of action will be. The test will give you results on Managing Objectives, Managing People and Managing Reputation. Marilyn will also provide you with development sheets to give to candidates and areas to probe at interview.
Advanced Managerial Test Battery
These tests are aimed at manager recruitment. There are various test choices are available from his Test Battery, such as – Verbal Application, Numerical Reasoning, Verbal Analysis and Numerical Analysis. If you are unclear as to test choice, Marilyn can discuss this with you.
Personnel Test Battery
This Test Battery is aimed more at administrative staff, and includes test choices such as – Verbal Usage, Numerical computation., Clerical Checking., Verbal Comprehension, Numerical Reasoning, Basic Checking and Text Checking
Occupational Personality Questionnaire and Myers Briggs type Indicator
These tests can be used for recruitment, but are extremely helpful for management development and team development processes.
