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#1- HR Solutions that fuelled growth and expansion

Overview

Team at ‘thehrbulb’ helped Regent Research Writing Pvt Ltd. during its expansionary stage to find solutions for critical HR problems encountered owing to its swelling number of employees. The company complained of low productivity and therefore, required systematic alignment of its HR policies across the new departments and its already existing (but transforming) ones. The strategy used to enhance the productivity was calculation of operating income per employee, inclusion of monthly perks, deployment of unified communication platform & workspace tools, and enabling employee collaboration through a mix of strategies.The company was also assisted in stimulating identity, identifying target zones, strategizing future growth plans, nullifying current HR disruptions, which resulted in a notable increase in operational efficiency.

Published

20/11/2017

Format

online

Keywords

HR Solutions, employee productivity, alignment of HR policies

#2- HR Administration services that helped achieve targets

Overview

Equipment Rentals India approached ‘thehrbulb’ for its mishandled HR department which was facing high employee absenteeism and low retention rates leading to low efficiency. As an HR advisory firm, thehrbulb not only implemented performance management plans including health professionals to evaluate the employees health condition, offering medical benefits, workplace activities, flexible working hours for some departments, recognition & rewards, several work-life balance programs. These strategies ensured that employees comply with them enthusiastically, but also devised performance monitoring schemes for the management. This helped the company to achieve their monthly targets and capture a wider market through diversification (via process specialization).

Published

27/8/2018

Format

online

Keywords

Performance management, HR administrative activities, HR reports

#3- HR recruitment outsourcing that saved more than just costs

Overview

Elk Education Consultants Pvt Ltd faced skyrocketing recruiting costs owing to its offices and on-the-field operations PAN India. The team at ‘thehrbulb’ developed ongoing returnship program, implemented strategies to streamline transition, enhanced hiring speed and longevity, and improved gender diversity. Through the recruitment outsourcing services from ‘thehrbulb’, not only did the company benefit by reduced recruitment costs (and resources) and better HR management activities, it also got access to real-time reporting of recruitment initiatives, streamlined recruiting process, and rigorous candidate profiling.

Published

16/9/2018

Format

online

Keywords

Low cost HR recruitment, candidate profiling, streamlined recruitment

#4 - HR performance management tool that helped in identifying crucial competencies

Overview

EditnPublish had approached ‘thehrbulb’ to obtain solutions for unsatisfactory employee performance evaluation process owing to utilisation of similar analysis forms. Through tailor-made performance management tool offered by ‘thehrbulb,’ they analysed employee performance as well as the employee motivation on a quarterly basis with transparency. A customised evaluation form was developed with clear rules to identify/analyse knowledge, soft skills, qualifications, and proficiency of the individual required for the respective position. In addition to this, the team also assisted with management training process, development of self-assessment tools for skills gap evaluation, exploited tailor-made LMS based training modules for various positions and developed role-based learning plans. EditnPublish has understood the alignment between the company’s values and its employees performance as well as identify their employee’s core competency development challenges.

Published

2/3/2019

Format

online

Keywords

Performance management, HR administrative activities, HR reports

#5 - HR recruiting/hiring solutions that helped in value-based recruitment

Overview

MK Consulting on its expansionary stage across Indian states was in a dire need to fill its vacant spots with highly deserving and trustworthy candidates. Easier said than done, its Bangalore operations got delayed by a month due to a lack of right candidates, diverse profiles for building a robust web design team, and series of shortfalls faced by its accounts department. Even after spending resources (both human and financial), they couldn’t hire the right-fit to their company. The ‘thehrbulb’ began with first creating an HR model for the company across its Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore offices to form make them function as one single unit. The aim was to increase transparency and uniformity in rules and regulations pan India. The HR specialists performed a detailed review of the company’s current hiring process and identified several shortcomings. The set of solutions such as functional expertise, automated robust processes, reference verification, development of content for job onboards, etc. that helped the company to recruit the apt employees. These solutions address development of employee interaction process, promotional documents, innovative ways of recruitment, and produced a set of corporate values. With the involvement of ‘thehrbulb’, the company ensured that their corporate behaviour aligned with that of the employee expectations, which helped them fetch appropriate candidate profiles.

Published

27/4/2019

Format

online

Keywords

Employee Onboarding, HR Recruiting Solutions

#6 - HR payroll solutions that helped in the development of appraisal

Overview

Social Media Marketz was seeking to drive individual employee performance towards the shared business objective to enhance the financial performance of the company. But there wasn’t any mechanism that helped them review & translate the objectives of the company to each of its employees. The team at ‘thehrbulb,’ upon receiving the client’s briefing, did a thorough analysis and figured out that the employees had limited opportunity to obtain feedback and direction of the future tasks. The solution offered by the team at ‘thehrbulb’ comprised of bi-annual appraisal process, setting up objectives via S.M.A.R.T way and SWOT analysis, and development of appraisal form consisting of rating of employee’s task. The team also trained the company on how to appraise the performance of the individual, utilise the appraisal process to formalise the under-performance, encourage employees to enhance productivity, and identify the potential of each employee. The solutions helped the company to evaluate the performance of the workforce, embrace development requirements, improve productivity, and promote bi-annual appraisal process.

Published

2/6/2019

Format

online

Keywords

HR Payroll management,Performance management

#7- HR solutions that helped employee training and development

Overview

AtoZ Infoway LLP was experiencing a serious problem of training and development of its employees for which it approached the ‘thehrbulb’. The company complained of deteriorating organizational efficiency, lower turnover in last 2 quarters, poor employee performance and diminishing company growth. The HR professionals of the ‘thehrbulb’did a thorough analysis of the company’s current employee training programme and helped it proceed in the right direction towards the development of the training process. During the course of its assistance the master group of experts directed the attention of the company towards the development of new and already existing talents, developing a culture of teaching and learning in office, helping employees collaborate and interact with peers, maintaining company knowledge base, providing online training courses and addressing the employee shortcomings. With its association, the company could appreciate an improved employee performance and improved employee satisfaction & morale. There was an augment in work efficiencies and increased productivity and increased innovation in new strategies and products. The company currently has a loyal productive team with reduced employee turnover. The company today is dynamic with improved individual skills, increased performance level of employees and numerous new strategies to help it grow in the future.

Published

30/7/2019

Format

online

Keywords

Employee Training and Development, Human Resource Outsourcing

#8- HR Bulb Human Resource Audit in Practice - Case Study into our HR Audit of a Non-Government Organization in Preparation for a Private Funding.

CLIENT PROFILE

The client is an empowerment oriented state level NGO, started as a local cooperative body in 2008, it now has an employee body of 60 people (majority of which are teaching staff) with a 5 member Board of Directors, they also have an intern volunteer body totaling to 30 people composed of recruits from colleges and universities. Their primary mission is to empower underprivileged students to achieve their full potential and pursue meaningful careers by providing access to high-quality career development resources and support.

The organization was founded by a group of concerned individuals who saw firsthand the barriers that many low-income students face when trying to pursue higher education and meaningful employment. Since its inception, they have helped thousands of students across the country achieve their career goals through a variety of programs and initiatives.

The organization's programs and services have consistently received high marks from participating students, who have cited the personalized attention and support they received as key factors in their success. They are on course to receive a huge private funding to help expand their outreach to a national level. This obviously meant a revamp of manpower and HR policies which required an immediate HR audit.

“We recently had the pleasure of working with HR Bulb to conduct an HR audit of our organization. The team conducted a thorough review of our policies and practices, and analyzed relevant data. They provided valuable recommendations for optimizing our HR function, including suggestions for streamlining our talent acquisition processes, improving our employee engagement, and implementing a more robust performance management system.”

- Director, Resource Development

Project Elements

The Board of directors required an HR audit for the following reasons:

  • To identify strengths and areas for improvement: An HR audit can help the organization identify its strengths and areas for improvement in terms of HR practices and policies. This can be particularly valuable for an NGO that is trying to grow, as it can help to ensure that the organization is well-equipped to handle the increased workload and challenges that come with expansion.
  • To optimize HR operations: An HR audit can help the client optimize its HR operations by identifying areas where processes can be streamlined or made more efficient. This can free up time and resources that can be redirected to more strategic priorities, such as fundraising or program development.
  • To attract and retain top talent: A strong HR function is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent, and an HR audit can help the client ensure that it is offering competitive benefits, career development opportunities, and a positive work culture.
  • To comply with regulations: The HR audit can also help the client ensure that it is compliant with all relevant employment laws and regulations, which is especially important as the organization expands and takes on more employees.

Overall, they ascertained that conducting an HR audit can be a valuable investment for the NGO that is looking to grow and succeed in its mission. It can help to identify areas for improvement, optimize HR operations, and ensure that the organization is well-positioned to attract and retain top talent.

Specific Challenges: We held a deliberation with the Executive Director and the Head of HR prior to the audit. They also informed us that they plan to expand specific departments and would require a calculated assessment of the HR role and other functional improvements necessary to enforce the objectives of growth without impeding the working of the organization.

SCOPE OF HR AUDIT

The HR Bulb provides a comprehensive extent of HR audit functions. The practice is to establish specific needs and calculated redressal of challenges the clients face. Our professional study concluded that a full scale HR audit to establish the present state of the organization and any functional disparities and a compliance check on its national expansion would be a necessary step. It also included:

  • The compliance challenges that may impact a business as it grows and the best practices that can be put in place now to prepare for that growth will be systematically counseled to the client.
  • An assessment of risk exposure, both present and future possibilities especially in relation to the expansion and critical examination of human capital problems that can be dealt with prior diagnosis to ensure it does not impact the growth.
  • A detailed enquire of tools and resources to aid and ensure compliance and support of the HR function.
STEPS OF PROGRESS (A brief of Process)

Determining the scope and objectives of the audit: The first step in conducting the HR audit was to define the scope of the audit and the specific objectives that the audit was intended to achieve. This included reviewing specific HR policies or procedures, evaluating the effectiveness of HR systems and processes, and identifying opportunities for improvement in HR management.

Developed an audit plan: The next step was to develop a plan for conducting the audit. This included a timeline for completing the audit, a list of the specific HR areas that would be reviewed, and a plan for collecting and analyzing data.

Gathered and reviewed relevant documents: To conduct the audit, the HR audit team gathered and reviewed a wide range of documents, including HR policies and procedures, employee handbooks, job descriptions, and employee records.

Conducted interviews and surveys: In addition to reviewing documents, the HR audit team also conducted interviews with employees and managers, as well as surveys to gather additional information and insights.

Analyzed and reported on findings: After gathering and reviewing the relevant data, the HR audit team analyzed the information and identified any areas of non-compliance or opportunities for improvement. They prepared a report detailing their findings and recommendations.

Implemented recommendations: Once the HR audit report was complete, the NGO used the findings and recommendations to make changes to its HR policies and practices to improve compliance and effectiveness. The HR team worked with HR Bulb and other stakeholders to implement the recommendations and ensure a smooth transition to the new HR processes.

As of November 2022, the NGO is in the process of implementing the best practices and updating its employee legal policies and compliance regulations using the inputs from HR Bulb.

“I am pleased to provide a review of the support provided by HR Bulb during our recent HR audit. The HR audit was an important step in our expansion plans, and we were fortunate to have HR Bulb on board to guide us through the process.

From the beginning, HR Bulb was professional and thorough in their approach to the HR audit. They worked closely with our HR team to define the scope and objectives of the audit and developed a comprehensive plan for conducting the audit. HR Bulb gathered and reviewed a wide range of documents, conducted interviews and surveys, and analyzed the data to identify areas of non-compliance and opportunities for improvement.

The final report provided by HR Bulb was thorough and included clear recommendations for improving our HR policies and practices. We have already begun implementing some of the recommendations and have seen positive results in terms of improved compliance and efficiency.

Overall, I am very satisfied with the support provided by HR Bulb during the HR audit. Their expertise and professionalism were invaluable in helping us to identify areas for improvement and take steps to expand our organization in a sustainable and compliant manner. I highly recommend HR Bulb to any organization seeking to improve their HR practices.”

~ Executive Director, Board of Directors

#9- HR Bulb’s Functional HR Audit - Evaluating Policies of a Mid-sized Manufacturing Company ( hiring, employee relations and retention) to Combat High Turnover

CLIENT PROFILE
Industry

Manufacturing

Number of Employees

250

Location

Headquartered in Mumbai

The company started as a small operation with just a handful of employees, but has experienced rapid growth in recent years. Today, they are a mid-sized company with 250 employees and a reputation for producing high-quality products. They specialize in the production of precision automotive parts. These parts are made from high-quality materials and are designed to meet the stringent tolerances and requirements of the automotive industry.

The management team at the company is made up of experienced professionals with a range of expertise in manufacturing, engineering, and business. The company places a strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration, and encourages employees to share ideas and contribute to the company's success. The company also values diversity and inclusivity and has a number of initiatives in place to support the development of a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Over the past year (2020-21), the company has seen an increase in the number of employees leaving, resulting in a loss of valuable knowledge and skills, as well as increased costs for recruitment and training. The high turnover rate has also had a negative impact on employee morale and the overall productivity of the company.

Management is concerned about the high turnover rate and is looking for ways to address the issue. The company has implemented a number of initiatives, such as improving the onboarding process and offering more opportunities for career development, but the turnover rate remains high.

As a result, the company considered conducting an HR audit in November of 2021 to identify the root causes of the high turnover and implement solutions to address the issue. By addressing the high turnover rate, the company hopes to improve retention, boost morale, and increase productivity, ultimately leading to a more successful and sustainable business.

“The findings of the audit were extremely helpful and provided us with a clear understanding of the root causes of the high turnover. The HR Bulb team provided a comprehensive report detailing the areas of concern and recommended actions for improvement, including improving the onboarding process, increasing employee engagement, and revising the performance management process. They also offered guidance on how to implement the recommendations and provided resources for further training and education on HR best practices.”

~ Senior HR Manager, HRD Mumbai Plant

PROJECT SPECIFICS

The company faced a specific high turnover challenge which had affected various aspects of its functioning and our HR Audit focused on certain key aspects to improve its human resource performance.

  • Identify root causes: High turnover can have a range of causes, including poor management, a lack of opportunities for career development, low pay or benefits, and a poor company culture. An HR audit can help the company identify the root causes of the high turnover and recommend solutions to address these issues.
  • Improve retention: By addressing the root causes of high turnover, the company can improve retention and reduce the costs associated with recruiting and training new employees.
  • Boost morale: High turnover can have a negative impact on employee morale, as it can create uncertainty and disrupt teams. By addressing the issues that are causing high turnover, the company can improve morale and create a more positive work environment.
  • Increase productivity: High turnover can also negatively impact productivity, as it takes time for new employees to become fully integrated into the team and reach full productivity. By reducing turnover, the company can improve productivity and efficiency.
HR Bulb Functional HR Audit

The HRD systems and procedures, including training and development, organization development, and career development, will be reviewed. We will assess whether these systems and procedures are aligned with the HRM systems and procedures in order to enhance performance. This will include examining job design, HR planning, performance management systems, and selection and staffing processes. We will also assess fairness and consistency in compensation and benefits, employee relations, and HR record keeping, particularly in regards to providing timely management information.

How we helped the manufacturing company:

  • Determined the scope of the audit: We worked with the company to identify the specific HR functions that would be reviewed as part of the audit which relates to the specifics above.
  • Gathered data: We reviewed the HR policies and procedures, employee records, and conducted interviews with employees, managers, and HR staff to gather data about the company's HR practices.
  • Analyzed the data: Using the data gathered, we analyzed it to identify any areas of concern related to high turnover. This included identifying trends in turnover, such as high turnover in certain departments or job roles, and identifying common reasons cited by employees for leaving the company.
  • Identified root causes: Based on the analysis of the data, we identified the root causes of the high turnover. This included factors such as a lack of opportunities for career development, poor management, and low pay or benefits.
  • Recommended solutions: Based on the root causes identified, we recommended solutions to address the high turnover. These included improving the recruitment and hiring process, enhancing the onboarding process, increasing employee engagement, revising the performance management process, and updating the compensation and benefits package.
  • Implemented recommendations: We worked with the company to implement the recommendations made as part of the HR audit. This included working with HR and other departments to implement new policies and procedures, providing training to employees and managers, and tracking the effectiveness of the solutions implemented.
EVALUATING OUTCOMES

The primary implementation process started in the month of January and with later additions, the process was completely initiated into practice by February 2022. The assessments have shown evident improvements in multiple areas:

  • Improved retention: By addressing the root causes of high turnover, such as a lack of opportunities for career development and low pay or benefits, the company has been able to improve retention and reduce the costs associated with recruiting and training new employees.
  • Enhanced morale: The HR audit helped the company identify and address issues that were causing low morale, such as poor management practices. As a result, employee morale has improved, leading to a more positive and collaborative work environment.
  • Increased productivity: By reducing turnover, the company has been able to improve productivity and efficiency, as new employees are able to become fully integrated into the team and reach full productivity more quickly.
  • Stronger HR policies and procedures: The HR audit helped the company identify areas where its HR policies and procedures were not effective and recommended changes to address these issues. As a result, the company now has stronger HR practices in place, which have helped to improve retention, boost morale, and increase productivity.
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