By Mackie Makitla, Chief Executive Officer, Phelekeza
Taking care of your staff / Human Capital is as important as taking care of your customers. That is where Human Resources (HR) support becomes even more essential. A skilled, competent, and reliable HR department is vital for any company, big or small.
COVID-19 has changed the way we work forever. Many employees are now working from home, and remote work is likely here to stay. HR departments will continually need to adapt their functions to support employees who are working from home. Partnering with an experienced HR consultancy, such as Phelekeza, can help companies in several ways.
The vital role of talent acquisition
Having skilled employees in the appropriate roles at the proper times will support a company's business goals and financial achievements. An accomplished HR consultancy adds value to an organisation's recruitment and graduate programmes in several ways. Teaching line managers competency-based interviewing skills and utilising recognised assessment tools can help build strong teams that can excel in an increasingly digital world post-COVID.
Enhanced need for employee retention
Remote operators can quickly feel detached from office culture. Working with an HR consultancy can help an organisation prioritise employee retention through initiatives that include, as an example, leadership development. A skilled HR consultant utilises assessments, workshops, and coaching to craft personalised developed plans for managers and their teams.
Legal compliance in the COVID-workplace
Partnering with an HR consultancy can help you comply with the various labour requirements of South African businesses. Training and development must continue regardless of whether employees are on- or off-site. That means conducting skills and competency audits, developing outcomes-based training, and offering career guidance.
Closing the company culture gap
With all the changes that the pandemic brought to the workplace, the current company culture is no longer the same as the one required for the future of work. An HR consultancy with experts in organisational design and change management can help your business close the gaps between current and desired culture through climate surveys, the alignment of corporate values, and organisational development interventions.
Well-being and work-life balance
Well-being is not merely about bodily wellness but also about cognitive and emotional fitness. When your business partners with a committed HR consultancy, projects such as stress and time management workshops go hand-in-hand with emotional intelligence (EQ) assessments and coaching.
We, at Phelekeza, are more than just an HR consultancy firm. We are a team of intelligent, driven, and passionate people with the expertise and innate passion for journeying with our clients.
Phelekeza is a verb meaning to accompany someone on an important journey. For the past five years, we have journeyed with all our clients and their HR departments in supporting and contributing to the achievements of their HR goals and strategies. We inspired and developed their people, making an impact on the overall business operations and bottom line.
To our clients, I wish to thank you from the bottom of my heart—gratitude for continuing to trust us with your most valuable asset, your people. And to my team, I continue to count my blessings for an opportunity to work with such an amazing team in my lifetime; you continue to inspire me each day!
I remain grateful for this memorable journey.