Who should purchase the MSCG HRM Manual
The MSCG Human Resource Management System is highly suitable for small to medium sized companies (SME's):
- When it is uneconomical to employ a Human Resource Manager;
- Who believe in the adage 'People are the Lifeblood of the organisation';
- Who strive to be 'Employers of Choice'.
- Who are unfamiliar with current HR laws.
Dependent on the number of personnel, employing a professional and qualified Human Resource Manager would cost a minimum of $100,000 pa in salaries alone. Like any management appointment, this figure escalates dependent on the level of experience of the Human Resource Manager.
MSCG offers SME Businesses two options to employing an in-house HR Manager:
- Outsourcing the HRM function. This service is detailed on the MSCG website, and,
- Purchasing the MSCG HRM Manual and System and allocating its maintenance to an existing Manager.
The latter is a very cost effective aid to ensuring that the Business is being managed professionally and in accordance with the myriad of Laws governing people employment and management thereof.
Contravention of these Laws such as the complex Industrial Relations Laws, Privacy Acts, Anti Discrimination Acts and matters concerning HRM issues including Employment, OH&S, EEO, Leave, Termination, Unfair Dismissal, Harassment, Letters of Appointment, can all involve a Business in serious legal cases and resultant costs, let alone reputation damaging matters.
All professional Managers aim to have their Company regarded as an 'Employer of Choice' and the MSCG HRM Manual assists the Manager towards this goal.
Genesis of HRM Manual
The Munro Select Consulting Group (MSCG) has been assisting Organisations in both the Public and Private sectors on HRM matters since January 1985 and the Munro Select HRM Manual has evolved over this period mainly through the experiences and assignments undertaken for Clients during this period.
It is a practical and proven document with easy to implement Procedures and Policies in all cases. The Manual is customised to the purchasing company's individual requirements and culture.
Implementation
Included with the Manual are simple and practical steps and advice on the implementation of the System ensuring that its acceptance by all Managers and Staff is instantaneous.
Legal Counsel
To add further credibility, MSCG has enlisted the services of Corporate Lawyers McDermott and Associates to check the advice, necessarily of a general nature, contained therein. McDermott stand ready as a first line of legal advice on any specific concern that may arise beyond the Management of any purchaser of the Manual.
The uniqueness of the offering is that the Manual has been devised by the combined efforts of a Corporate Legal Practice of some 35 years standing and with immense exposure to all aspects of the professional HRM arena, and a 25 year old Australian owned and respected Human Resource Consultancy.
Value of Manual
It is emphasised that the Manual is a guide to the Management of small to medium businesses that do not have in-house resources and who wish to provide their Business and Staff with professional services to ensure that:
- All HRM issues will be managed in line with all relevant Laws.
- No adverse legal costs will result from naive or lax Human Resource Management practices.
- Their Staff have confidence that their Employer will look after their interests during their tenure with the Company.
MSCG and McDermott & Associates will be available to all users of the Manual for on-going advice and assistance with HRM matters. From a practical commercial point of view, a pre-determined fee may be applicable dependent on the complexity of the issue at hand.
In such cases, the first contact would be made with MSCG who would determine the degree of complexity and if a legal opinion or assistance with an accompanying fee would apply.
MSCG and McDermott do not believe in surprises!
HRM Matters Covered
The MSCG HRM Manual covers issues such as:
- Recruitment & Selection Policy and Procedures
- Policy
- Purpose
- General
- Basis for Selection
- Job Descriptions
- Recruitment Procedure
- Responding to Applicants
- Psychological Appraisals
- Reference Checking
- Candidate Bona Fides
- Letter of Appointment
- Induction Programme
- Training
- HR File for each staff member
- Appraisal Policy and Procedures
- Time Frame
- Setting Objectives & Performance Indicators (KPI's)
- The Appraisal
- Resultant Salary Review
- Definitions used in Appraisal Process
- Hints for carrying out Appraisals
- Industrial Relations Policy and Procedures
- General Comments & Policy
- Outplacement Policy and Procedures
- Dismissal of Staff Policy and Procedures
- Sub Standard Performance
- Retrenchment
- Dismissal for an Offence
- OH&S and EEO Policy and Procedures
- Behavioural Matters
- Alcohol & Drug Policy
- Email, Internet Policy
- Mobile Phone & Personal Phone Call Policy
- Jury Service
- Specialist Advice
- Industrial Relations
- OH&S
- EEO
- Maternity Issues
- Termination Complications
- Privacy Act Issues
- Conflict Resolution
- Code of Conduct
- Harassment
- Intellectual Property
- Anti-discrimination
- Letters of Offer & Acceptance
- Contracts
- Organisational Charts
The Appendix has samples of various Processes and Policies of HRM to act as a guide to managing an in-house service
In addition, included with the Manual are simple and practical steps and recommendations on implementing the System to ensure its immediate acceptance by all Managers and Staff.
Payroll & Tax Matters
It should be noted that it is assumed that the Business purchasing the Manual is established and as such, Payroll systems and all other systems required by law and not referred to herein are in place.
It follows that the Manual therefore does not cover issues such as rates of pay or taxation matters. If information on such matters is required, MSCG can provide avenues of expertise in these areas.
Please contact Munro Select Consulting Group for further information on how to obtain a customised Human Resource Management Manual for your company.
Visit http://www.humanresourcemanual.com.au
or
Phone: + (61 2)9906 2588
or
e-mail: hrm@munroselect.com.au
