Personnel

Procedures and Systems Audit

We can audit your existing employment systems, procedures and documentation and provide you with a report detailing any short comings and how best to address these issues.

Employment Documentation Package

Using experience gained over many years, we have developed a comprehensive employment documentation package.

This includes an application form, new starter booklet, induction check list, contract of employment and employees handbook. This package can be supplied as a basic template for your use or we can develop it to your particular work practices.

Client Support Service

Immediate specialist advice on how to deal with difficult or unfamiliar situations can prevent larger and more costly problems. Canham Associates are able to offer practical guidance on all aspects of employment either by telephone or in person. A few examples of our support may include;

Guidance in high risk situations e.g. disciplinary/ dismissal situations
Production of briefing notes, drafting letters, policy development to reflect best practice
Undertaking specific projects such as revising job descriptions, appraisal systems, etc
Deputise for Directors hearing appeals

Company Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings

We are able to assist you with the personnel issues associated with the transfer of an undertaking. This work may include advising on new employee consultation, employment liability costing, or comparative analysis of employment terms to identify contractual liabilities.

Company Restructuring & Redundancy

The reduction of operating costs by restructuring is a constant consideration. Our expertise can minimise costs, operational disruption and risk of tribunal actions.

We can provide proven policies, selection criteria and procedures. Additional support through management coaching, calculation of termination details and out placement services is also offered.

Management Appraisal

Implementation of effective appraisal systems to enhance performance is an important aspect of our service. As is the assessment of poorly performing managers. We are able to define the causes of the problem and develop action plans to address. Various management and team building techniques can be provided to develop individuals and groups.

Personality Profiling and Psychometric Testing

Management recruitment and appraisal can benefit greatly from the additional information provided by profiling and psychometric testing. These may be used to explore;

the behavioural requirements of a job
the behavioural temperament of a candidate
the trainability of a candidate

Such detailed insight can reduce interview time and enhance selection information. A number of specialist reports can be provided to address specific ranges of issues. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Employment Tribunals

Whilst we prefer to work with you to ensure dismissals and redundancies are implemented correctly to avoid tribunal actions, we can also represent employers at tribunal and or negotiate with the applicant to provide cost effective damage limitation.

Recruitment

Complete assignments can be undertaken or those specialist services you require to support your own recruitment can be purchased. Activities include;

Job & Person Specification: To define the role using a job description, key responsibilities, qualifications and ideal behavioural traits profile.
Methods of Search: Include Existing File Search, Media Advertising and Head hunting
Final Interview: Those closest to the person specification are presented, checked and profiled.

We can then undertake all follow-up actions, including reference checking, employment contract and induction arrangements, etc.

Contact Information

Telephone: 01922 646435
Fax: 01922 640035
Postal address:
8 Grove Terrace, Walsall, WS12NE