Managing People

Question 1

Human resource management (HRM) legislation and techniques

Answer 1

I have NO direct staff and only external consultants.
HRM This relates to 5 things;
- Hiring
- Talent development
- compensation
- safety
- Labour relations

Question 2

Benefit of External consultants

Answer 2

1. Specifically qualified.
2. Have been used by me for 10 yrs plus, indicating a working formula.
3. Limit my risk during challenging periods ie recession/pandemics.

Question 3

How Externals consultants operate

Answer 3

• they are independent with own PI insurance
• they work under banner of NJC & have company emails and on letter head.
• they are listed as consultants under my PI insurance.

Question 4

Effective organisational design and communication strategies

Answer 4

• Regular MEETINGS online & in office.
• Check on their PROGRESS.
• BRAINSTORMING sessions on design (good to have different views !).
• I ARRANGE site meetings (including times/point of contact/H&S matters, risk assessments.
• I REVIEW completed projects on their pros and cons.
• Also provide relevant CDP & reading occasionally.

Question 5

How do I recruit for consultants ?

Answer 5

-Through recommendations of other professionals I work with.
- Networking groups

Question 6

On new projects, I provide consultants with what?

Answer 6

1. Written brief.
2. Timescales.
3. Any particular issues/requirements.

Question 7

I have two architects/CAD designer

Answer 7

They both have their strengths and weaknesses and I use them appropriately.
such as; level of skill, flexibility, speed and also costs

Question 8

what is a CITB card?

Answer 8

Proof that individuals working on construction sites have the required training and qualifications for the type of work they carry out.