Specialist workplace relations services. A client list of over 80 organisations in the public and private sectors. ............................................................ Strategic planning Integrating employment framework with business plans. ............................................................ Human Resource Management strategy A whole of organisational approach to the most expensive contract for most employers - their employees.. ............................................................ Employment frameworks Designing and varying your employment framework. ............................................................ Agreement-making Planning, development, negotiation & implementation . Direct involvement in the development of enterprise agreements, and common law contracts. ............................................................ Classification review and performance management Reviews, redesign, education, implementation. ............................................................ Workplace Investigations Experienced investigators with a strong background in workplace investigations and dealing with complex and sensitive issues. ............................................................ Workplace relations Relations and HR related training Over 12,500 government sector participants to date. ............................................................ Research and monitoring Information, analysis and industrial audits. Research products used by over 60 organizations

Workplace Relations

HBA Consulting are extremely knowledgeable in the practical implementation of the Fair Work Act 2009 at the workplace level and offer our clients a total workplace relations service. Our consultants have been involved in the development and implementation of numerous Enterprise, Collective & Certified agreements through:

• Direct bargaining experience;
• Working with staff and line managers to implement workplace change;
• Developing strategic approaches that link agreement-making and implementation with performance management and business outcomes.

Whether your organisation needs assistance with an industrial disputation, advice on an awards or enterprise agreements, assistance in developing a relevant bargaining agenda targeted to your organisations needs or practical advice on the Fair Work bargaining framework, HBA consulting can provide the support you need.

Human Resource Management

HBA Consulting can tailor a range of human resource management solutions to your organisation's needs. Whether it's people management strategies designed to harness their skills, maximising the performance of your organisation or organisational design ensuring there is a strong link between your organisations purpose and goals and it's people management strategy including the associated processes and systems. This can include matters such as review and development of:

• Human Resource strategies;
• Performance management systems;
• Succession planning;
• Staffing plans;
• Job design;
• Job classification; and
• Work level standards,

Workplace investigations

Workplace investigations can often be complex and difficult to manage within any organisation no matter how large or small the employer. HBA consulting offers an independent Workplace Investigations service specifically aimed at assisting employers with this sometimes complex and difficult situation.

The HBA Consultants involved in workplace investigations are very experienced in this area of human resource management and are committed to conducting investigation in a timely and discrete manner.

Performance Management

Effective performance management ensures that your organisation is operating at its optimal level providing the greatest opportunity to achieve results. When applied properly it can also improve the culture of an organisation and the moral of staff. Therefore, it is critical that associated processes are sound and actively used within your organisation. HBA Consulting offer clients the opportunity to conduct a comprehensive review of their performance management tools providing outcomes ranging from advice and recommendations for improvement through to a complete revised tool, tailored to the needs of your organisation, including advice on implementation strategies.

The Performance Management evaluation methodology used by HBA Consulting has been internally developed in order to meet the individual needs of each organisation. HBA Consulting does not believe in 'one size fits all' answers, and do not sell a particular product. Experience tells us that arrangements that work for one organisation may not meet the needs of another. Our recommendations take account of sound principle, relevant policy and best practice and are always tailored to the client's particular circumstances and needs.

HBA Research Services and Products

HBA consulting has undertaken a number of human resource and industrial related research projects as requested by various clients and are available to undertake dedicated research targeted to your organisations requirements on a range of industrial relations and employment matters, whether enterprise specific or industry-wide in application.

HBA also undertakes independent research with the preparation of information products providing contemporary analysis on remuneration and employment issues in various industry sectors.