Guernsey-based Focus HR will be holding an informal information event for SMEs in HR consultancy and payroll solutions, HR health checks, PRISM brain mapping tools, pre-employment screening and ability testing next week. Focus also offer mediation and training services and a new HR database solution – Breathe.
The event takes place on Tuesday 25 February from midday at the Guernsey Chamber of Commerce business centre in St Peter Port.
Focus founder and Director Becky Machon said: “One of the challenges we find employers and small businesses are facing is the administrative burden of HR processes and the ever-increasing data protection risks. The Breathe HR database is a one stop solution for keeping HR data secure while making processes such as annual leave, absence and performance management much more efficient and accessible. The database can be accessed via mobile devices so employees can access their information and make holiday requests without being desk based. We wanted to make sure we could provide a solution for employers that were office and non-office based, where their employees do not have access to a computer as part of their working day.”
With a recent rebrand, an enhanced team, and new service offerings and packages to suit all businesses, Focus HR Solutions continues to go from strength to strength.
Having started in 2007 by Becky Machon and Katie Bellingham, Focus HR is now an established Human Resources outsourcing business, assisting businesses in Guernsey and Jersey with their HR and payroll needs.
Focus’ ethos of providing tailored solutions to meet the needs of a variety of businesses and their budgets has contributed to their success. Focus works as an extension of their clients to provide fully outsourced solutions, interim HR support, ad hoc advice and guidance and payroll solutions.
The company has recently appointed Sarah Savident and John Ioannou-Droushiotis, joining the team as HR Consultants. Sarah has 20 years’ senior level experience across multiple jurisdictions having worked for one of the big 4 accountancy firms for 19 years at senior manager level. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personal Development and holding a Masters in Human Resources Management, Sarah has significant knowledge and experience in strategically working with employers to develop and improve HR processes. Sarah is also a promoter of employee wellbeing and will shortly be qualifying as a Mental Health First Aider.
John joins the team with extensive knowledge and experience in employment relations and HR matters having worked within, and overseeing, the Employment Relations and Tribunal Service. A trained conciliator, John has extensive experience of resolving disputes between employees and employers to lead to positive outcomes for both parties. John has also facilitated the negotiations of industrial disputes between trade unions and employers. John holds a Law Degree from Exeter University and has advised employers and employees on Guernsey employment law.
Katie Bellingham, founder and Director said: “We are really excited about the future at Focus. By enhancing the team, with Sarah and John, and introducing new packages and services to our clients we are entering into a new chapter for the company, diversifying to meet the needs of employers and their HR challenges”.
