Empower Your Small Business
Expert HR consulting to help your business thrive. Anam Cara HR - Your Business Friend for Life!
Welcome to Anam Cara: Your Trusted HR and Coaching Companion
At Anam Cara, we're more than consultants; we're your faithful allies in navigating the intricacies of HR and Coaching. Our name, Anam Cara, reflects our commitment to being your "soul friend" in the world of business, fostering a culture of warmth, friendliness, and genuine support. We specialise in providing straightforward and affordable HR and Coaching services tailored for small businesses in Northern Ireland. With a focus on simplicity and approachability, we guide you through every aspect of HR, from talent acquisition to performance management and beyond. Our goal is to create workplaces where individuals flourish, and businesses thrive - because when you succeed, we succeed.
With our expertise and industry knowledge, we offer a range of services including HR strategy development, employee relations, recruitment, training, and compliance. Whether you need assistance with creating HR policies, resolving workplace conflicts, or optimizing your talent acquisition process, our team of experienced consultants is here to support you every step of the way. Streamline your HR operations and ensure compliance with Anam Cara HR - your reliable HR consulting solution.
Services
HR Consultation Services
🔍 HR Audits: Let's ensure your HR practices are on the right track.
📜 Policy Development: Crafting policies that fit your unique business vibe.
📖 Compliance Assistance: Navigating employment laws with ease.
HR Consultation Services:
At Anam Cara, let's take a stroll through your HR practices with our friendly HR Audits. Crafting policies becomes a breese with our Policy Development, and we'll be your compass in navigating employment laws with our Compliance Assistance.
Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
🌟 Recruitment and Selection: Finding the right talent for your team.
🛠️ Onboarding Programs: Welcoming new hires with open arms.
Assisting in the hiring process, including job descriptions, interviews, and candidate assessments.
Onboarding Programs: Developing comprehensive onboarding processes.
Finding the right fit for your team is an art, and we've mastered it at Anam Cara. Our Recruitment and Selection process is all about finding your perfect match, and our Onboarding Programs ensure your new hires feel like part of the crew from day one.
Performance Management
📊 Performance Appraisals: Keeping your team on the path to success.
🎯 Goal Setting: Helping your employees shine.
Performance Appraisals: Designing performance appraisal systems.
Goal Setting and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
Performance Management:
Keeping your team on the path to success is our specialty. At Anam Cara, we make Performance Appraisals a positive experience, and our Goal Setting strategies ensure your employees are always aiming for the stars.
Employee Relations
🤝 Conflict Resolution: Smooth sailing through workplace challenges.
📢 Employee Communication: Clear and effective communication plans.
Conflict Resolution: Mediation and resolution of workplace conflicts.
Employee Communication Strategies: Developing effective communication plans.
Smooth seas make skilled sailors, and at Anam Cara, we're here to guide you through any workplace storm. Our Conflict Resolution services ensure everyone's on the same page, and our clear Employee Communication plans keep the ship sailing smoothly. From Grievances through to Disciplinaries, to being your STAND-UP Mediation service – whatever your employee problem, we can help you sort it out.
Employment Law Guidance
⚖️ Legal Compliance Reviews: Keeping you on the right side of the law.
🤔 Employee Relations Advice: Friendly guidance on any HR challenge.
Legal Compliance Reviews: Ensuring adherence to employment laws.
Advice on Employee Relations: Providing guidance on disciplinary actions and terminations.
Legalities can be confusing, but not with Anam Cara by your side. Our Legal Compliance Reviews and Employee Relations Advice ensure you're always on the right side of the law.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Consulting:
Inclusion isn't just a buzzword; it's a way of life at Anam Cara. Our DEI Practices and Training create a workplace that celebrates diversity and equality.
Mental Health Support
Health and Wellbeing Programs
💚 Mental Health Awareness: Supporting a positive and healthy work environment.
🌿 Wellness Programs: Taking care of your team's holistic wellbeing.
A healthy team is a happy team, and at Anam Cara, we prioritise both. Our Mental Health Awareness initiatives and Wellness Programs create a positive and thriving work environment.
Mental Health Awareness: Providing resources and training to promote mental health in the workplace.
Wellness Programs: Designing initiatives to support employee health and wellbeing.
How can we support your Team today?
Coaching Services
Anam Cara HR, where we redefine HR consultancy with a personal touch, we go beyond the conventional role of consultants — we become your trusted ally in the journey of small business growth.
We understand the challenges you face, and we're here to navigate them with you. Anam Cara HR is not just a consultancy; it's a partnership rooted in the belief that meaningful connections foster transformative success.
Our coaching services are crafted with the same spirit of camaraderie. For small business leaders, our Executive Coaching provides personalized support to navigate the complexities of leadership in the business world. We offer insights, strategies, and a friendly ear to help you flourish.
Additionally, our Coaching for your staff is designed to uplift and empower your team. Whether an individual is facing challenges or simply seeking additional support, our caring and professional approach ensures that each team member feels valued and understood.
Anam Cara HR is not just about business; it's about building relationships and nurturing the soul of your organisation. Let us be your Anam Cara on the journey to success.
Who Are We?
At Anam Cara HR, we understand the unique challenges that small businesses face when it comes to HR management. Our team of experienced HR consultants work closely with our clients to develop customized HR strategies and solutions that align with their business goals. We are committed to delivering exceptional service and building long-term partnerships with our clients.
Heading up the Team of talented HR Consultants, is Jayne Murphy MA MACIPD. With over 25 years of Board level HR and Recruitment leadership experience guiding organisations from startups to major corporations. Jayne is the talented yet accessible founder of Anam Cara HR - providing small businesses with bespoke people solutions to help them thrive.
Whether an SME is facing rapid scaling, team conflicts, upskilling needs, or simply wanting to create a healthier culture, Jayne partners with leadership and staff at all levels to provide strategic, yet practical HR guidance tailored to their unique objectives and challenges.
She also draws on her accredited coaching and counselling skills to offer judgement-free support on professional or personal growth. Employees appreciate her warm and understanding style. At larger employers like Virgin Media and the NHS, she honed her blend of analytical expertise and human-cantered approach - now dedicated to empowering emerging enterprises. From optimising policies to enhance employee experience, to providing managers the leadership skills to unlock potential, she enables organisations to navigate growth smoothly.
At Anam Cara HR, the name meaning "soul friend" in Gaelic, Jayne promise clients an ally committed to their success, no matter what obstacles or opportunities arise.
Anam Cara HR provided exceptional HR consulting services for my small business in Newry. Their expertise and guidance helped streamline our HR processes, resulting in improved employee satisfaction. I am grateful for their professional and reliable support. Highly recommended!
- Sophia
Telephone Support Service - Your HR Helpline!
In the fast-paced world of business, we understand that sometimes you need immediate support. That's why at Anam Cara, we offer a Telephone Support Service, your direct line to friendly HR assistance. Need a quick answer to an HR question or guidance on a pressing issue? Our dedicated support team is just a call away, ready to provide timely and reliable advice. No jargon, no complicated processes—just straightforward solutions to keep your business running smoothly. Consider us your on-call HR friends, ensuring that you always have the support you need, exactly when you need it. Because at Anam Cara, we believe in making HR not just a service but a comforting presence in your business journey.
Connect with Us
Drop us a message using the contact form below. We are here to provide HR consulting services for small businesses and help you navigate through the challenges.