Tips for HR departments on a small budget

Whatever the size of your business, Human Resources is something which cannot be ignored. Whether you have one employee or 100, it’s important to look after your team and provide adequate training to help them boost their career. As a small business, you will probably look to outsource training. And if budgets are tight, this doesn’t need to cost the earth.

Why is training so important?

In order to get the best from your staff, they need to feel fulfilled, and in order to do this you should give them as many opportunities to advance their career as possible. If you are small, there may not be opportunity to progress in the company just yet, but don’t overlook the importance of upskilling your staff through outsource training. Whether it be management and leadership courses or career coaching, at IME we have courses to suit everyone, at a budget to suit your business.

How to outsource training

Most HR teams look to outsource training when they can’t provide training in-house for whatever reason. This may be due to a small number of staff, budgets, or simply a lack of training facilities, but there is nothing wrong with deciding to outsource training  as long as you choose the right provider.

The best way to outsource training for your staff is to find an organisation that provides accredited courses, so you know they will meet certain standards and provide best value for money. Here at IME our leadership and management courses  are fully accredited and we even have funding options for small businesses and charities.

If you are looking for a cost effective solution, but you still want to outsource training and give staff the best opportunities out there, you could also consider a corporate volunteering  scheme such as the one we provide. Unlike other corporate volunteering schemes, at IME your staff get the opportunity to mentor a young person who is currently unemployed, and they can do this either face to face or online. What’s more they will automatically be enrolled one of our leadership and management courses, meaning great value for money for your business.

Why corporate volunteering?

Corporate volunteering can take many different forms, but the main premise is that you are giving something back to the local community whilst increasing life experiences and skills. At IME we are one of the few training providers to run an online mentoring scheme, ideal for small businesses who can’t afford to send staff out of the office for long periods of time.

So, to conclude, if you manage HR in your business and you are looking to outsource training, take a look at the online training courses offered here at IME. They provide great value for money and a fantastic way to show your staff how much you appreciate their work.