One of the most valuable assets of a Start-Up or SME is its people or human capital. The efficient management of employees, however, is usually one of the biggest challenges faced by businesses. In most cases, the core of the problem arises because management fails to acknowledge the need for proper Human Resource systems. This lack of acknowledgment leads to line managers and supervisors assuming the role of human resource management with limited knowledge and training, inadequate policies and procedures framework and lack of resources to deal with staff issues and grievances resulting in obvious failure.
FirstLink provides a wide range of turnkey solutions to assist your HR department or even assume the role of it. We understand that a one size fits all policy doesn’t work. As such, we provide flexible HR solutions for Start-Ups and SMEs, so you can focus on what your company does best. Our human resource solution includes:
Finding the right person for the right role is one of the most crucial decisions any StartUp or SME can make. Our team of Human Resource consultants are ready and willing to take time to understand your unique job requirements and design a tailor-made solution around it. This includes:
Effective Human Resource Management is focused on the establishment of a strong and best practise framework consisting of policies, procedures and controls which are compliant with all major labour laws within Trinidad and Tobago. Its overall objective is to guide your human resource department and employees in the performance of their roles, effectively aiding their decision making and day to day operations. This includes:
The compensation and benefits package of a business is one of the most vital components for attracting and retaining the right talent to your Start-Up or SME. It’s not just about how much wages and salaries are paid to employees. In today’s modern business environment, the best candidates are enticed by non-compensation benefits such as alternative work schedules, medical coverage, leave entitlements and other fringe benefits. We take a holistic approach to benefits and compensation. This includes:
Our approach to industrial relations is one of preventative rather than reactive. We work alongside your Start-Up or SME to ensure that the employee’s grievances and industrial disputes are minimized. We provide support on a wide range of industrial relations matters from experienced and knowledgeable industry practitioners. This includes:
Traditional performance management systems lack purpose. When done right performance reviews can facilitate valuable outcomes such as promotions, bonuses, disciplinary action, succession planning and leadership development. Our Performance Management solution is concerned about bridging the gap between individual performance targets and your company’s overall business objectives. This includes:
We’re sure you didn’t start your business to become a Human Resource/Industrial Relations expert. And that’s exactly why your business should explore outsourcing these functions. Our human resource solution provides the following benefits:
Our Human Resource team consist of Human Resource Professionals, Industrial Relations Consultants, and Attorneys with a combined 60+ years’ experience in dealing with Human Resource issues, grievances and industrial relations matters.
We reduce the risks of non-compliance with labour, employment and payroll tax laws. Our expert team possess the knowledge and experience to ensure that your business is always compliant with local laws and best practices.
We provide access to an innovative Management Dashboard which provides real-time insights into most important KPIs of your Human Resource function such as Employee Churn Rate, Absenteeism, Engagement and Productivity.
The team at FirstLink has always supported us from inception with our initial company registration providing practical and knowledgeable advice to guide us during the startup process. Fast forward to present – They provide us with both accounting and business advisory services. We feel comfortable and at peace knowing that we can call on Richard and his team at any time day or night to deal with any complex accounting, legal, human resource or business challenge that we’re going through.”
For us, what distinguishes FirstLink from the many accountants we’ve dealt with in the past is their adoption of modern technology to reduce the tedious and administrative processes and their focus on providing clients with not only accounting services but value added advisory and consulting services. As business owners, we’re not necessarily savvy in finance or legal, however, we can always depend on FirstLink for any issue we are facing. We feel like the relationship with FirstLink is more partners for life as oppose to just a client – accountant relationship.
The team at FirstLink introduced our business to Xero accounting. It has given us a lot more control over our financial information and for non-accountants; it is extremely easy to use. The Xero Mobile App easily allows us to send invoices to our customers on the go and tracks when the invoices have been viewed by them. I would definitely recommend Xero and FirstLink to anyone looking to implement cloud software to gain real time financial information to improve their business.
Running a business can be a nightmare. Whatever can go wrong will go wrong. However, Richard, Aaron and the team at FirstLink have always been and continue to stay right by my side to provide their professional guidance and advice for every obstacle that we’re faced with. It’s a comprehensive service which is both personal and supportive of my business requirements whether its accounting, tax, human resource or industrial relations disputes.