Dimension88 is a pro-active HR and Training Company offering “Outsourced” services to Small Medium Enterprises (SME’s), who want to grow and develop their people. People are the most important asset in any business or organisation. Good HR and Training is a must have, should you want to grow your business and individual employees talent to stay ahead of the competition.

To ensure Good HR and Training Practice, Michael Coe from dimension88.co.uk is an Associate Member of the CIPD,( Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development). The CIPD have approximately 135,000 members who work in all sectors of industry and commerce to ensure Good HR and training practices are followed, including knowledge of Employment Law.

In today’s ever changing business environment it is essential to have people who can deliver in all areas of your chosen field of expertise. Changing Management and working environments will be a challenge for most Small Businesses; who will require more knowledge of Organisational Development as workers work remotely on a local, National or Global Scale.

The CIPD and its members work alongside industry and government to encourage growth of business and commerce. One of the projects the CIPD and its members are working on is “Youth unemployment”.  This is a concern for everyone. To help assist young people into the workplace and to find employment, the CIPD have asked it’s members to volunteer as “Steps A Head” Mentors.

Young People who have been unemployed for 6 months or more can have up to 6 meetings of 1 hour with a qualified HR professional who can help them with CV’s, interview techniques and finding the right employment for them.

Michael Coe from Dimension88 has been a “Steps A Head” mentor for over 1 year and joined at the start of the Project. Michael told us:

“Its important to get young people into work to help rebuild our economy. Many young people who volunteer for the scheme through Job centre Plus (DWP) really want to find work and secure employment.

Mentors such as myself spend a lot of time assisting the young person by helping them to write CV”s and prepare them for interview. I have had a number of mentees, all of whom have found work in their ideal profession.

By spending this time voluntarily, we both learn from each other as Mentor and Mentee. I have gained a good insight into the Media and graphic design industry’s. I do feel that this is a worth while project and I can see that I am changing the lives of others”.

New to HR?

If you are new to HR and Training (L&D) then why not visit the CIPD website and take a look at some of the resources available to you. Just click on the picture link above and it will take you to the CIPD main webpage.

Dimension88 are always here to help you as an employer of an SME or new start up business. Please feel free to contact us by phone or use the drop down contact box.

Kind regards

Michael Coe Assoc CIPD

Reward and recognition is always being talked about in the work place by Employers and Employees alike. The most talked about when discussing this subject; is around monetary reward such as pay rises and bonuses and other incentives. When implementing Reward and Recognition programmes, employers and businesses should ensure that all employees are able to take part and that they are fairly monitored and implemented.

In times of recession it is not always possible for businesses to give pay rises or introduce bonus schemes for their employees, due to other financial obligations. However as a Small Medium Enterprise there are other ways of showing you appreciate your employees that perform to high standards or over and above.

So how can I reward and recognise employees as a Small Medium Enterprise on a budget?

Well there are a number of ways businesses in the Small Medium Enterprise sector can show they appreciate their workforce without breaking the bank. You may need to increase sales, so offer a sales drive competition that everyone can take part in. The most money that is genertated in turnover wins a special prize. There could be prizes and awards for employees who are Senior managers,Managers,supervisors,sales staff,receptionists and so on.

As a business owner you may want to recognise and reward an employee who has generated new income into your business by training others and writing their own training plans to get new recruits through induction. Reward and recognition does not have to be expensive in times of recession. The mere indication that you appreciate your employees can go along way to build profitability into your business.

I am often asked by SME’s how can I reward and recognise my employees?

One of the ways that I have been rewarded in the past was to receive Virgin Experience Days. Virgin Experience Days are a great way of rewarding and recognisisng employees who achieve high performance for your business.

I have always remembered being rewarded for my high achieving sales and the joy it brought to the whole team, including my Area Manager who really wanted to race a fast car around a race track for the day!

Dimension 88 has teamed up with Virgin Experience Days as an affiliate. SME’s can now offer rewards and recognise their employees by booking  Virgin Experience Days. To book go to:

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There are so many ways in which you can reward and recognise employees that will be remembered forever. Start rewarding today!

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I really hope you will like our new Amazon – astore and will like the products selected to assist you with your Businesses HR and Training requirements.

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regards

Michael Coe

Businesses are invited to book their stand via www.issba.co.uk which can also be reached via the Chamber and Menta websites. Admission on the day is open to all, free of charge. The exhibition is open between 2pm and 7pm with question time sponsored by PKF UK LLP starting at 12.45pm.

Dimension 88 are looking forward to seeing you there!

For full story go to: http://www.eadt.co.uk/business/menta_joins_issba_and_suffolk_chamber_in_staging_ 24/02/2012