Tailored HR support for FDI companies

Foreign Direct Investment in Ireland has been a key driver of the economy. We believe it is important for a strong support infrastructure to exist for foreign companies setting up in both the Republic of Ireland and increasingly in the North of Ireland. In recognition of this we have considered the particular needs of companies setting up in a different jurisdiction and often different culture and tailored a HR support approach to make this transition as problem free as possible.

In particular, the legislative framework in Northern Ireland is unique and complex. Employers new to the jurisdiction can be unprepared for the sometimes complex requirements it places upon them. In addition, the culture can cause issues for unfamiliar employers who do not create understanding and alignment between the new cultures quickly.

We can help companies come to grips with these problems very quickly and therefore ensure that the focus is on delivering key business objectives.

The services and support we can provide include:

• Development of terms and conditions of employment and HR policies and procedures which are legally compliant with UK, NI and RoI legislation.
• Ensuring HR processes and practices are aligned, relevant and employee friendly.
• Ensure appropriate corporate governance procedures are in place.
• Implement strategies to ensure compliance with statutory requirements around responsibility for communication and training in relation to policies and procedures and also best practice.
• Design and source suitable training and development programmes including:
• Development of management and leadership capability. (Link)
• Performance Management. (Link)
• Facilitate knowledge transfer within the business until such times as the business is comfortable.
• Ensuring programmes are in place that support implementation and evaluation of services provided.
• Importantly, we work hard to develop a good working relationship which makes it easier to provide on going support and is flexible enough to ensure you can call us at any point for advice or help.

Along with ensuring legal compliance and effective implementation, our service focuses on adapting to a new culture through:

• Helping companies and employees understand the cultural differences, identifying how these manifest in the work place and how best to work together to maximise personal and organisational performance.
• Supporting development of the corporate culture whilst ensuring local culture is aligned.
• Providing support to imbed an organisation's mission, vision, values and ethos in a culturally diverse environment.
• Facilitating communication and re-enforcing corporate objectives to new local stakeholders.
• Developing bespoke training to support awareness raising and embed values and behaviours.
• Providing support in understanding the local community in relation to social responsibility and the steps that can be taken to integrate in this way.