Organisational development concerns itself with the design of work and organisational structure that allows for organisational effectiveness. In the current world of work organisations advocate for flatter organisational structures and flexible work patterns. Phambili develops organisational structures, assist with job analysis, job profiles/job descriptions. We conduct surveys that inform organisational development processes such as staff satisfaction surveys, culture survey and so forth. We also assist in managing organisational change.

Team dynamics and conflict that may be experienced by team members may hamper team progress and ultimately organisational effectiveness. Phambili conducts team building and team development sessions to assist departments and various groups/teams within an organisation to improve their interpersonal relations and unleash their full potential.

HR/Workforce planning ensures adequate supply of current and future needed skills in the organisation. HR planning aligns with budgetary requirements and organisational strategy. Phambili prepares workforce planning reports and assist in identifying skills that are critical for business success.

Due to changes in the demographic profile of our societies, organisations attract and appoint employees with diverse background. This diversity should be managed in order to promote equity and fairness in all business processes. Phambili offers diversity management training programmes, prepares employment equity reports and plans as well as ensure fair and non-discriminatory HR practices and policies.

Job evaluation is the part of the compensation system in which an organisation determines the relative value of one job in relation to other jobs. This ensures equity and fairness in the way employees are being paid. Phambili conducts job evaluations, grading, salary benchmarks, develops pay structure and pay scales as well as develops remuneration policies and philosophy.

Recruitment is the process of acquiring applicants who are available and qualified to fill positions in the organisation. Selection is the process of choosing from a group of applicants the individual best suited for a particular position. Various methods and tools are utilised to ensure successful execution of the two processes. Phambili designs job adverts for internal and external job advertisement purposes, utilises various sources to recruit suitably qualified applicants, in line with the Employment Equity Act uses various standardised and reliable assessments to select the best candidate.

Good relations between the employer and employees are crucial to promote harmony and trust between the two parties. Phambili assist in ensuring compliance with various labour legislations, draft organisational policies and procedures, chair disciplinary hearings, offer advices on the process of employee discipline.

Human resources strategy is the cornerstone that provides the synergy as well as vertical and horizontal integration of all processes and functions within the organisation. The HR strategy is developed and implemented to deliver the business strategy through its alignment with the business strategy as well as with all other HR plans and policies. HR should be able to identify all HR related risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies. Phambili develops HR strategies and implementation plan, identifies HR risks and development HR risk plan.