In this call, we can discuss what to think about for NGOs looking for a regular and substantial stream of income to support their causes/programmes. These may include:

• Fit with your operations, organization size and reputation
• Board support
• Internal resources
• Engaging your fans and supporters etc.

Learn how to outsource HR work to improve new and small social enterprise/NPOs' top and bottom lines.

Outsourcing as a Strategic Approach: Outsourcing is a strategic approach for new and small enterprises/NPOs, akin to borrowing expertise. By outsourcing some or all HR functions, new and small enterprises/NPOs can launch without the burden of maintaining in-house HR expertise on their fixed payroll.

Cost Efficiency: According to the latest salary survey, the average monthly cost of retaining a full-time HR professional is HK$30,000. In contrast, our HR Butler Service (人事管家服務) costs only HK$10 per day per person. For a team of 50 individuals, this translates to half the expense of hiring a full-time staff.

Challenges in Retaining HR Personnel: New and small enterprises/NPOs often struggle to retain and engage HR personnel over extended periods. HR personnel leave because of lacking task variety and skill diversity on the job. Such instability can hinder the quality of HR work and employment relationships, impeding overall growth.

Benefits Beyond Cost Reduction: Outsourcing does not imply that new and small enterprises/NPOs do not require HR functions. Instead, they borrow expertise to handle HR tasks, allowing leaders to concentrate on their core areas of expertise. By adopting the outsourcing model, these leaders leverage their resources, gain technological advantages, and establish their core strengths. Outsourcing also enables enterprises to overcome internal constraints, reducing the time, cost, and risk of building an internal HR department.

An HR Butler Service encompasses a range of essential functions, including:
• Payroll and Benefits Administration: Managing employee compensation, benefits, and financial matters.
• Time Attendance: Tracking employee work hours, leaves, and attendance.
• Taxation Reporting and Filing: Ensuring compliance with tax regulations and handling tax-related paperwork.
• Talent Sourcing and Assessment: Identifying and evaluating potential candidates for recruitment.
• Workplace Dispute Mediation: Resolving conflicts and maintaining a harmonious work environment.
• Legal Compliance: Ensuring adherence to labor laws, regulations, and employment standards.
• Proper HR Record-Keeping: Maintaining accurate personnel, performance, and compliance records.
• HR Project Management

Remember that the scope of services can be customized to meet your specific needs. If you would like to learn more, apply now!

I am happy to share my experience in the following areas:

Space Planning

• Workspace management, which may involve space planning and optimization
• Provide advice on project management for renovation projects

Business Development

• Provide suggestions on the business plan and make referrals to relevant SMEs or business associations that have the potential to contribute to your business.

NOTE: This Call is available to members of Co’asis only.

Are you searching for cost-reduction ideas?

It is generally expected that the high people costs may last through 2024. Cost-cutting continues to be a priority for many NPOs/social enterprise leaders. However, many cost-cutting initiatives are unsustainable and can only bring temporary financial relief.

Cost optimization is a new mindset required to go beyond cost reduction, intended to increase business value while reducing costs and waste.

PEOPLE COST OPTIMIZATION should focus on three main areas:
1. HR service delivery
2. HR spend:
3. Workforce costs

A proper HR audit can help you evaluate your workforce structure, composition, and HR operating model to identify opportunities for cost optimization. ARE YOU INTERESTED TO LEARN MORE?

I'm happy to lend my experiences in monitoring, evaluation, and learning from my years working in both academic and philanthropic settings. This may include:

• Setting up a proper theory of change
• Determining the types of data to collect, reviewing evaluation plans and methodology
• Finding a proper narrative based on results, etc. 

NOTE: This Call is available to members of Co’asis only.

With more than 20 years of professional experience as a strategy consultant and non-profit advisor. I can provide advice, support and practical steps to take on Impact Management topics, including:

• Your NGO's overall impact strategy and framework
• How you align your internal Monitor & Evaluation tools to support
• Ways to better communicate your NGO's impact to others stakeholders (funders/ volunteers/ beneficiaries etc.)

NOTE: This Call is available to members of Co’asis only.

WIth my experience in impact business, real estate and investment, I specialise in ESG/ Built Environment related NGOs. We can discuss the following during our call:

• Business/growth plan review and troubleshooting
• Partnership building strategies
• Sharing case studies for growth hacking
• Business proposition storytelling and business moat building
• Growth plan setting and leveraging shared resources.

With more than 20 years of professional experience as a strategy consultant and Prosci certified, non-profit advisor, I can discuss the following with you through two one-hour calls:

• Handling new projects/programs and how to effectively manage the impact on people.
• How to address resistance to change, or a lack of expected stakeholder support/buy-in.
• Explore ways to enhance employee adoption of new technologies, such as CRM.

NOTE: This Call is available to members of Co’asis only.

HUMAN RESOURCES OUTSOURCING (HRO) is ideal for small and startup companies. By leveraging external HR services, organizations can achieve several benefits:

1. Cost Savings: Outsourcing HR functions allows companies to avoid the overhead costs of maintaining an in-house HR team. This includes salaries, benefits, office space, and technology infrastructure.
2. Risk Mitigation: Compliance with labor laws, regulations, and employment practices can be complex. HRO providers specialize in staying up-to-date with legal requirements and reducing non-compliance issues.
3. Expertise Access: Small companies may lack the resources to hire specialized HR professionals. Outsourcing provides access to experienced HR consultants who can handle various aspects of human resources management.
4. Focus on Core Business: By delegating HR tasks, companies can concentrate on their core competencies and strategic goals. This is crucial during the startup and growth phases when time and energy are valuable commodities.

Common services offered by HRO providers can include regulation compliance, HR policy creation, contract management, payroll and benefits administration, workforce data analytics, talent hunting and skills development, and HR-related report writing.

HOW CAN I HELP?  I can help you focus on your core social objectives that might get disturbed by the heavy workloads and paperwork related to the above day-to-day human resource operation. IF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HRO, FEEL FREE TO ASK!

With experience in philanthropy and commercial sectors, let's discuss your impact strategy:

• Organizational Theory of Change and impact measurement strategy
• Project-level impact measurement approaches
• Brainstorm on impact metrics co-creation with funders and stakeholders
• Potential technology integration to help with impact measurement.