HR at the Heart of People, Purpose, and Planet
- by RG365199
- •
- 30 Apr, 2025
- •
Empowering SMEs to Lead with Purpose-Driven ESG and HR Practices
Even as an SME in Ireland, you have the power to make a significant impact on your employees, your community, and the planet.Embedding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into your daily operations isn't just about doing good, it's about creating a workplace where employees feel valued, engaged, and aligned with your company's purpose. Integrating ESG into HR practices enhances employee engagement and retention, leading to increased productivity and fostering a workplace where people are proud to belong.
Social – It's About People and Culture
HR is at the heart of creating inclusive and supportive workplaces. This means:
- Promoting equality and diversity
- Upskilling and offering training and professional development programs to empower employee growth.
- Supporting mental health and flexible work arrangements
- Encouraging employee engagement and community involvement
- Providing regular employee feedback loops to ensure voices are heard
🏛️ Governance – Building Trust and
Transparency
Good governance is about more than policies, it's about
creating a culture of trust. This includes:
- Establishing clear and transparent HR policies
- Maintaining compliance in line with legislation and regulations
- Implementing ethical recruitment practices
- Providing confidential channels for reporting concerns for employees to raise issues related to unethical or non-compliant behaviour.
🌿 Environmental – Everyday Actions Make a
Difference
Environmental responsibility isn't just about big initiatives. Small, everyday actions count such as:
- Encouraging green office habits
- Supporting employee-led sustainability initiatives
- Promoting cycle-to-work or public transport schemes
- Introducing sustainable commuting options, like electric car charging points at the office
🔄 ESG + HR = Empowered, Engaged Employees
Employees are increasingly looking for work that aligns with their personal values and provides a sense of purpose. ESG provides a framework for this, and HR is instrumental in bringing it to life. Consider:
- Launching a staff-led ESG committee
- Implementing recognition programs to reward employees who champion sustainability and social causes.
- Offering paid volunteer days
- Integrating sustainability into your employee onboarding processes
- Organising company-wide “green” days to clean up the local community or plant trees
🌱Let's Make it Simple, Practical, and Effective
At Developing Edge, we’re here to help you seamlessly blend HR and ESG practices, making it simple, practical, and effective. Together, we’ll create a workplace where your team feels truly valued and connected to your company’s purpose
Contact us today to start building a workplace where people are proud to belong.
📞 Office: (01) 498 0266
🌐 Website:
www.developingedge.ie
This recognition is a testament to the relationships we’ve had the pleasure to built and the trust placed in us by our amazing clients over the years —SMEs and start-ups across Ireland and beyond—who allow us to support them in all things HR.
A sincere thank you to everyone who’s been part of our journey so far. We're excited for what’s ahead!
For full article click here: Terenure-Based Consultancy, Developing Edge, Earns Prestigious Business All-Star Accreditation. – All-Ireland Entrepreneurs Times
People Management is at the heart of any successful business and retaining the best people available is vital to progress in an increasingly competitive market.
It is often said that people leave bad managers however is the questions ever asked if those managers where provided with the support, skills and knowledge to be set up for success?
The main challenge
for any People Manager is: How can we improve ourselves to become better
people managers and leaders enabling higher employee retention, performance,
motivation and engagement?
Any
costs involved in the training, development, health and well-being of your staff
should be considered an investment. Why? Because the people within an
organisation or business should be recognised as essential assets, contributing
to growth and development in the same way that physical assets such as
machinery, equipment and money do. It is therefore impossible to ignore People
Management as an important skill for any leadership role within your company.
