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Introducing the Growth Hub for HR Teams

Have you heard about our new organisation portal, the Growth Hub?  The Growth Hub is designed with the needs of our Organisation Package Members in mind. It provides an easy-to-navigate platform to manage your team’s membership, event attendance, accreditation, and professional development.  Launched to our Organisation Package members late 2023 - early 2024, we are excited to now introduce everyone to the Growth Hub for HR Teams.  What is an ‘Organisation Package’?  An Organisation Package is a membership option available to any organisation that wishes to enroll three or more members with HRNZ. Our Organisation Package members receive special discounted rates, exclusive access to the Growth Hub for HR Teams, are the first to know about any special offers, and much more!  With an Organisation Package, you have the ability to transfer membership to other members of staff, if an employee leaves or change roles. Find out more...  What is the Growth Hub for HR Teams?  The Growth Hub for HR Teams is here to provide our Organisation Package members with a ‘one stop shop’ for managing their membership and reviewing the career development progress their team members have made.   Organisations nominate an administrator who can:  • view all members who are part of your package   • book tickets for active members to any given event in one transaction   • see the expiry date for your Organisation Package   • view key information about each member such as Accreditation level, CPD points, Domains of Knowledge, and any upcoming event bookings.  Have key professional development information about your team members at your fingertips.   People leaders may use the portal to understand the strengths and weaknesses of their HR Team. They may identify missing competencies, as well as current and future workforce needs, to create clear succession plans.  By seeing where HR team members are at on their Professional Development or Accreditation journey, you can support your staff’s career growth and make informed decisions when having development discussions or establishing career pathways.  Investing in the professional development of your team creates an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and see a clear path for their growth. In turn, they are more likely to stay with the company, reducing turnover and associated costs.  Get Started Today!  We invite you to explore our options for organisational membership so that you too can have access to the Growth Hub for HR Teams. Take advantage of this platform to invest in your valued staff and drive success within your organisation.   Stay tuned for more updates and new features!   Thank you for being a valued member of our community.  
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