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20 WAIKATO BUSINESS NEWS November/December 2016 HR MANAGEMENT AND RECRUITMENT New IT management service for smaller businesses November sees the launch of a new IT management service for small to medium size enterprises (SMEs). Burton and Associates managing director, Phil Burton is launching the service after observing the number of small business organisations for whom hiring of a full-time IT management resource is not financially justifiable but who still need professional IT assistance or guidance. It can be a nightmare negotiating the myriad world of IT TDDA makes huge strides in Waikato From page 3 regime are many, including reduced accidents and near misses, reduced absenteeism, increased productivity and reduced disciplinary actions. It must be stressed that only a robust and approved drug testing programme, utilising proper procedures and conducted in accordance to the accredited standards with best commercial practice, will achieve these results. It is crucial that the testing provider holds ISO 15189-2012 accred- solutions, services, products and suppliers and for many SMEs in Waikato it has been difficult to secure IT management and/or consulting services independent of vendor influence. This new service means organisations can use a skilled and experienced IT resource for a tailored time period. This provides the ability to get an independent view of an organisation’s IT situation and to consider a range of options to resolve problems or facilitate business growth through technology benefits. Clients get the independent IT advice and delivery service they need without ongoing IT management costs. Phil’s research identified that some organisations need specific IT challenges resolved while others require the development of an IT roadmap that matches their business plan. One of the advantages of this service is that that it can deliver whatever IT outcomes are required, while keeping costs to a minimum and itation to be able to conduct on-site screening and prevent any allegations of discrimination, the tester should also be an independent service provider to be able to withstand legal scrutiny. Research shows clear evidence of the link between a higher incidence of workplace accidents and employee drug or substance use, both in New Zealand and overseas.* The key themes emerging from these studies conclude that businesses with sound workplace policies are associated with lower risk levels of workplace accidents related to alcohol and drug use among employees. Key emerging themes from these studies are: • Employees who used drugs are 51 percent more likely to have increased medical claims • Regular drug users are 3.6 times more likely to be involved in a workplace accident • Testing at the optimal frequency generates net savings of at least 15:1, in onboard personnel • Employees who used drugs have a 66 percent higher rate of absenteeism • Six percent of cannabis users reported harmful flexibility is the key. The first step is a no charge initial consultation to identify the client’s IT situation and what outcomes they require. The second step is the detailed audit and evaluation of the client’s current technology situation and creation of a fully independent assessment report. This report contains identification of options available, recommendations for future work to be done and how this should be achieved. In some cases, no further action will be required and for some clients the situation might simply require some management oversight of work to be done. There is also the possibility of some independent assistance with effects on work TDDA has forged an excellent reputation with clients through world-class services are we are pleased to be part of Phil Burton of Burton and Associates, right, and Peter Wilkinson of Wilkinson Transport Engineers discuss IT issues facing the engineering business. that, says Graeme. “When you deal with TDDA you can be confident you are getting services offering superior methodology, an the evaluation and contracting of third party IT services and products. It all depends on the client requirements. It is, says Phil, a simple service for SMEs. Clients get the IT consulting and management they need while keeping costs to a minimum. For more information or to arrange a free initial consultation, contact Phil Burton at www.burtonandassociates.co.nz or on 021 8988 048. adaptable attitude and people who genuinely care about what they do.” *Referenced studies available on request. INDEPENDENT IT CONSULTING SERVICES Short Term / Long Term Part time / Full time Flexible Cost Effective INDEPENDENT p. 07 827 8982 m. 021 888 048 phil@burtonandassociates.co.nz www.burtonandaccociates.co.nz J3838A
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