RMA Network
Quite honestly,our experience with Pinnacle People Solutions was great. They were professional, flexible, and they were very easy to work with. They delivered exactly what we wanted and needed. Our members were extremely satisfied. They all got something out of it for their businesses,which is what the RMA Network is here to do. I would recommend Pinnacle People Solutions to anyone.
General Manager
The Situation
The RMA Network is a group of independent livestock and property agents throughout Australia. Training and development is a significant part of the service the network provides to its membership: a multitude of courses around livestock and rural property sales is offered.The RMA Network had found its members were getting their HR advice predominantly from their accountants.However, accountants are not dealing with HR matters 100% of the time, so their advice may not have been current,and the only time they got involved was after a problem had already occurred. Most people employed in the livestock industry aren’t covered under a specific award, so it is a complex area.
‘We saw a need to support our members by providing HR-specific training focused on preventing problems occurring in the first instance,’ said General Manager, Michael O’Brien.‘Pinnacle People Solutions was engaged to develop and deliver a customised series of training and information courses that would provide information and structure around the fundamentals of HR, recruitment advertising,and guidance on putting effective procedures and protocols in place for our small business members.’
The PPS Approach
The RMA Network chose Pinnacle People Solutions because they were regionally based. ‘As a business headquartered in the country, Pinnacle People Solutions truly understood how country business operates. They fit our criteria to a tee,’ said Michael.
The course structure was put together from scratch by Pinnacle People Solutions.The process was highly collaborative and the curriculum tailored to meet the unique needs of the RMA Network.
Pinnacle People Solutions also produced HR fundamentals manuals in both hard and soft copy format for each of the member participants. Pinnacle People Solutions travelled the breadth of New South Wales,from Tenterfield to Yass, and all points in between, delivering three training sessions at each venue to 10 or 12 RMA Network members at a time. ‘The small class sizes meant network members could really concentrate in the session and had an opportunity to fully participate and provide feedback.Our sessions were designed to encourage engagement,and this was done very well,’ said Michael
The Outcome
‘The best part was the Principal, Bronwyn Pearson’s engagement with our training program. Bronwyn successfully engaged with every participant one-on-one. Bronwyn now understands our business in and out and understands what our members are trying to do in regard to employment. That has proven to be a huge plus, with Pinnacle People Solutions becoming a reference point for members in need,’ Michael said.
‘Quite honestly, our experience with Pinnacle People Solutions was great. They were professional, flexible, and they were very easy to work with. They delivered exactly what we wanted and needed. Our members were extremely satisfied. They all got something out of it for their businesses, which is what the RMA Network is here to do. I would recommend Pinnacle People Solutions to anyone’.