Design & Conquer

Who Are Design & Conquer?

A small sized company specialising in branding and digital marketing solutions. They experienced a rapid growth of clients but faced HR challenges which effected operational efficiency and employee morale.

The challenges 

Employee Turnover

• Exit Interviews revealing dissatisfaction
• Higher than normal turnover rate

Compliance Risks

• Some inconsistent documentation of employment information
• Leading to be non-compliant with rules & regulations - at risk of financial and business penalties

Organisational Culture

• Teams operated separately effecting collaboration and morale 
• Lack of training opportunities for employees

Recruitment Woes

• Inefficient recruitment process
• Lengthy hiring cycles resulting in critical roles being unfilled.

The Solution? D&Q partnered with AP HR Consulting Services!

Here is what we did:

Talent Management Overhaul  

• Re-designed performance management to include clear performance metrics 
• Implement quarterly feedback sessions 
• Introduced career development policies  

Compliance and Risk Mitigation 

• Conducted HR audit to identify gaps in documentation process
• Standardised employment contracts
• implemented compliance tracker 

Cultural Transformation 

• Facilitated team-building workshops to enhance inter-departmental collaboration 
• Designed company-wide recognition policy to celebrate employee achievements 

Recruitment Revamp 

• Developed a streamlined recruitment process 
• Updated job descriptions and person specifications to reflect roles and expectations 
• Automated applicant tracking to reduce hiring time
• Launched employee referral policy to attract high-quality candidates

The Results 

Turnover

Reduced turnover by 12% annually  

Compliance

Achieved full compliance avoiding any penalties   

Enhanced Satisfaction

Employee engagement increased by 31%Increased participation in career development initiatives   

Recruitment

Average Time to Hire decreased by 40%Increased annual retention  

Collaboration

Improved communication between teams resulting in increased efficiency in project execution

Testimonial 

"AP HR Consulting transformed our HR practices, enabling us to focus on our core strength—creativity. They tailored a solution for us which brought clarity, structure, and a renewed sense of purpose to our teams. Today, we’re not just a better company; we’re a better place to work."— CEO, Design and Conquer 

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