From HR consultant to strategic partner; People. Culture. Structure.  

 

From human resources to human capital, from HR operations to people & culture or even People Experience. The name of our field has been in flux for some time. And that makes sense, because the content is also constantly evolving.  

What once began as PZ became HR. Meanwhile, the term People & Culture on. Rightly so, because “human resources” suggests that people are merely resources. While in fact the human side, what happens between people, how culture is formed, is becoming increasingly important.  

At Bunchmark, we strongly believe in this. As an interim and consultancy firm, we help organizations build on three pillars: people, culture and structure. Because in addition to attention to people and culture, the structure of the organization is also essential. Think of a clear job structure, a fair remuneration policy and clear frameworks.  

When these three pillars reinforce each other, real movement is created. Not separate parts, but a cohesive whole that provides the foundation for sustainable growth, inclusiveness and impact. This is how work becomes more fun. And get a lot done, together. 

And yes, we still often use the term HR – old habits are stubborn, and it remains a recognizable concept. But that the profession is in transition is beyond question.  

 

People: more than attracting talent 

By “People” we mean: learning to work with people in such a way that they contribute to ever better results. We focus on developing (personal) leadership, at all levels in an organization. For example in the form of our First Time Manager Track; in which we give starting managers the right tools to lead effectively. Participants learn from each other, the theory and especially by practicing with each other and in practice.

 
Parallel then likes to work with the executive team to ensure that responsibility is broadly shared or the cherished start-up culture preserved.

 
We also help people develop through coaching. We work with an individual or an entire team. In this, work is the starting point – we are not life coaches. We stand for professional coaches who don’t make it harder or more difficult than necessary, but address exactly what is needed. We help anchor new insights into other behaviors.

 

Culture: the invisible force 

Culture is not what you write on the wall, but what happens when no one is looking. It is the sum of behaviors, values and beliefs. A strong culture gives direction, connects people and creates commitment. We help organizations build a culture that works. Not just in words, but in deeds. A culture that is adaptive, people-oriented and future-proof.   We look at culture with a systemic and anthropological view. We always address it when we come to clients. Because we see a lot, without judgment. We can also help you get your culture moving. By defining your core values with your team, by having a good dialogue about culture in the organization, by doing a scan of the current culture and where employees would like to see a movement, what causes stagnation.  

 

Structure: holding on to growth 

Without structure, there is no room for growth. By “Structure,” we mean the smart design of processes, teams and decision-making. Think of redesigning organizational structures, working with roles instead of functions, and letting go of traditional hierarchies. Structure supports the culture and provides the frameworks in which people can excel. Consider design, collaboration and decision-making structure and all the way back to basics; building a rock-solid job house (we like fresh tiny houses) and a transparent compensation system.  

In addition, Bunchmark is a creative partner when it comes to benefits. We take inspiration from the more than 175 organizations we’ve worked for over the past 5 years.   

 

You can build on that!  

People. Culture. Structure. In our interim assignments, we always include all three. And we can do a deep dive on a topic. Having all three in order creates a working environment that is transparent, equal and inclusive. As far as we are concerned, this is a prerequisite for organizations to be successful and realize their growth strategy.   

 

The real difference is not created by focusing on one of the three pillars, but rather by approaching them in conjunction. An inclusive culture without a clear structure is bogged down in chaos. A strong EPP without an authentic culture feels like window dressing. And a rigid structure without an eye for people leads to turnover. Only when People, Culture & Structure come together does a foundation emerge on which you can truly build as an organization.