Introduction
Fowler Homes Queenstown is a design and build company delivering quality homes throughout Queenstown and Central Otago.
When Jason and Jen McGirr started the business in 2019, they were focused on building a strong team and growing the business. Here's how Peninsula helped support their growth with HR and Health & Safety expertise.
The Situation
When Jason and Jen started Fowler Homes Queenstown, there were no employees in the business.
As the company grew, they brought on contract managers, designers and administrative staff to support the business.
New hires meant employment contracts and documentation needed to be put in place, along with clear KPIs, while promotions and changes to employee hours required job descriptions, responsibilities and remuneration to be reviewed and updated.
At the same time, due to the nature of the construction industry, Jason and Jen wanted to ensure they were meeting their Health & Safety obligations and creating a safe workplace for their team.
With so much already on their plate, Fowler Homes Queenstown wanted confidence that they were doing things correctly and staying on top of industry regulations.
"Starting off as a small business with just one or two of us, and then growing from there, meant our systems and documentation had to grow along with us."
The Solution
When Peninsula came on board, Jason was relieved to know he didn't have to manage the HR and Health & Safety side of the business on his own.
Whenever questions came up, Jen had specialist support to turn to. Whether they were hiring a new employee, updating a contract or creating a job description for a team member moving into a new role, Peninsula helped make sure everything was in place and being handled correctly and in line with employment law.
On the Health & Safety side, Peninsula supported the business with reviews, site assessments and toolbox talks, helping them stay on top of their obligations across their worksites. The team also had access to specialist advisors when workplace issues or incidents arose, ensuring the right steps were taken.
“We can operate how we want to, knowing that all the HR and Health & Safety procedures are being followed correctly because we have Peninsula in our corner.”
What Happened Next
Today, Fowler Homes Queenstown focuses on what it does best: designing and building quality homes.
By outsourcing their HR and Health & Safety to Peninsula, they spend less time worrying about documentation and compliance, and more time focusing on their team, their clients and the continued growth of the business.
Just like the homes they build, Jason and Jen know their business is built on strong foundations for the future.
"Health & Safety and operating a fair workplace are all part of the foundations of building a business. It's fundamentally like building a house. Get this little piece of the puzzle taken care of by Peninsula, and you can focus on what your business does best. If you take your focus away from your key purpose, you won't achieve the same success that you otherwise could."
