MILESTONES FOR HR DEPT TO BE CHECKED

HOW TO ENSURE YOUR HR DEPARTMENT IS ALIGNING WITH COMPANY GROWTH I was managing HR /admin/ company accounts in two tenures as a junior officer. My officer Commanding who was my boss gave me a check list which I used effectively for my team and work what I was suppose to do with my team that compromise of two officer , couple of junior commissioned officers and ten clerks. That check list I used effectively for all my tenures when I was commanding as CEO/GM of five companies later as I grew up in service, ensuring that HR department of my company delivered accordingly .


This is a checklist from that old War horse, I don’t know where is he but his teachings and checklist I must share with all CEO and VP/GM who are interested that their HR dept does not become the cause of downfall of the company

To confirm if all Support and Operations Supervisors have goal based accountability.

To confirm if Performance based incentives are decided in a transparent manner

To confirm if Tools are available to track the progress of HR initiatives.

Key positions have been identified and talent pipeline is maintained for Succession.

Automation of HR is a high focus area.

Comprehensive employee data is available for compliance and regulatory purposes.

Decision Enablers & Processes are there as laid down

Accurate manpower statistics are available as dashboards

Decisions related to employee growth are transparent andbased on real-time data

Goal-Setting process for all employees can be effectively tracked

Timely completion of appraisals can be monitored.

HR processes are based on the HR best practices across the industry.

Recruitment and on-boarding process is effective with candidate friendly

Sudden exit of key employees has minimal impact on business operations

Employee Development and Empowerment

Each employee has a well-defined development plan that is based on inputs from business needs, managers and employee inputs

We can track the trainings undertaken by employees and the effectiveness of the training programs

Managers regularly counsel the employees

Competencies and skills required for different jobs positions are well defined and used in employee development and recruitment.

Attending Leadership development programs is compulsory for all Managers

Help desks for leave, claims, complaints & other requirements of employees are functional.

Our attrition rates are low and people are fairly satisfied in their jobs