HRchecklist - Circle Strategies

The 21s of HR

The HR department is a cornerstone of any successful organization, playing a crucial role in managing and nurturing the company’s most valuable asset—its people. However, the HR department must cover many areas to ensure the success of the company. Here is the checklist Circle Strategies can help your HR department follow with ease.

1. Recruitment and Staffing

Responsible for attracting, screening, and hiring qualified candidates for job openings within the organization. This includes developing job descriptions, posting job ads, conducting interviews, and making hiring decisions.

84% of employers use social media like LinkedIn and Instagram for recruiting.

RecruitBPM

2. Onboarding and Orientation

Facilitates the integration of new employees into the organization, providing them with the necessary training, resources, and information to perform their roles effectively. This includes orientation programs, introduction to company policies, and initial training.

The average new hire is expected to complete 54 activities during their Onboarding process.

Sapling HR

3. Employee Training and Development

Manages ongoing professional development and training programs to enhance employees’ skills and knowledge. This includes organizing workshops, seminars, e-learning, and leadership development programs.

Companies that provide formal onboarding training are estimated to have 50% retention rates.

HBR

4. Performance Management

Establishes performance standards and evaluates employees’ job performance. This includes setting performance goals, conducting performance reviews, providing feedback, and implementing performance improvement plans.

70% of businesses plan to adopt the hybrid model of work, with over 65% of companies globally redesigning their workspace to accommodate their staff.

PWC

5. Compensation and Benefits

Designs and administers employee compensation and benefits programs, including salary structures, bonuses, health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks. Ensures that the compensation packages are competitive and aligned with industry standards.

86% of professionals prefer remote work at least part time.

PWC

6. Employee Relations

Maintains positive relationships between the organization and its employees. This includes handling employee grievances, resolving workplace conflicts, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and company policies.

25 % of workplace bullying cases are not investigated.

HRacuity

7. Compliance and Legal

Ensures the organization complies with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. This includes managing employee records, monitoring legal developments, and implementing necessary policy changes.

48 % of American adults report experiencing abusive behavior at work.

HRacuity

8. Workplace Safety and Health

Develops and implements health and safety programs to ensure a safe working environment. This includes conducting safety audits, providing safety training, and managing workplace injury and illness prevention programs.

Private-sector employers reported 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses, a 7.5% increase from 2021.

BLS

9. Diversity and Inclusion

Promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace by implementing policies and practices that ensure equal opportunity and fair treatment for all employees. This includes diversity training, creating inclusive hiring practices, and fostering a culture of respect.

92% of business leaders agree a strategic workforce education program should help an organization achieve its diversity and inclusion goals.

InStride

10. HR Information Systems (HRIS) Management

Manages HR information systems to maintain accurate employee data and streamline HR processes. This includes maintaining employee records, managing payroll systems, and ensuring data security and privacy.

In 2022, 73% of US companies use HRIS software, followed by only 17.38% of Canadian and 8.35% of English organizations.

Software Path

11. Succession Planning

Identifies and develops internal talent to fill key leadership positions within the organization. This includes assessing potential leaders, providing targeted development opportunities, and creating succession plans.

64% of HR professionals say that their organization has a succession plan in place or plans to develop one.

SHRM

12. Employee Engagement and Retention

Implements strategies to increase employee engagement and reduce turnover. This includes conducting employee surveys, organizing team-building activities, and developing recognition programs.

51% of employees are disengaged in the workplace, while 13% are actively disengaged.

Gallup

13. Policy Development and Implementation

Creates and enforces HR policies and procedures that align with organizational goals and comply with legal requirements. This includes developing employee handbooks, updating policies, and ensuring consistent application across the organization.

86% of employers report mental well-being, stress, and burnout as the highest priorities for them to address in their positions.

WTW

14. Labor Relations

Manages the relationship between the organization and its labor unions (if applicable). This includes negotiating collective bargaining agreements, handling union grievances, and ensuring compliance with labor laws.

84% of senior business executives see favoritism in their own companies.

Forbes

15. Compensation Analysis and Benchmarker

Conducts market research to benchmark compensation packages against industry standards. This includes analyzing salary surveys, reviewing job classifications, and recommending adjustments to ensure competitive pay practices.

Over 1/3 of employees say their compensation is directly associated with their mental health.

BambooHR

16. HR Strategy and Planning

Aligns HR initiatives with the organization’s strategic goals. This includes workforce planning, budgeting for HR activities, and developing long-term HR strategies to support organizational growth.

Sixty percent of HR leaders say developing their management team’s effectiveness is a part of their strategy to improve the future of work.

Forbes

17. Employee Wellness Programs

Develops and manages programs to promote employee health and well-being. This includes offering wellness initiatives, mental health support, fitness programs, and health education.

Overall, $1 of spending on employee wellness, including healthy employees, leads to a $1.50 return on investment.

Net Suite

18. Conflict Resolution

Facilitates the resolution of workplace conflicts through mediation, counseling, and other conflict resolution techniques. This includes addressing interpersonal issues and fostering a harmonious work environment.

85% of both individual contributors and leaders agreed they experienced some amount of inevitable conflict at work.

CMOE

19. Exit Management

Manages the process of employee separation from the organization. This includes conducting exit interviews, processing final payments, and ensuring a smooth transition for departing employees.

80% of exit surveys use poor methodology.

Net Suite

20. Change Management

Supports the organization through periods of change by developing change management strategies and ensuring effective communication. This includes helping employees adapt to new processes, technologies, and organizational structures.

47% of organizations that integrate change management are more likely to meet their objectives than the other 30% that did not incorporate it.

Walk Me

21. Talent Management

Develops and implements strategies to attract, develop, and retain top talent within the organization. This includes career development programs, talent assessments, and succession planning.

88% of c-suite executives believe providing employees access to education is a critical part of their organization’s business strategy.

InStride

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