Final Assignment

Final Assignment by Lisa Byrd 10/03/15

1. Planning ahead and having a strategic plan for the year. I think it’s always best to plan ahead accordingly to anything you do in life. Most of the time, things tend to work out far better when you plan them out. Sometimes things don’t always go the way you planned it but it always better to be prepared than not. If you were to plan out your whole year with your best HR strategies, achieving these practices will go better than if you were to not plan them out. When it comes to planning out the year, make sure to schedule performance reviews and the follow-ups to go with them.

2. Hire the most talented. I firmly believe that if you are to only hire talented individuals, eventually you will end up with

Compensation planning. Taking a look how much you can offer to new employees is important. It is always good to know how much of an increase in salaries across the market there is, so as to compensate accordingly. HR should always know what the competitive pay is in order to attract the most potential employees.

4. Improving culture. “I don’t have to tell you that the culture of an organization is an integral part to attracting and retaining talent. Every organization is different and has it’s culture has a personality all it’s own. Being conscious of the factors that contribute to the culture of an organization allows for consistent improvements that will lead to great employee engagement and satisfaction.” I think this is an excellent strategy because it is a great to keep employees happy. It will encourage people to work smarter and be more effective when they love coming in to work everyday.

5. Set expectations upfront. This is a good practice because it helps new employees know what it is expected of them. New hires aren’t going to know exactly how the company runs their organization on day one. If the new employee knows at least a little of how things work and what is expected of them, chances are that individual is going to be a more productive employee. “Develop a straightforward employee handbook or manual to address the basics including job descriptions, attendance expectations, e-mail communication etiquette, payment methods and more. Review standard operating procedures

Create a safe work environment. I think it is very important to let your employees know that they are in a safe place to work. Sometimes new hires and current employees won’t even think of the possibility of getting hurt at work. Whether it is by something within the workplace, a natural disaster, or outside entity, employees should know how to protect themselves. Create a pamphlet or video that shows them where to go, what to do, and who to call when something goes wrong. There should be posted rules about how to keep the workplace safe for the customer as well. No one is going to want to enter a place that looks or feels like a condemned halfway house. This will leave peace of mind to you and your employees.

8. Implement technology. It is the time that all aspects of business are run through technology. Accommodating to all employees by implementing technology in the workplace can make workflow more efficient. Starting with online applications to assigning employees a work email address to online payroll, technology plays a huge role in companies all over the world. Offering all of this will make life easier for everyone. It is a proven strategy to look to social media when looking to find new applicants. It also a great and free way to