Before a contractor builds a house, blueprints are prepared to guide the builders. Utilities are mapped out, rooms are planned, and supplies are ordered. In much the same way, organizations, managers, and HR professionals just like you need to have a solid blueprint to guide an organization. This is best accomplished with Strategic HR Plans. Strategic HR Plans serve as a blueprint for an organization to build a strong HR house.
First, it’s important to conduct a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) Analysis. This analysis will help your organization determine its long-term priorities and set short-term goals.
After determining your priorities and goals, it’s time to focus on your organization’s greatest asset: its people. A Staffing Plan is essential to determine an organization has the right number of employees with the right skill set to perform the work to achieve the organization’s goals. A solid Recruiting Plan will outline how and where to find those candidates.
Next, a Training and Development Plan enables employees to continue to grow and develop their skillset. This plan includes Career Ladders that help employees see a career path in an organization and Succession Plans that identify potential employees for key roles in the future.
Lastly, a Compensation and Benefits Review will ensure you are providing competitive pay and benefits. It’s also important to find the right ingredients to create a workplace that is fulfilling and challenging while still being fun and flexible. Conducting a Culture Survey allows employees to anonymously give feedback on workplace culture.
As you can see, Strategic HR Plans are the blueprint for your organization. Preparing and following these plans will ensure that you are on track to build a solid HR house. If your organization needs assistance with any of these HR projects, the professionals at Rocket City HR Consulting can help. We will work with you to develop an HR strategy to accomplish your organization’s goals. Contact us today!
