Many clients wish to start a HRD AUDIT INTERVENTION We often counsel to "hold back " and recheck if their company REALLY needs such an intervention

 

HRM  EXCELLENCE  AUDIT :

moving to the next level of success

 

The triple objective  of an HRM EXCELLENCE AUDIT are to identify issues of potential liability ,to surface things that needing improvement  and to formulate strategies for improving operational efficiencies

 

The audit works best when the focus is on improving the HRD function in the organization… if not it is a toothless document. The audit itself is a diagnostic tool, not a prescriptive instrument. It will help you identify what you are missing or need to improve. It is most useful when an Organization is ready to act on the findings, and to evolve its HRD function to a level where its full potential to support the organization’s mission and objectives can be realized.

 WHEN TO START AN AUDIT PROGRAM?

 

Generally speaking, an HR Audit can be done at anytime; however, Audits are most often conducted when the company is contemplating “change.”  These situations could be summed up as:

¨      The key stakeholders have a sense that certain things could be done more efficiently and for less money but aren’t sure where to start.

¨      There’s been a  series of dis-satisfaction against the HR function and it’s been recommended that they look across all functions of the business for other areas of liability.

¨      The organization is experiencing higher than normal turnover.

¨      Employee morale is low and employee relations issues begin to consume more of management’s time and energy.

¨      The organization has “outgrown” itself and needs to identify tools and resources that will help the organization to mature.

¨      To ensure that any/all new HR systems and programs that are put in place are integrated, seamless and compliments on another.

 

IINTROSPECT ...BEFORE  YOU BEGIN:

 

Like any other function, the performance and contribution of HRD should be audited regularly. We recommend to our client that they first attempt ot answer thes 12 question before we have a preliminary round of discussion:e:

1.   What strategic contribution is being made by HRD  to the achievement of business/corporate objectives?

2.   To what extent are there well articulated and agreed HRD strategies which are aligned to the business strategy and which are integrated with one another?

3.   What role does HRD  currently play? Is this role appropriate in the context of the organization?

4.   To what extent has the responsibility for HRD  issues been devolved to the management?

5.   How well does HRD  reconcile the need for devolution with the need to ensure  that organizational, ethical and legal obligations and requirements are being mf consistently?

6.   What evidence exists that HRD  is being innovative in a practical and business way, based on an analysis of the business and people needs of the organizational and benchmarking?

7.   How well is HRD  performing by reference to quantitative measures such as added value per employee, absenteeism and attrition?

8.   How well is HRD  performing in terms of service delivery in fields such as INDUCTION, training, reward management, health and safety training  , the management of equal opportunity and diversity, advice on employee  engagement , the provision of employee assistance programmes and the maintenance and use of   HR  information systems?

9.   To what extent does HRD  express proper concern for ethical considerations, the interests of all stakeholders (employees as well as management), enhancing the quality of working life and achieving a satisfactory work/life balance?

10.   What ' contribution has HRD   made to the improvement of the employee relations climate?

11.   How well is HRD  regarded by its customers   management, line managers, employees generally, employee representatives, as measured by formal assessments or opinion surveys?

12.   Is the HRD  function well organized and properly staffed with qualified professionals who are actively concerned with continuous professional development?

 

We have found that some companies should start the turnaround in a piecemeal whilst others need a quantum change ...both approaches work according to the company "readiness" level of the corporate leadership; its top management shelf; its culture orientation. 

 

With best compliments

Dr Wilfred Monteiro

www.synergymanager.net