We all have heard “Job Description,” but what is it? Job descriptions follow a general template for content. The same template can be used in constructing a CEO’s job description as for an airline pilot. It is the content that…
SWOT stands for the following: • Strengths What are the strengths of your HR organization? What do you do really well? What do you want to continue doing in the future? It could be HRIS, sexual harassment prevention, or onboarding.…
One technique for sorting out the important from the unimportant is PESTEL analysis. PESTEL stands for: P—Political E—Economic S—Social T—Technological E—Environmental L—Legal Develop ways that you can gather information in each of these categories, and you will be well out…
Recruitment Cost and Yield Ratios Ratios are the numerical representation of comparisons. They are normally stated as a percentage. The Recruiting Cost Ratio (RCR) is one of those measurements. It looks at the cost per hire based on compensation rather…
Attrition happens when employees retire, resign, or simply aren’t replaced. There are several analyses that could prove helpful when looking at attrition. Consider these: • Number of employees leaving before the first service anniversary • Number of employees leaving before the…
An employee value proposition (EVP) is the unique set of benefits that an employee receives in return for the skills, capabilities, and experience they bring to a company.
According to Chris Mossevelde, “Employer branding is the process of promoting a company, or an organization, as the employer of choice to a desired target group, one which a company needs and wants to recruit and retain.” Building a…
There are four generally recognized phases to the lifecycle of a business or industry. • Introduction This is the beginning of the organization. It’s the entrepreneurial phase where everything is new. Policies and systems are being created as they are…
Industry analysis is a tool that facilitates a company’s understanding of its position relative to other companies that produce similar products or services. Understanding the forces at work in the overall industry is an important component of effective strategic planning.…
Orientation and onboarding are two activities that will set the tone for the balance of an employee’s line on the job with this employer. It is a common belief that the first 90 days of a worker’s experience on a…