Compliance is one of the most essential facets of HR, but functional HR audits are about so much more than remaining compliant. A functional HR audit transforms the way depart aligns with the business objectives of the organization. As HR plays a key role in standardizing processes, identifying risk areas, and strategically tying HR goals to business goals, Willory can help guide your company in its transformation.
For many nonprofits, June 30 signifies the end of a fiscal year and is a time to prepare for their new year. That means taking a look at their new year’s goals and budgets as well as hopefully, revisiting processes and operations to ensure the organization is running efficiently and in compliance with the law.
It’s become more difficult in a competitive, job-seeker market to find qualified candidates. Introduce additional factors like drug tests and legal medical or recreational marijuana, and HR’s task of hiring just became an even higher mountain to climb.
You’ve decided that it’s time… you need to take the important step of auditing functions within your HR department. So what now? It takes time, discipline, and the objective human resources to conduct a thorough audit and it starts with understanding your objectives. Do you want to do a full-audit of all HR functions or be more specific? No matter what the extend of your audit is, reviewing the current state is a necessary first step. As an HR consultant with expertise in the field of HR audits, I have found there are seven defined steps to follow to achieve a successful audit.
Functional audits, including those for HR, aren’t just about compliance. They can transform the way your HR department aligns with your organization’s business objectives. As HR plays a key role in standardizing processes, identifying risk areas, and strategically tying HR goals to business goals, Willory can help guide your company in its transformation.
Sadly, sexual harassment claims are dominating the “entertainment” headlines these days. It seems that far too many men of power (Harvey Weinstein) and actors (Kevin Spacey) have abused workplace power and hurt far too many in the process.
A recent study showed that in 2017, lying on a resume is more in vogue than ever. In fact, nearly half (46%) said they know someone who’s lied on a resume (which is like saying I am not asking for me, I am asking for a friend). This is more than double the number reported in 2011 (21%).
We all know the common trope – the one where a frazzled-looking HR professional is surrounded by piles of paperwork and filing cabinets. It would probably be funny if all of us hadn’t seen or experienced it at some point in our careers. However, by creating a culture of sustainability that image can be replaced by a superhero; one who champions both Mother Nature and employee integrity.
The fact that retirement is at the end of the employee engagement lifecycle makes it no less important than attraction or retention. Unfortunately, for most businesses – small businesses – unpredictable revenues make it difficult to commit to matching 401k contributions each year and knowing how to best administer the plan. Currently, companies with fewer than 100 workers employ 36% of the US workforce, which equates to about 42 million people.
