The New Year is right around the corner and about half of the working population is either physically or mentally out of the office. You know what that means…it’s a great time to sit down and think about your HR New Year’s resolution without any distractions (well minimal distractions). As an HR professional, you have probably compiled a long list of challenges you face throughout the year. This week before the end of the year is always a good time to evaluate those challenges and create a “Not-to-Do” wish list or resolution for next year.
Every year at iCIMS, the company awards one employee with a “Not-to-Do” award. What does this mean? Employees are charged with eliminating a current process that is inefficient. The employee that comes up with the best process elimination/improvement is awarded at the end of the year. Why not have this same competition in your HR department. What are the challenges you are facing? Try listing out the processes you are currently doing and decide which of those you shouldn’t be doing.
How about non-compliance issues? Be honest, how many applications, resumes, and paperwork do you get in a day?? A ton. Paper storage is costly and inefficient. Loose paper can get lost or filed incorrectly.
What about trying to eliminate paper collection in 2012. How? Go electronic. Find a way to have staff and applicants complete all of their paperwork online. Use an online career site that funnels information into an online database that is easily searchable.
How about high turnover? Do you have trouble retaining personnel? Perhaps, it’s time to look at what inefficiencies are in your training program and eliminate those.
Eliminate costly training programs that employees don’t participate in and try new programs that provide staff with the right tools to power their career. Offer more training programs online so all employees can attend on their own time. The possibilities are endless, but the bottom line is, eliminate what isn’t working and try out more beneficial programs.
So what does your “Not-to-Do” wish list and New Year’s resolution look like?
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