We all love a good to to do list, and HR should not be any different – you need an HR To do List to get the best out of your greatest asset – your people!
Taking a little time each month to keep on top of things can end up saving you a whole load of hassle in the longer term. So what should you be doing in May to keep your business on the right track? Read on for pointers.
Get the summer holidays sorted
At this time of year, your staff are starting to think about jetting off to sunnier climes. If you don’t get yourself prepared, then you may find yourself in a bit of a pickle. You need to allocate leave fairly, and ensure that everyone knows about the arrangements. Now’s a good time to refer to any existing policies that you might have, and update them if necessary. As a side note, it might be time for you to consider taking some time away from the office too. You’re no use to your team if you’re stressed and tired.
Consider your cold, hard figures
When some leaders think about HR, they think about fluff without any real substance. The function has completely transformed in recent years, and the smartest business owners know that it isn’t just a ‘nice to have’ – it’s completely non-negotiable if you’re serious about sustainable growth. So with this in mind, and considering the fact that we’ve just come to the end of another financial year, it’s time to look at your numbers. How much are you spending on staffing? What activities are bringing the greatest return on investment? Only once you know where you are, can you create a map to where you want to be.
Book yourself in for an HR health-check
The vast majority of business owners do everything they can to comply with relevant employment legislation and create practices and policies that make their workplace a happy environment. Let’s be honest though – we all have constraints on our time, and it’s not always possible to go the extra mile. If you know that you’ve been putting HR on the backburner, then there’s no time like the present to review how you’re really performing, and what you could do to improve your business.
If you’d like a little ad-hoc assistance without committing to a tying contract, then you’re in luck. Our HR health-check service is just the ticket if you feel like it could be time to step back and take stock, before creating your plans for the future. Give us a call today and we’ll explain more about how you can book your place.
