The HR department sits at the very core of an organization and is responsible for managing key affairs and setting the workplace culture. Every department is important in the smooth flow of the business, but most entrepreneurs often end up ignoring the requirements of the HR department when other things are flowing smoothly.
The human resource department is tasked with protecting not only the interests of the company, but also those of its employees. This department ensures compliance with legal requirements and also ensures that the interests of the organization are always kept on top.
Businesses have faced lawsuits for small instances of non-compliance and have never been able to recover from the damage inflicted during this period. Mistakes are inevitable, but if they are to be avoided, it is necessary that businesses look at common HR pitfalls and avoid them.
In this article, we look at some of the HR pitfalls and mistakes that organizations should look to avoid. The best mitigation strategy is to pay attention to the HR department and spruce out inconveniences.
An Outdated Employee Handbook
Every business needs to have an employee handbook that is updated and contains all recent references and work policies. These policies should be written down for the understanding and inference of every team member. The policies within the employee handbook should clearly be communicated to employees.
The employee handbook should include a code of conduct, details related to benefits and compensation, guidelines on employment, nondiscrimination policy and communication policies. These guidelines should be updated regularly and employees should be prompted about changes in them.
Hasty Hiring Processes
A hasty hiring process, under pressure from core operational departments in the workplace is a common HR pitfall. The HR department should look to hire carefully and in line with the culture and requirements of the organization. Hiring done in haste can disrupt the efficiency of the organization and lead to wrong hires.
HR departments should take more time while hiring and ensure that the right fit and person are hired.
Disregard for Training
Businesses should regularly invest in training their employees so that they are able to specialize in key areas related to the business. Training is an integral part of employee growth and failing to recognize it can lead to significant problems. HR departments are often unable to prioritize training due to a lack of budget and cannot consistently follow a training and development plan.
We at JS Benefits Group have worked with organizations to mitigate the impact of common HR pitfalls and prioritize the HR department. You can get in touch with JS Benefits Group to discuss and devise a strategy.
