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Scenario Planning: What HR Needs to Know

With the uncertainty about the emerging world of work, organizations need to deal with ambiguity and, in essence, prepare for multiple futures. Scenario-based planning is becoming an essential strategic capability for organizations and for HR. We believe it is time for HR to play a more central role in scenario planning, specifically focusing on the…

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Headcount Planning: An HR Practitioner’s Guide

Well-executed headcount planning helps your organization grow sustainably and improve performance. Let’s explore what headcount planning is and how you can implement headcount planning best practices at your business. ContentsWhat is headcount planning?Why does your organization need headcount planning?Headcount planning best practices What is headcount planning? Headcount planning refers to creating plans to ensure that your…

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13 Future HR Skills You Need to Start Building Now

The dynamic reality we live and work in requires HR professionals to develop new skills if they want to contribute to their organization’s goals and help their businesses thrive. While HR skills like HRM expertise, strategy creation & execution, teamwork, reporting skills, and commercial awareness are not going anywhere, HR practitioners need to be deliberate about…

7 HR Business Partner Metrics Examples

Organizations with efficient HR business partners have enhanced employee performance, revenue, and profits by 22%, 7%, and 9%, respectively. HRBPs can greatly impact organizational performance and achieving overall business objectives. Thus, it is essential to track HR business partner metrics to ensure that your company’s HRBPs are effective. These will also allow you to uncover…

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HR for Startups: A Guide to Setting Up the HR Function

Large companies typically have multiple HR professionals to manage their HR function. But startups are different. Typically, they work with a tight budget, are laser-focused on growing their bottom line, and don’t want to get tied down with superfluous bureaucratic work and policies. But startups and small businesses need HR strategies to succeed in scaling.…

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Hierarchy Culture: An Informative Guide for HR

Hierarchy has been how societies have been structured throughout the history of humankind. It has translated to the business context as well. The hierarchy culture within organizations strives for clarity and efficiency through a structure resembling a pyramid.  What is a hierarchy culture in a business context, and how can HR promote its elements within…