How well is your organization handling the human elements of resources and risks? The best way to find out is with a Human Resources Audit.
Before getting too involved in the specifics of a HR Audit, I recommend a SWAT Analysis, to get an overview of where the organization is currently.
S- What are the organization's internal strengths?
W- What are the organization's internal weaknesses?
O- What external opportunities might move the organization forward?
T- What external threats might hold the organization back?
After we have spent some time (not much… I like to go through this process quickly to get onto the next step!) answering these big picture questions, it is time to get more specific.
The HR Audit looks at 4 areas:
1. Legal Compliance
2. Obtaining Human Resources
3. Maintaining Human Resources
4. Developing Human Resources
An extensive check-list is used and at the end of the Audit a clear picture is presented of exactly where an organization is in regards to it’s HR function. The next step is to make a plan to create and implement procedures, and policies that will support the organization in moving towards their unique business goals and objectives.
