The only way to make a lasting change that will positively impact your organization is to ensure that you get your executive management team on board. You will need their support, especially if you request to hire a third party to conduct the audit.
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The HR Audit Process
HR audits give organizations the opportunity to assess their human resources policies and practices. They also determine compliance and adherence to regulations. It is similar to a tax or a financial audit in companies. For a successful HR audit process, follow the 5 steps: 1. Set the HR audit objectives The main objective of an…
Determine who will be conducting the audit.
Will you attempt to do the audit yourself, or will you hire outside the organization? Decide who is responsible for what tasks if it is a joint effort. Set expectations for your evaluation from the beginning.
Types of HR Audit
HR audits evaluate HR activities and practices to examine their effectiveness and efficiency. It is concerned with collecting and analyzing information to decide the actions to be taken to improve business performance. There are several types of HR audit that can be categorized into 3 types: 1. Time period Time period refers to the frequency…
When should you conduct an HR audit?
Don’t wait for issues to come up before you conduct an HR audit. Taking a proactive approach is always better than a reactive one. Lauren Brown, aPHR, a contributor to the Bernard Health blog, shares, “The best time of year to conduct an audit will depend on the organization’s needs and schedule. A slower time of year…
Determine what you would like to audit.
As we’ve mentioned above, there are many different types of HR audits that you can focus on. For this purpose, however, you will want to clearly specify the audit goals for your organization. Don’t try to do everything at once. Set a timeline for completion. Check out our detailed HR Audit Guide with a downloadable HR audit…