HR strategy

xcd has put together a range of useful resources on the topic of HR strategy

xcd has put together a range of useful resources on the topic of HR strategy

Below, you can read our insights and watch out webinars to learn more about the importance of strategy in the future of HR.

Below, you can read our insights and watch out webinars to learn more about the importance of strategy in the future of HR.

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What is HR strategy

What is HR strategy

HR strategy aims to link recruitment, people management, and performance to a business’ long-term objectives and goals.  Going beyond the administrative day-to-day work associated with HR, this involves creating strategic plans that relate to the ways work and the modern workplace are changing. It also integrates other aspects such as recruitment, reward, and performance into the wider business strategy.

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HR Leadership

HR Leadership

HR strategy doesn’t simply react to business strategy . The most forward-thinking HR professionals are proactively developing strategic plans that go hand-in-hand with business objectives. In these resources, we consider how HR teams can develop strategic plans in line with business strategy to achieve organizational success.

Infographic: the traits of highly strategic HR leaders

With 83% of business leaders arguing that HR spends too much time on transactional processes and too little on strategy, it’s important for highly strategic HR leaders to develop ways to demonstrate their strategic value to the business. This helpful infographic illuminates some of the ways that Human Resources professionals can demonstrate their strategic planning and align this with business goals.

HR: components of the strategic business partner mindset

Writer Dave Ulrich proposed the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) model in his 1997 book Human Resources Champions, envisioning HR as an innovative and strategic partner which helps work directly towards business goals. Rather than being weighed down with organisational admin, HR as a business partner can spend more time developing strategies which align with business objectives. In this article, we explore how HR can become more effective by incorporating the strategic business partner model.
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HR strategy in the changing workplace

HR strategy in the changing workplace

With a wide range of different solutions on the market with different features and capabilities, choosing the best HR software can be a challenge. Every organisation is different and has its own unique requirements that need to be taken into account. With this in mind, we’ve put together this comprehensive guide to choosing and comparing different solutions. Download it today to learn the best tips for choosing your new HR and payroll tool.

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The future of Hr strategy

The future of Hr strategy

What does the future hold for Human Resources strategy? These resources look to the future to analyse how strategic planning will become more essential than ever in the organisations of the future.

HR’s essential priority list for future planning

So much has changed for businesses since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, and HR strategy has been required to adapt rapidly. In this article, written in collaboration with Zoe Wilson from ReThink HR, we explore the objectives of future HR strategy.

Automation and HR job security

Boosting productivity, saving time and money, and making business processes more efficient, automation has been revolutionary for businesses. However, many people are still concerned about the impact of automation on their job security, especially for HR employees. In this article, we question whether Human Resources professionals need to be worried, exploring how the evolution of technology is allowing us to become less administrative and more strategic in our jobs.

How To Encourage Self Service Adoption With HR And Payroll Software

Digital HR strategy

Digital HR strategy

Digital transformation is having a major impact on HR. In these resources, we explore how technology contributes to HR’s strategic plans and requires the HR staff to develop new skills.

Steps to creating digital HR strategy

The digital transformation is rapidly changing the responsibilities and challenges facing Human Resources staff. In this article, we explore how HR can approach a digitisation strategy and use technology to aid strategic plans for the organization’s future.

3 technology trends impacting HR skills

With rapid digitisation changing the HR landscape, more than three quarters of organisations are now planning to double their HR upskilling in the next two years. In this article, we look at the ways HR professionals’ jobs are changing thanks to the rise of automation and data, and how we can use this to our advantage.

Can technology boost diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Diversity and inclusion is a key HR priority and a data-driven, technologically aided approach is an effective way to do this. In this article, we explore how HR technology can help your diversity and inclusion efforts, identifying key examples of ways that our tech can contribute to this.
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Change management

Change management

Helping employees and stakeholders adapt to organisational change is a vital aspect of HR strategy. In these resources, we explore the topic of change management and how HR can plan for it effectively.

How HR can support change management in your organistion

Human Resources professionals need to be prepared for organisational change, whether it results from a change in leadership, a merger, the adoption or a new software, or even changes to the law. In this article, we look at the importance of HR creating a change management process to proactively help all employees adapt to change in the organization.

Change management: an internal comms plan for your HRMS project

When implementing a new HRMS, it’s important to keep employees and internal stakeholders informed and excited about the change. This downloadable created by employee engagement and internal comms specialists HomeEX will help you create an engaging communications strategy to get employees excited about the new HRMS.

Brexit, the snap election, and change management

This guest blog by HR consultant Sarah Wilkinson explores the lessons about change management that HR leaders can learn from Brexit. From the importance of communication and getting buy-in from the right people, this piece looks at the importance of strategic change management for HR.

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Solving workplace issues

Solving workplace issues

People are a business’ most important asset; it’s down to HR to develop strategies to achieve best engagement and performance from the workforce. From workplace bullying to employee retention, these resources explore how strategic HR can provide solutions to workplace issues with human capital management.

Workplace bullying: how to recognise and remedy it

Nobody likes to think about bullying happening in the workplace but it’s worryingly common; one survey even found that a quarter of employees had been bullied in the workplace at some point in the last three years. The role of HR professionals is to spot the signs of bullying and offer the right tools and processes to support victims, creating a safer, happier work environment. To learn more about workplace bullying and what you can do about it, read our comprehensive article about workplace bullying.

How to manage time off in lieu in your organisation

With many employees preferring to be offered additional time off to compensate for overtime instead of overtime pay, Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) can provide a logistical headache for HR. Exploring the pros and cons of TOIL, this article contains everything you need to know about Time Off In Lieu and will help you better implement this option in your workplace.

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Tips to improve the effectiveness of performance improvement plans

Many people see a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) as a sure sign that the employee in question won’t be around much longer, but the aim of an effective PIP is to help the employee turn it all around. In this article, we explore how the PIP – often considered an ineffective last resort – can help get an employee back on track.

What can data tell us about employee retention?

With 47% of HR professionals reporting that employee retention is their top workforce management challenge, using data to inform employee retention strategies is more important than ever. In this article, we explore the different ways that data can illuminate turnover trends and help prevent attrition.

How HR can motivate employees

To maximise employees’ productivity and engagement in their jobs, it’s essential for HR to find ways to motivate staff. Rather than solely thinking in terms of monetary rewards, HR can motivate employees by providing a positive work environment and company culture that makes staff want to do their best work. In this article, we explore how HR professionals can find a balance between employee motivation and morale, creating strategies to allow employees to shine.

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