HR Assessment
Human Resource (HR) leaders can make a huge impact on the business by setting an example in aligning their services with business needs and producing increased value to the organization. For exceptional business performance, it is important that HR becomes a strategic partner in the business. The best place to start is with an objective assessment of the HR function. MDA uses a four step process that includes gathering customer feedback through the “HR Voice of the Customer Survey”, benchmarking, analysis, and action planning. Goals of assessing the Human Resources function include:
- Broadly defining the mission and role of HR
- Gauging the efficiency and effectiveness of the HR organization and making any necessary recommendations for improvement
- Identifying the strengths and weaknesses in key operational and service areas
- Benchmarking HR activities to ensure continuous improvement
- Creating a solid action plan and delivery that will move HR into the most efficient, effective organization
HR Strategy Development
An important next step is to align the Human Resources strategic plan to the business strategy. We design and facilitate HR sessions on strategic planning to envision the future, assess strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, as well as define key priorities and performance measures. The end result is a clean and realistic strategic HR plan that will enable the organization to meet current and future challenges.
HR Systems Alignment
We all know that even the best strategies will fail without the right systems to ensure execution. HR systems that are disconnected from the business strategy will negatively impact the ability to achieve key business results. MDA helps develop high performing HR systems to effectively acquire, develop, and retain talent in ways which ensure business success. Our facilitative approach helps engage key leaders in the process of discovery planning, implementation, and evaluation of key systems against best practices.