09/05/2024

Tips for Getting the Most from an HR Audit

This type of audit enhances your organization's overall effectiveness

HR Audit. No one likes to hear that word⁠ – audit. Review. Evaluation. Analysis. No matter what word you use, negative thoughts start to fill your head. We challenge you, however, to look at this event as a chance to review and renew. A properly conducted HR audit can, and should, be a welcome review of your human resources function, helping you to remain the best in class or improve the function and services you provide. As with many things, how you prepare for an HR audit will determine its effectiveness.

Why conduct an HR audit?

An HR audit involves an organized and structured review of your organization’s human resources practices. By reviewing policies, procedures, legal requirements and processes, the HR audit enhances the overall efficiency, compliance and effectiveness of an organization’s HR practices – ensuring these are on track to focus your employees’ efforts in meeting your organization’s goals.

When conducted properly, the audit will reveal departmental strengths and shed light on gaps and areas for improvement. A skilled auditor will guide you through the findings and offer course-correcting recommendations.

Please select this link to read the complete article from OSAP member Clark Schaefer Strategic HR.