Management Priorities

Management Priorities

How We Can Help YOUR Business

Human resources’s specific priorities for management can vary depending on the organization’s goals, industry, and current challenges. However, some common priorities that management often focuses on include:  

Employee Engagement
and Retention

Keeping employees motivated, satisfied, and committed to their roles is essential for productivity and retention. HR may prioritize initiatives such as employee development, recognition programs, and fostering a positive work environment.

Performance
Management

Setting clear performance expectations, providing regular feedback, and evaluating employee performance are vital for driving individual and organizational success. HR may develop performance management systems and processes to help managers effectively manage and develop their teams.

Compliance and Risk Management

Ensuring the organization complies with relevant labor laws, regulations, and industry standards is critical for avoiding legal issues and maintaining a positive reputation. HR may prioritize compliance training, policy development, and monitoring regulatory changes

Employee Relations and Conflict Resolution

Addressing workplace conflicts and ensuring positive employee relations are critical for maintaining a harmonious work environment. HR may prioritize providing guidance to managers on conflict resolution strategies, conducting investigations into employee complaints, and fostering open communication channels.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace is increasingly important for organizational success and employee well-being. HR may prioritize implementing DEI initiatives, fostering a culture of belonging, and addressing unconscious bias in hiring and promotion processes.

HR Technology and
Data Analytics

Leveraging technology and data analytics can enhance HR processes, improve decision-making, and drive efficiency. HR may prioritize implementing or upgrading HRIS (HR Information Systems), utilizing data analytics for workforce planning and performance management, and integrating technology into recruitment and employee engagement initiatives.

Succession Planning and Leadership Development

Identifying and developing future leaders within the organization is essential for long-term sustainability. HR may prioritize succession planning initiatives, leadership development programs, and mentorship opportunities to build a pipeline of talent for key roles.

Talent Acquisition and Recruitment

Ensuring the organization has the right people in the right roles is crucial. HR focuses on sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent that aligns with the company’s culture and strategic objectives.

Training and Development

Investing in employee skills and professional development is essential for staying competitive and fostering career growth. HR may prioritize identifying training needs, designing training programs, and providing learning opportunities to enhance employee capabilities.

Management Priorities

Employee Relations

Absence Management

Performance Management

Benefits Management

Compensation Planning

Recruitment &
Talent Management

Policy Development &
Handbook Creation

Workforce Planning

HR Information Systems

Difficult Employees

We will meet with your management team and your employees to set expectations and ensure their relationships remain respectable. This will provide a positive and productive working environment.

Handbooks

We can write and implement an online policy ‘handbook’ to ensure your employees know your Vision, Mission, and Values. 

Workforce Planning

We will plan and execute your Human Resources needs to ensure you’re not hiring too many employees. Workforce planning is part of our experience. 

Organizational Changes

Employment Standards are mandatory in the province of Ontario. Do you know what to do when you release an employee from your employment? Our HR professionals will help you through this transition. 

Opportunities for Top Performers

More often than not, employees are grumbling because they do not feel challenged enough. Let our team help you with our Talent Management program, which will allow you to retain your greatest assets – your Top Performers.

Termination

The only constant in business is change. If there is a Reduction in Force planned in the next year or two, we can assist with planning the termination process and act as a non-partisan partner. Delivering difficult news is not easy and will support you through this process.