- Staying abreast of key HR trends and knowing which functions should be a top priority for your organization is always a challenge.
- Addressing misalignment of HR priorities between HR and the Business is an important consideration in an HR strategic plan.
- HR leaders must develop an annual HR strategic plan that effectively brings people strategies in line with business goals.
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Critical Insight
- Both HR and the Business anticipate an increase in organizational revenue, employee engagement, and labour costs. This growth will have a significant impact on talent acquisition and talent management.
- By the end of 2013, over 75% of organizations project that they will have implemented social media for recruiting, wellness initiatives, and high potential employee programs.
- Both HR and businesses rate leadership development, employee engagement, and employee development as the top three priorities for 2013.
- Identify your organization’s high priority areas in need of improvement based on the level of business priority and current effectiveness.
Impact and Result
Utilize the data and feedback gathered in McLean & Company’s HR Trends and Priorities for 2013 study to inform your HR strategic plan this year.
This report will help you:
- Understand the top trends and priorities for HR and businesses in 2013.
- Pinpoint areas of misalignment between HR and the business.
- Learn how to identify what areas should be top priority.
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