How can you ensure that your HR employees are getting the job done?

Creating a culture of execution in your HR department begins with the knowledge that developing plans and strategic initiatives is just the start. It also requires the following:

1. Recognize that execution starts with a plan-a solid plan can improve effeciency;

2. Ensure plans are aligned and coordinated across the HR department;

3. Provide clarity-it's difficult to get things done when people don't understand their role, responsibilities or what exactly is expected of them;

4. Establish clear expectations for each member of your department;

5. Avoid micromanaging your HR employees, but do monitor them;

6. Encourage employees to openly share bad news or mistakes made;

7. Balance careful analysis of a problem and decisive action to solve it;

8. Make decisions as close to the action as possible;

9. Facilitate informal and spontaneous interaction among HR employees; and

10. Turn your performance management system into a business tool-this ensures goals are aligned across all levels of your department.

Source: OnPoint Consulting; www.onpointconsultingllc.com.