Contents
1. Survey Data2. #1 Key Area3. 5 Tips from the Pros4. Additional Resources
Survey Data
#1 Key for New HR Departments
The most important step for setting up a new HR department is taking the time to develop strategic alliances/partnerships.
Other steps are important as well, but this is the most critical item to put on the "to do" list.
Tip #1
Answer critical questions to get started: ● What was the reason for creating this new
department?● Who made that decision? Will they support you
as you learn about the organization and its key players?
● What HR activities were being done previously and who was doing them?
● What sort of culture exists? Is it the "right" one?
Tip #2
Do your best to not become the "office cop" - the hardest role you have is to watch out for things that can get the company (and people) in trouble without being the person that everyone avoids.
Tip #3
Don't underestimate how much information your employees want.
Tip #4
Find that executive champion who understands HR and can go to bat when the current staff can no longer manage the workload.
Tip #5
Be prepared to do a little bit of everything. This sometimes means that you won't be able to focus much attention to the areas of HR that you're passionate about.
Additional Resources
This slidedeck was developed from the New HR Department Ultimate Guide on upstartHR. Check it out for more information, dozens of tips, and additional resources.
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Ben Eubanks is an HR pro, author, and speaker. Feel free to check out the links for more information or to connect!
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