{"id":83791,"date":"2023-02-15T03:39:28","date_gmt":"2023-02-15T03:39:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/?p=83791"},"modified":"2024-04-22T02:01:29","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T02:01:29","slug":"human-resources-life-cycle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/human-resources-life-cycle\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide To The 13 Stages Of The Human Resources Life Cycle"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<p>The employee life cycle model is a framework that outlines the various stages that an employee typically goes through during their time with a company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below we explore the entire HR cycle from start to finish, based on the 13-step framework presented by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.nl\/books\/edition\/Strategic_Human_Resource_Management\/YuOLDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&amp;gbpv=0\">Storey, Wright &amp; Ulrich (2019)<\/a>, with tips on how to best drive performance in your organisation. Let&#8217;s get cracking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"790\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/HR-lifecycle-1024x790.jpg\" alt=\"HR lifecycle\" class=\"wp-image-83935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/HR-lifecycle-1024x790.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/HR-lifecycle-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/HR-lifecycle-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/HR-lifecycle-1536x1186.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/HR-lifecycle.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Business Strategy.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All businesses require a business strategy before they can begin to put any HR processes in place. An effective business strategy clearly outlines the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>The core values<\/strong> of a business.<\/li><li><strong>Resource<\/strong> allocation.<\/li><li><strong>Financial<\/strong> and market objectives.<\/li><li><strong>Role and team<\/strong> structure.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>The long-term vision <\/strong>of your business.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the responsibility of the company\u2019s HR manager to analyse the organisation&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.business.govt.nz\/business-performance\/business-strategy\/introduction-to-strategy\/#:~:text=It's%20critical%20for%20steps%20like,what%20you're%20working%20towards.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>current business strategy<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They will:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Ensure<\/strong> all employees are aligned with the same goals.<\/li><li><strong>Create <\/strong>a plan for any employee concerns.<\/li><li><strong>Communicate<\/strong> the strategy and processes to the broader company.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">A comprehensive business strategy establishes priorities that affect the entire HR life cycle. One way to begin your business strategy is to undertake a <a href=\"https:\/\/business.gov.au\/planning\/business-plans\/swot-analysis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>SWOT analysis.<\/u><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Human Resource Strategy.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you determine your business strategy (internally or with an HR manager), the following steps are:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Translate<\/strong> it into an HR strategy.<\/li><li><strong>Hire<\/strong> a larger HR team to action the process.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">The HR team should focus on improving management and increasing employee productivity, enabling your business to grow.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For an HR strategy to be effective, it must:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Enhance<\/strong> employee engagement. Read <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/employee-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>here<\/u><\/a> for tips.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Improve<\/strong> the corporate image. How? Consider social media, charity work, an improved customer experience, and other actionable steps <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agilitypr.com\/pr-news\/public-relations\/4-simple-ways-to-improve-your-public-image\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>here<\/u><\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Provide<\/strong> career development and advancement. Employees should feel supported in growing and that their managers provide <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/types-of-feedback\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>valuable feedback regularly<\/u><\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Operate<\/strong> within your industry-specific legal framework.<\/li><li><strong>Implement <\/strong>a performance management system or improve the current system. Explore <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-improve-team-performance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>our tips here<\/u><\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Organisational Design.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have onboarded the right team to assist your HR overhaul, the next step is translating the business and HR strategies into a practical organisational design.&nbsp;This involves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Creating<\/strong> a well-structured hierarchy within the company.<\/li><li><strong>Clearly<\/strong> defining roles and team structure.<\/li><li><strong>Outline<\/strong> processes that align with the company&#8217;s objectives.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>HR can create a proper organisational design by:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Utilising<\/strong> top talent to run efficient and high-performing teams.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Outlining<\/strong> clear priorities of the business against broader marketing goals.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Maximising <\/strong>team and employee strengths.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Offering<\/strong> additional training.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s about ensuring the company is functioning at optimal output whilst <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/positive-work-culture\/\">maintaining culture and morale<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Job And Team Design.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As highlighted, the best way to achieve your business goals is by first hiring and then delegating tasks to highly-skilled people with the proper knowledge for their roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re still unsure of the tangible impact HR can have on your company, let us explain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HR experts are pivotal in designing the jobs that will help achieve the company&#8217;s goals. They will:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Recruit<\/strong> employees with a high level of abilities and talents.<\/li><li><strong>Power<\/strong> them together to work towards common goals.<\/li><li><strong>Streamline<\/strong> teams.<\/li><li><strong>Ensure<\/strong> all employees can grow in their roles.<\/li><li><strong>Maintain <\/strong>the efficiency of team workflow.<\/li><li><strong>Address<\/strong> employee concerns.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>They then maintain the efficiency of the company by:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Measuring <\/strong>morale.<\/li><li><strong>Conducting<\/strong> job and business structure analysis.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Re-designing <\/strong>processes.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Maintaining<\/strong> performance and competency reviews.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Human Resources Planning.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An essential part of the process involves future-proofing the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The HR manager will need to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Project<\/strong> the demand and supply of labour in a business.<\/li><li><strong>Analyse<\/strong> the organisational approach and technological investments that will impact internal labour demand.<\/li><li><strong>Consider <\/strong>the necessary future employment and how this will affect resources and teams.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Conversely, they can manage supply by analysing:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Internal<\/strong> and external supply in the labour market.<\/li><li><strong>The skills <\/strong>and talent of the current employees.<\/li><li><strong>Retention<\/strong> potential.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-write-a-job-description\/\">How To Write A Job Description That Attracts Top Talent<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For best results, we advise HR teams to create an action plan for the employees based on the demand and supply of labour, which can involve:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Aggressive<\/strong> hiring.<\/li><li><strong>Internal<\/strong> transfers.<\/li><li><strong>Retraining<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Automation<\/strong> processes.<\/li><li><strong>Hiring<\/strong> or bonus freezes.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Early<\/strong> retirement.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Labour requirements constantly change due to seasons and customer habits. Maintaining a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.obsidianhr.com\/how-to-improve-your-hr-strategy-proactive-vs-reactive-hr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>well-built process (that isn\u2019t wholly reactive)<\/u><\/a> will ensure your company remains stable despite market fluctuations.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Company Culture And Vision.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Culture is at the core of any business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Culture offers a structure to compare against when training or evaluating employee performance, plus it differentiates your business from the competition. It trickles into every aspect of the work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An example of healthy company culture is when:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Management<\/strong> allows employees to voice their concerns.<\/li><li><strong>Management regularly<\/strong> check-in with team morale.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Anonymous <\/strong>surveys are encouraged.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Employees <\/strong>are involved in decision-making, especially on issues that concern their welfare.<\/li><li><strong>Teams<\/strong> assist one another and collaborate.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>You base rewards<\/strong> on a program, not favouritism.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can improve your culture by adopting Agile principles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Employees should naturally contribute to a company&#8217;s culture, which comes down to hiring the right fit. Explore tips on recruiting the right talent <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/strategies-for-recruitment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>here.<\/u><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Recruitment And Selection.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recruitment is the stage of the HR cycle where the employee experience begins.&nbsp;To be successful at the recruitment stage of the HR lifecycle, your HR department should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Thoroughly analyse <\/strong>the roles of employees and what they involve.<\/li><li><strong>Create a strategic<\/strong> hiring plan.<\/li><li><strong>Create competitive <\/strong>pay and benefits packages to entice the best employees.<\/li><li><strong>Establish<\/strong> a hiring procedure appropriate for available positions.<\/li><li><strong>Advertise <\/strong>job vacancies in the relevant channels.<\/li><li><strong>Use evaluations<\/strong> like personality profiles to select the ideal candidates.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Use modern technology <\/strong>(candidate tracking software) to filter through applications.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For more guidance on hiring, explore our guide <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/strategies-for-recruitment\/\"><u>here.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. The Onboarding Process And Induction.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Employee onboarding starts upon hiring. It involves managing new hires&#8217; performance until their productivity reaches the optimum level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It allows employees to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Learn <\/strong>their new responsibilities.<\/li><li><strong>Create<\/strong> new relationships with co-workers.<\/li><li><strong>Carve <\/strong>out a niche for themselves within the business.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The role of the HR manager is to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Educate<\/strong> the employees about the company&#8217;s culture.<\/li><li><strong>Convey<\/strong> the ideals and brand of your company.<\/li><li><strong>Sync<\/strong> performance standards with institutional expectations.<\/li><li><strong>Ensure<\/strong> the new employee is provided with all training documents and processes.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your HR managers should develop a <u><a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/new-employee-onboarding\/\">comprehensive onboarding program<\/a><\/u> unique to your company.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Assessment And Appraisal.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A crucial component of the HR cycle involves performance management. Here, your HR managers will assess the performance of each employee in your business and provide employee feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Performance management involves:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>One-on-one<\/strong> sessions (regularly) to discuss performance based on the data.<\/li><li><strong>An action plan<\/strong> to meet objectives that are currently not up to standard.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Encouragement<\/strong>, bonuses, or opportunities for those who exceed KPIs.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>HR managers will <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-improve-team-performance\/\"><u>introduce new strategies to enhance and track performance<\/u><\/a>, regardless of an employee\u2019s position.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Training And Development.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The needs of your business will change as the company adapts and grows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">To continue working productively, the HR team should prioritise improving the skills and education of all employees, not just the manager.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Offering training and skills development can:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Aid <\/strong>in employee retention.<\/li><li><strong>Maximise<\/strong> teams to work collaboratively.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Eliminate<\/strong> the need for recruiting new employees.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>HR professionals will need to check in with each team and individual employee to understand their personal and professional goals, areas of weakness, and how they intend to grow within the company.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11. Engagement And Reward.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most important aspects of a successful company is its ability to retain employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your HR managers contribute by recognising, engaging, and rewarding workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use several strategies to engage the employees in your business, including rewarding hard-working employees with monetary incentives to encourage them to keep working hard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/employee-recognition-programs\/\">Read here<\/a> for a comprehensive list of employee rewards beyond monetary bonuses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">The company must commit to the proposed employee benefits programs so that teams feel genuinely supported and recognised for their efforts.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>12. Career Planning And Management.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All employees are different; therefore, you shouldn\u2019t manage your entire team the same way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teams require a personalised management style to maximise their skills.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Consider profiling your team through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.16personalities.com\/free-personality-test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Myers-Briggs personality types<\/u><\/a>, allowing you to structure teams best.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The HR department should assist employees in achieving their goals as soon as they have established themselves at the company and clarified their long-term career aspirations. These goals should be realistic and adaptable to more significant business growth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>13. Exit.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All cycles, including the HR cycle, typically come to an end.&nbsp;Employees may leave your business for several reasons, including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Retirement<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Further studies<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Taking care of family<\/strong> obligations.<\/li><li><strong>Searching for greener <\/strong>pastures.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Another reason employees may leave your business is if they fail to meet your standards or engage in inappropriate behaviours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the reason for leaving, your HR should ensure that the employees exit respectfully and supportedly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend that you:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Conduct<\/strong> exit interviews.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Complete<\/strong> all paperwork.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Address <\/strong>any outstanding concerns.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Supervise<\/strong> a handover between colleagues.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">You should maintain respectful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recruiter.com\/recruiting\/why-your-company-should-maintain-relationships-with-former-employees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>relationships with former employees,<\/u><\/a> where possible. They become valuable resources or references in the future.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Refining Your Employee Life Cycle.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>HR is one of the vital and impactful aspects of any business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An HR manager has the power to ensure employee satisfaction and maximise work quality, collaboration, and output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that HR is a continuous cycle that will ebb and flow with your business goals and growth. 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