Step #1: Set the Foundation
Most HR professionals understand the value of
developing and implementing a recruitment and retention plan. But
do your company's leaders see the same value?
An Increasing the Talent action plan is a plan to create
change. Planning and launching new processes takes leadership
buy-in and a willingness to allocate resources. You need your
leaders and other key stakeholders onside right from the
outset.
These tools will help you assess your company's readiness and then
build the foundation for an effective Increasing the
Talent action plan. Make sure you understand the
Increasing the Talent model before you proceed.
Tools
- Are You Ready? (PDF): Use this checklist to
assess your company's readiness for a new HR strategy.
- Forming a Working Group (PDF): Use these
guidelines to set up an effective multi-stakeholder working
group.
- Setting Goals (PDF): Consider some of these
measureable goals for your plan.
- Interview with Leaders (PDF): Follow these
interview guidelines to gather the information you need from your
company's leaders, including determining their level of buy-in and
commitment to an Increasing the Talent action plan.
- Communications Plan (PDF): Use this template to
ensure you are communicating the right message to the right people
at the right time.
Resources