Frank Hobson Consulting

practical human resources support

HR Strategy and Policy

 

Get the structure right

 

An efficient, effective organisation is one where roles, responsibilities and priorities are clearly defined and well understood. Even in the best-run organisations, these slip over time or become out of date when reorganisations are needed. In some cases they have never been clear.

 

A structured, top-down approach to agree areas of responsibility and relationships can then be translated into clear working documents that will underpin individual and interdepartmental cooperation.

 

Choosing the appropriate style and structure for job descriptions, organisation charts and targets can be essential to strike a balance between purpose and detail.

 

Performance management and appraisal systems often need review to reinforce line management processes rather than standing alone as an HR-devised system.

• appraisal systems
• objective and target setting
• employee attitudes and expectations

• management structures
• organisation & team reviews
• department structures
• task and role analysis