Hii....... All
please can any one tell me what is exactly the hr audit is....? What is the need of this.........?? Is it required for every company or only to specific type of industries........????
I want the detail & brief information about the topic.
Yashswa
From India, Mumbai
1please can any one tell me what is exactly the hr audit is....? What is the need of this.........?? Is it required for every company or only to specific type of industries........????
I want the detail & brief information about the topic.
Yashswa
From India, Mumbai
Hi Yashsva,
HR Audit is a comprehensive evaluation of the entire gamut of HR activities :-
HR Cost
HRD activities
Health, Env. & Safety
Legal Compliance
Quality
Compensation & Benefits
HRD Audit is evaluation of only few activities :-
Strategies,
Structure,
Systems,
Styles
Skills & Competencies
Culture
This evaluation helps the organisation have a clear understanding of the lacunae and better align the HR processes with business goals.
HR Audit is done for the following reasons.
To make the HR function business-driven.
Change of leadership.
To take stock of things & to improve HRD for expanding, diversifying, & entering into a fast growth phase.
For growth & diversification.
For promoting professionalism among employees & to switch over to professional Management.
To find out the reasons for low productivity & improve HRD strategies.
Dissatisfaction with a particular component.
To become employer of choice.
HR Audit can be done in any size of the organization provided the company has reached some level of maturity & people have accepted the HR within the organization. It also helps to find out gaps/ descrepencies within the HR role.
Regards,
Pooja
From India, Pune
HR Audit is a comprehensive evaluation of the entire gamut of HR activities :-
HR Cost
HRD activities
Health, Env. & Safety
Legal Compliance
Quality
Compensation & Benefits
HRD Audit is evaluation of only few activities :-
Strategies,
Structure,
Systems,
Styles
Skills & Competencies
Culture
This evaluation helps the organisation have a clear understanding of the lacunae and better align the HR processes with business goals.
HR Audit is done for the following reasons.
To make the HR function business-driven.
Change of leadership.
To take stock of things & to improve HRD for expanding, diversifying, & entering into a fast growth phase.
For growth & diversification.
For promoting professionalism among employees & to switch over to professional Management.
To find out the reasons for low productivity & improve HRD strategies.
Dissatisfaction with a particular component.
To become employer of choice.
HR Audit can be done in any size of the organization provided the company has reached some level of maturity & people have accepted the HR within the organization. It also helps to find out gaps/ descrepencies within the HR role.
Regards,
Pooja
From India, Pune
Hii Pooja.......
thanx 4 reply n ur valuable information.
still i have a doubt that wheather HR AUDIT is the responcibility of HR HEAD or some qualified professionals are required to appoint from outside & wheather it can done as regular activity of the company like all other i.e recruitment, training, administration etc.
regards,
yashswa
From India, Mumbai
thanx 4 reply n ur valuable information.
still i have a doubt that wheather HR AUDIT is the responcibility of HR HEAD or some qualified professionals are required to appoint from outside & wheather it can done as regular activity of the company like all other i.e recruitment, training, administration etc.
regards,
yashswa
From India, Mumbai
Hi Yashsva,
Usually an Audit means to be conducted by a third party since they usually happen to be impartial & unbiased. But every activity finally needs to strat internally. First the company should conduct internal audits & then hire a third party for an extensive audit. It is not the only responsibility of the HR Head. Everyone in the HR department needs to work together to make the HR & audit successful.
Regards,
Pooja
From India, Pune
Usually an Audit means to be conducted by a third party since they usually happen to be impartial & unbiased. But every activity finally needs to strat internally. First the company should conduct internal audits & then hire a third party for an extensive audit. It is not the only responsibility of the HR Head. Everyone in the HR department needs to work together to make the HR & audit successful.
Regards,
Pooja
From India, Pune
hi yashsva
i did my internship in HR audit so i hav sum stuff..i hope it mite proove helpful to u..
HUMAN RESOURCE AUDIT
An HR “Early Warning System” that works !
Your tool to assess the present. Your blueprint for the future. Your commitment to excellence.
An audit is a means by which an organization can measure where it currently stands and determine where it has to accomplish to improve its human resource function.
The HR Audit is a process of examining policies, procedures, documentation, systems and practices with respect to an organization’s HR functions. The purpose of the audit is to reveal the strengths and weaknesses in the non profit’s human resource system, and any issues needing resolution.
The audit itself is a diagnostic tool, not a prescriptive instrument. It helps in identifying what is missing and needs to be improved, but it can’t tell what one needs to do to address those issues. It is most useful when an organization is ready to act on the findings.
ROLE OF HR AUDIT IN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
An HR Audit is like an annual health check, says EJ Sharma. It plays a vital role in instilling confidence in the management and the HR functions of an organization.
A healthy HR practice in an organization is as important as the physical and mental well being body.
The following are some of the favorable consequences of HR Audit that have been observed:
HR Audit helps to get a clue about the overall status of the organization and also to find out whether certain systems put in yielding any results.
It helps companies to figure out any gaps or lapses.
It compares the plans and implementations.
Improvements in HR systems.
Increased focus on human resource and human competencies.
Better recruitment policies and more professional staff.
More planning and more cost-effective training.
Streamlining of other management practices.
TQM interventions.
METHODOLOGY OF HR AUDIT:
HRM requires the use of a number of methods for HR Audit. The methodology of HR audit depends upon the level of HR Audit. The HR Audit may be conducted to understand the system and procedure or may be conducted to understand the compliance of system and procedure. The Bank of Baroda conducts HR Audit to evaluate the compliance of system and procedure.
The methodology used in HRD audit by and large has the following steps:-
Individual Interviews
Group Interviews
Workshop
Questionnaire Method
Observation
Analysis of Secondary Data
Analysis of Reports, Records, Manuals, and other Published Literature
WHY DO MOST COMPANIES WANT HR AUDIT
The concept of HR Audit has emerged from the practice of yearly finance and accounting audit, mandatory for every company, to be done by the external auditors. This audit serves as an examination on a sample basis of practices and systems for identifying and ensuring that sound accounting principles are followed. Similarly, an HR audit serves as a means by which an organization can measure the health of its human resource function.
There are various reasons why companies want to undertake HR audit, some of which have been stated below:
To make the HR function business driven.
To review compliance with tons of laws and regulations.
To instill a sense of confidence in the human resource department that it is well-managed and meets potential challenges and opportunities.
For promoting professionalism among employees and to switch over to professional management.
To help in achieving organizational maturity in terms of Human Resource Administration.
To maintain or enhance the organization’s reputation in a community.
To identify areas of innovative Human Resource practices being followed in any pocket.
LIMITATIONS OF HR AUDIT
The audit itself is rarely a failure. Most HR failures are due to failure of implementation.
Sometimes HR audit can also be used against the HRD department. It can be used to get rid of some staff in the department. Such a decision can have an adverse effect on the overall HRD of the company subsequently.
HR audit does not give evaluations of individuals but focuses on units and systems.
regards
neha
:)
i did my internship in HR audit so i hav sum stuff..i hope it mite proove helpful to u..
HUMAN RESOURCE AUDIT
An HR “Early Warning System” that works !
Your tool to assess the present. Your blueprint for the future. Your commitment to excellence.
An audit is a means by which an organization can measure where it currently stands and determine where it has to accomplish to improve its human resource function.
The HR Audit is a process of examining policies, procedures, documentation, systems and practices with respect to an organization’s HR functions. The purpose of the audit is to reveal the strengths and weaknesses in the non profit’s human resource system, and any issues needing resolution.
The audit itself is a diagnostic tool, not a prescriptive instrument. It helps in identifying what is missing and needs to be improved, but it can’t tell what one needs to do to address those issues. It is most useful when an organization is ready to act on the findings.
ROLE OF HR AUDIT IN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
An HR Audit is like an annual health check, says EJ Sharma. It plays a vital role in instilling confidence in the management and the HR functions of an organization.
A healthy HR practice in an organization is as important as the physical and mental well being body.
The following are some of the favorable consequences of HR Audit that have been observed:
HR Audit helps to get a clue about the overall status of the organization and also to find out whether certain systems put in yielding any results.
It helps companies to figure out any gaps or lapses.
It compares the plans and implementations.
Improvements in HR systems.
Increased focus on human resource and human competencies.
Better recruitment policies and more professional staff.
More planning and more cost-effective training.
Streamlining of other management practices.
TQM interventions.
METHODOLOGY OF HR AUDIT:
HRM requires the use of a number of methods for HR Audit. The methodology of HR audit depends upon the level of HR Audit. The HR Audit may be conducted to understand the system and procedure or may be conducted to understand the compliance of system and procedure. The Bank of Baroda conducts HR Audit to evaluate the compliance of system and procedure.
The methodology used in HRD audit by and large has the following steps:-
Individual Interviews
Group Interviews
Workshop
Questionnaire Method
Observation
Analysis of Secondary Data
Analysis of Reports, Records, Manuals, and other Published Literature
WHY DO MOST COMPANIES WANT HR AUDIT
The concept of HR Audit has emerged from the practice of yearly finance and accounting audit, mandatory for every company, to be done by the external auditors. This audit serves as an examination on a sample basis of practices and systems for identifying and ensuring that sound accounting principles are followed. Similarly, an HR audit serves as a means by which an organization can measure the health of its human resource function.
There are various reasons why companies want to undertake HR audit, some of which have been stated below:
To make the HR function business driven.
To review compliance with tons of laws and regulations.
To instill a sense of confidence in the human resource department that it is well-managed and meets potential challenges and opportunities.
For promoting professionalism among employees and to switch over to professional management.
To help in achieving organizational maturity in terms of Human Resource Administration.
To maintain or enhance the organization’s reputation in a community.
To identify areas of innovative Human Resource practices being followed in any pocket.
LIMITATIONS OF HR AUDIT
The audit itself is rarely a failure. Most HR failures are due to failure of implementation.
Sometimes HR audit can also be used against the HRD department. It can be used to get rid of some staff in the department. Such a decision can have an adverse effect on the overall HRD of the company subsequently.
HR audit does not give evaluations of individuals but focuses on units and systems.
regards
neha
:)
hii Neha ..!!!! thanx 4 ur valuable information on HR Audit. Yes it has definitely added in my knowlege towards HR Audit regards, yashswa.
From India, Mumbai
From India, Mumbai
What all is audited or what all things in HR are vetted? As I am doing My Part time HR got SIP in HR planning to do on HR audit need your guidance.
From India, Mumbai
From India, Mumbai
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