HR Transformation

Self Assessment

A true HR transformation is an integrated, aligned, innovative, and business-focused approach to redefining how HR work is done within an organization so that it helps the organization deliver on promises made to customers, investors, and other stakeholders. Each organization starts this process from a different place. This short assessment can help you assess how your HR department is performing in the four phases of HR transformation and identify your transformation needs.

Part 3 of 4

Phase 3: HR Department Design

Successful HR transformations clearly identify the key roles, processes, and structure for the HR organization to best meet business needs.

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Almost Never Almost Always

Our HR department is effective in creating a diverse and inclusive work environment/culture.
1 2 3 4 5
Our HR department actively increases workforce agility across the organization.
1 2 3 4 5
Our entire HR staff understands our HR strategy and can explain how their work ties to the strategy.
1 2 3 4 5
Our HR organization clearly differentiates transactional and strategic HR work.
1 2 3 4 5
HR is sized correctly (staff, costs) for the requirements of the organization.
1 2 3 4 5
We have strong people, performance, information, and work processes that are directly tied to strategic organizational outcomes.
1 2 3 4 5
Our HR processes are effectively integrated; e.g., what we do in talent management is reinforced by our reward practices.
1 2 3 4 5
Overall, our HR processes are effectively aligned to our business strategies.
1 2 3 4 5
We have clearly defined HR competencies, roles, and activities that directly tie to business success.
1 2 3 4 5

Part 4 of 4

Phase 4: Development & Accountability

Transformation efforts require that HR professionals devote time and attention to developing themselves. This may include assessing individual strengths, role placement, job rotation, and strategic training.

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Almost Never Almost Always

We do a good job of assessing HR professionals against competencies needed to deliver business success.
1 2 3 4 5
We actively invest in our HR professionals and tie our development investments to business outcomes.
1 2 3 4 5
Our people and organizational initiatives are led by line managers and enabled by HR.
1 2 3 4 5
HR helps gather customers' insights and ensures that the organization is designed to deliver on promises made to customers.
1 2 3 4 5
HR leaders understand investor needs and clearly align initiatives to deliver value for investors.
1 2 3 4 5

HR Transformation

Phase 1: Business Case for Transformation

Phase 2: Define the Outcomes

Phase 3: HR Department Design

Phase 4: Development & Accountability

Your Results

Understanding Your Assessment Results

Over 4

2.5–4

Under 2.5