Strategic HR FAQs
Strategic HR FAQs
When should an organization create a strategic workforce or succession plan?
Last Updated: September 14, 2026A strategic workforce or succession plan should be created before an organization needs it, not in reaction to a leadership vacancy or talent shortage. This planning is particularly important when an organization is experiencing periods of growth, organizational change, expansion into new markets, or expected retirements. Having this proactive people plan helps organizations identify their...
What HR metrics or key performance indicators should organizations track?
Last Updated: August 14, 2026What gets measured, gets done. The most valuable HR metrics are those that can connect people strategy to business performance. The most valuable metrics organizations use to inform better decision making include: • Employee turnover or retention • Time-to-fill • Employee engagement or employee net promoter score (eNPS) • Absenteeism Productivity or utilization Safety incidents...