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Benefits of cross training employees and top considerations before you start

Business Management Daily

Whether as part of succession planning or general staffing issues, cross-training provides peace of mind. This greater knowledge base makes them more valuable to the organization. When an employee is out sick, can anyone else in the office perform his tasks? Internal mobility keeps workflow on track.

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10 Succession Planning Metrics You Should Know

AIHR

There are routine annual processes that organizations go through – strategic alignment, financial planning, employee satisfaction surveys, reporting, and many other vital processes – to keep the organization moving forward. However, the one that often gets neglected but is among the most important is succession planning.

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What Qualities Make an Effective Manager?

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You can practice this from a manager’s first day and beyond by creating a knowledge base of critical information and best practices. This includes ongoing professional training and structure for day-to-day practices, such as one-on-ones.

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Fractional HR: A Proven Solution During Critical Transitions

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When a succession plan may not be in place, or additional guidance is needed to manage a flux in leadership, skilled HR experts can help fill gaps and assist with leading teams. They also bring an unbiased, broad knowledge base and thought leadership that may not be available in in-house HR departments.

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HR Service Delivery: What You Should Know for Today’s Workplace

AIHR

This can include designing plans and programs for handling recruiting, succession planning, etc. For example, you can build an online knowledge base where employees can find answers to their questions and request PTO , etc. It provides employees and line managers with the efficiency of self-service technology.

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10 Tips on How to Mentor Emerging HR Talent

Cornerstone On Demand

1) Let Them Experience Everything One of the greatest assets in HR is a wide knowledge base. Photo: Creative Commons Categories: Leadership Article Tags: Succession Planning; leadership development It's not just for the future of HR; it's for the future of business—period.

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Digital HR

AIHR

Workflow automation: Common questions are answered in FAQs and in an HR knowledge base that people can easily access. In the era of digital HR, there exists an array of succession planning tools that companies can use to streamline their succession planning process.