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HR AUDIT WITH CHANGING
WORKPLACE TRENDS
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INTRODUCTION TO THE CASE
Novartis International AG is a Swiss multinationalpharmaceutical company based in Basel, Switzerland,ranking number two in sales (46.806 billion US$) amongthe world-wide industry.Since its formation in 1996, Dan Vasella, the CEO, had
transformed the organization from one with slow movingcompany into a high performance company. Topmanagement at Norvartis understands that they cannotcompete with existing challenges without considering the
changing workplace trends and technologicaladvancement. In order to make competent workforceManagement Board decided to study, revise andimplement latest HRM practices and trends followed byleading organization around the globe.
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Management at Novartis is looking forward to
introduce an HR audit in the organization, inorder to get inside out of companys standards,policies and practices in comparison with trendsaround the globe for effective utilization of itshuman capital.
They understand it will help for betterimprovements of HR productivity and towardsgoals achievement.
Norman Walker, Global HR Head at Novartisalong with country HR Managers based on thisstrategic decision decided to study and find outlatest trends and ask following questions:
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uestions1.How can Novartis achieve its goal to beNo. 1 Company by encountering thesetrends and practices?2.Role of HR audit in organizations likeNovartis?3.How HR Audit procedures can effectivelyimplement in Novartis?
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How can Novartis achieve its goalusing new trends? Implementation of MIS & HRIS in all
offices/branches connected centrally.
Tailor made webpage for hiring and seekingapplications of Job Openings.
Company Pages/Groups on Social Media i.e.
linked-in & Recruiting Portal to get best talent.
Formulation of Employee Friendly policies tomotivate and facilitate them to get the best
output from them
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New Trends at Workplaces Employee Recruiting and Networking
Online
The Working World - 2013
The Rise of Technology
Diversity and Gender issues at work place
Education
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HR AuditAn HR audit involves an objective to
look at the companys HR policies,practices, procedures and strategiesto protect the company, establish best
practices and identify opportunities forimprovements.
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TYPES OF HR AUDITThere are four main type of HR audit i.e.:
Compliance:Focuses on how well the company is complying
with current federal, state and local laws andregulations.
Best Practices:Helps the organization maintain or improve acompetitive advantage by comparing its currentpractices with those of companies identified ashaving best HR practices.
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Strategic:It focuses on the strengths and weaknesses of
systems and processes to determine whether theyalign with the HR departments and/or the
companys strategic plan.
Function Specific:Focuses on a specific area in the HR function (e.g.,
payroll, performance management, recordsretention, etc.).
Types of HR Audit
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Role of HR Audit
Develop and formulate new policies andpractices
Actions to be taken to implement new policiesmade
Review and ensure compliance of thosepolicies.
Help to identify what talent we have and how
can we best utilize that talent Identify training needs to fill the gap
Reduce Over/under Staffing issue
Continuous Improvement
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Effective Implementation of HR Audit Top down communication and surprise checks.
Capacity Planning all over the organization
Whistle blowing culture
Independent Interviews of Employee & itsManager.
Industry Practices and external environmentscanning
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Result of HR Audit Implementation Employee Job satisfaction
Reduction of Cost
Development of Professional Image Increase Motivation
Best Utilization of Human Capital and
talents Overall Increase in Productivity of
Organization.
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