Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine staffing requirements of the organisation.
- Organisation’s goals and requirements of the work to be undertaken are identified and analysed.
- Information on existing staff skills and knowledge is assessed to ensure access to required mix and level of skills.
- Gaps in skills and knowledge of staff are identified.
- Need for additional human resources or contractors is established.
- HR policies are developed and implemented to support the effective operation of staff and the organisation.
- Measure and monitor staff performance levels.
- Goals and objectives of individual staff members’ roles are established.
- Performance appraisals are conducted according to organisation’s needs and using a structured performance appraisal system.
- Results of performance appraisals are analysed to identify resource requirements and/or professional development needs of staff.
- Support is provided to individuals and teamsto enhance performance and achievement of organisation’s goals and effective completion of projects.
- Performance is managed in line with organisational and legal requirements.
- Review and respond to professional development needs of staff.
- Current and future professional development needs of staff are identified using a range of methods.
- Opportunities are provided for staff members to develop their creative, design and technical skills within the organisation.
- Training and development needs of staff are accounted for in budgets and operational plans.
- Manage team effectiveness.
- Effective and open communication channels are established and maintained with staff and contractors.
- Updates of organisation’s plans and projects are communicated and opportunities are given to staff to be involved in planning processes.
- Teams and individuals are provided with guidance to establish goals, responsibilities and accountabilities.
- Effective strategies to facilitate team growth and increase motivation are developed, trialled and implemented.