Using the Human Resources Impact Guide (HRIG) maximizes the potential outcome of delivering results through planned integration and alignment of HR into the effectiveness of daily operations and a given strategic direction. More precisely, it ties the HR function to the bottom line.
The HRIG is a multi-purpose tool designed for assessing, prioritizing and aligning the modern human resource function with organizational goals. Through a series of specific questions, completion of the HRIG serves as an impetus toward a decision-making science for the human resource function by assessing the importance and performance for each process of HR in consideration of current strategy.
The HRIG can be utilized in many ways. First, it can be used to develop the perspective of an individual HR professional as to the comprehensiveness of the HR function and their responsibility within that effort. Next, it can be used to obtain a broader perspective of HR by those directing and leading the function in planning for effective alignment. Finally, it can be used to serve as a feedback mechanism to HR in helping to prioritize people management actions required by business operations leaders.