HR goals and objectives for 2023

6 of July, 2022

2020 was a tough year for businesses and will still have strong repercussions on 2023. Indeed, the COVID-19 pandemic forced them to drastically change their way of functioning in order to survive. HR departments, in particular, had to find a way to achieve their HR goals while protecting the workers’ health. In the current circumstances, they have to comply with the ever-changing measures and restrictions imposed by governments. HR teams also must manage a higher number of remote employees as well as keep track of adapted schedules for on-site workers. In short, HR departments don’t have it easy nowadays or in the near future.

Which is why it is extremely important to carefully reflect on the HR goals you want to set for 2023. Companies will still face many challenges in the near future, so you want your workforce at the top of its game, even more so than before. To help you choose the best HR goals and objectives for your business, we have compiled the most important objectives that a company should seek to achieve in 2023.

What HR goals should you have in 2023?

Increase your flexibility

The recent events have proven that flexibility is an absolutely crucial quality to have in the professional world. Of course, employees have to be flexible in order to rapidly adapt to their tasks and suitably react to unforeseen situations. But companies also have to show flexibility in order to keep their staff satisfied and productive. Nowadays, it is important to accommodate the employees’ needs for remote work or more flexible schedules. So make sure to check out our tips to boost your workplace flexibility.

Automate the HR processes

A great way to increase your HR team’s efficiency is to automate HR processes. A good HR management software like Sesame will save your employees a lot of time. Hiring, onboarding, employee surveys, payroll, etc.: Sesame allows you to complete most HR tasks from a single place and in the most efficient way possible.

Lower turnover rates

A high turnover rate can cost you a lot of money that could easily be saved with the right policies. Indeed, constantly having to replace employees takes resources that your HR team could dedicate to more profitable tasks. In order to lower turnover rates, you should seek to improve your competitiveness compared to other similar companies. You might also want to look at ways to increase employee engagement.

Boost productivity with time tracking

Since the number of remote workers has increased, keeping track of what your employees are doing is more important than ever. You want your employees to be able to clock in and out easily; and you should have an efficient way to manage shifts as well as tasks. All this is possible with Sesame’s time tracking app. What’s more, you will find that implementing time tracking can help increase productivity.

Invest more in employee training

Employee training is a win-win for the employer and the workers. Employees are much more satisfied and engaged when the employer offers them development opportunities. And the employer gets to have more skilled workers. This will also allow you to fill vacancies through internal recruitment and thus save money on external hiring.