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HR Governance

HR governance defines who can make people decisions, which policies apply and how those decisions are reviewed. It establishes authority and oversight for activities such as hiring, pay changes and dismissals.

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Example

A company requires a hiring manager to justify a new role, finance to confirm the budget and HR to check the proposed employment terms.

What to keep in mind

A written policy is only one part of governance. Keep approval records, assign policy owners and give employees a route to raise concerns about inconsistent or improper decisions.

HR Governance

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What to keep in mind

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