Ideas for Effective Strategic Planning, Managing One-Person HR Depts Provided in Two New White Papers

CUNA Councils
May 23, 2008 | COMMENTS

Tips for effective strategic planning in the current marketplace and managing a one-person human resources department are provided in two new white papers from the CUNA Councils.

Sponsored by the CUNA Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Council, “Strategic Planning: The Finance Department’s Role in Striving for Relevance and Execution” provides a forum for planning consultants and credit union executives to discuss the many issues and aspects involved in effective strategic planning in the current marketplace. The white paper examines common obstacles in the planning process and recommends ways to overcome them as well as the role the finance department should play in preparing, guiding, and monitoring the process. Recent NCUA guidance on the planning process is also included.

The challenges of managing a single-person human resources department are addressed in “Working Solo: The challenges of leading a one-person human resources department.” The paper discusses how to balance managing the daily workload and contributing to a well-rounded organization by helping address strategic goals. The CUNA HR/TD Council white paper illustrates the experiences of eight human resource professionals in one-person departments, and offers technology, tools, and personal tips that help balance their workloads. The paper also includes strategies for getting help from co-workers and other departments and maintaining perspective.

CUNA Council members are entitled to complimentary copies of these white papers; non-members may purchase the white papers for a price of $50 per copy.

The papers are available online in the white paper section of each council site - select the “CFO” tab for the strategic planning paper or the “HR/TD” tab for the one-person human resource department paper.