HR Library corner: HR strategy
"People first" is how we see the next generation of HR services in the European Commission. A vision putting people at the heart of our organisation will drive all our actions from recruitment to professional development, from the respect of equality to the greening of our buildings!”.
Johannes Hahn, Commissioner for Budget and Administration
A better workplace for all: from equal opportunities towards diversity and inclusion. A sustainable workplace which respects European values and contributes to the policies it designs.
The Commission will boost existing efforts to create an inclusive, sustainable and flexible work environment with professional development perspectives and family-friendly working conditions. Including specific measures to respect and to contribute to the European Green Deal.
- Why should anyone work here? What it takes to create an authentic organizationThe authors explain the six traits people look for in their working environment that help them to thrive: 1. Let people be themselves - 2. Practice radical honesty - 3. Magnify people’s strengths - 4. Stand for authenticity (more than shareholder value) - 5. Make work meaningful - 6. Make simple rules.
The Commission, in cooperation with the European Personnel Selection Office, will introduce modern, faster, and more flexible selection and recruitment procedures. The aim is to select the most talented and suitable individuals, ensure a level playing field for applicants from diverse backgrounds, and retain internal talent.
- Strengths-based recruitment and development: a practical guide to transforming talent management strategy for business results
This book shows how shifting the focus from what people can do (competency-based recruitment) to what they are naturally good at (strengths-based recruitment) is having a transformational impact on performance in organizations. Full of real-life examples and case studies, the book demonstrates how this powerful new method is improving employee engagement, bottom-line results and customer satisfaction.
An attractive workplace offering more choice on when, where and how to work.
The Commission will reinforce the career perspectives of staff by promoting internal and external mobility. Career guidance, coaching and internal headhunting will be strengthened. The training offer will be improved by developing learning packages for different professions.
- Career coach: how to plan your career and land your perfect job
This practical workbook takes you through a full career analysis in the same way as working with a real life specialist career coach. Follow the programme and complete the insightful quizzes and questionnaires to help you pinpoint your personal strengths and skills. It will show you how to explore your options, make smart decisions and then successfully implement your career plan.
Efficient modern services focused on people and staff’s needs.
Simplifying and speeding up procedures wherever possible. Services will be designed with the end user in mind and be smart and user-friendly. This will be enabled by effective HR IT tools that meet staff expectations and business requirements.
- Data-driven HR: how to use analytics and metrics to drive performance
Data-driven HR is a practical guide which enables HR practitioners to leverage the value of the vast amount of data available at their fingertips. Covering how to identify the most useful sources of data, how to collect information in a transparent way that is in line with data protection requirements and how to turn this data into tangible insights, this book marks a turning point for the HR profession.