HRMN 495-Mini Case Study 2

Learning Topic

The Employee Life Cycle The employee life cycle refers to the steps that employees go through

from the time they enter the organization to the time they leave. It covers

the relationship between the employee and the organization from the

first contact with a recruiter to the separation process. HR plays an

essential role in this relationship and is typically involved in every phase

of the cycle (Vadakkanmarveettil, 2021).

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Planning

Ideally, planning happens before there is an

open position. Strategic HR will ensure that

planning for human capital aligns with the

organizational goals and objectives. The

organizational image is important here

because an organization should try to brand

itself as a desirable employer in order

to attract well‐qualified employees.

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Recruitment

Recruiting includes several steps, including

creating a job description, posting for the

open position, searching for candidates,

interviewing candidates, and finally,

selecting the best individual (or individuals)

for the position. Clear criteria and processes

should be used to avoid legal compliance

issues as well as to increase employee

retention.

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Onboarding

The onboarding process is essential because

this is the first experience the employee has

with the organization. Onboarding should

help employees feel like a valuable part of

the team and educate the employees on

rules and regulations in the workplace.

Onboarding includes training to help

employees understand their role in the

organization.

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Development

Employee training and development

increase the employee's competencies and

help align human capital with the

organizational strategy. Ideally, each

employee will have a professional

development plan that not only addresses

organizational goals but also the employee's

individual career goals.

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Retention

Employee turnover is a critical aspect of

human capital management and can cost an

organization a lot of time and money.

Retention includes performance

management, compensation, and

recognition to encourage employees to stay.

Organizational culture and communication

can help not only to attract new employees

but also to retain top employees.

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References

Vadakkanmarveettil, J. (2021, March 30). Stages of the employee life

cycle: An easy overview (2021). Jigsaw Academy.

https://www.jigsawacademy.com/blogs/hr‐analytics/employee‐

life‐cycle/amp/

The 6 stages of the employee life cycle. (2020, September 22). SpriggHR.

Separation

Employees may end the life cycle reasons

including retirement, better opportunities,

or life choices. Exit interviews are an

important tool for understanding and

improving the life cycle processes in the

organization. It is the responsibility of HR to

ensure that these transitions occur as

smoothly as possible and do not impact

employee moral or performance.

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