How to stay organized in human resources

HR is known for being a fast paced, multitasking, detail oriented, and overwhelming department. The business of taking care of your employees is as important as the business of making money. On the next few pages, we are going to look at several ways to keep organized in human resources.

With so many different appointments and meetings planned in a day, it’s hard to remember everything.

Utilize your smart phone to keep track of where you need to be throughout the day. Also, using an electronic calendar will ensure you don’t double

book yourself.

Some people like a physical notebook, while others enjoy using their electronic devices to keep their notes. Either is fine if it works for you, but just remember, keep all notes in one place. Don’t use sticky notes or small scraps of random pieces of paper because they can be easily misplaced – in a pinch, take your notes and then transfer them to your device or staple them inside your notebook.

Spend a small part of your morning thinking about what you want to accomplish during your day.

Write down the tasks and errands that you need to get done. As you complete your tasks, cross them off

your list. It doesn’t matter whether you do this manually or electronically,

the process itself will keep you motivated.

Email inboxes can get very overwhelming. Flag the emails that can be taken care of tomorrow and respond to the ones that need to be taken care of now. Before you head home, make sure your emails are either flagged or responded to. Unless it’s an emergency, a good practice is to take care of your emails in 15-minute shifts – first thing in the morning, after lunch, and right before heading home.

There are hundreds of small pieces that are involved in recruiting new employees; job posting, resume management, and applicant tracking – all of these procedures can include many people, which can get pretty overwhelming. Let technology do most of the work for you. Recruiterbox is an all-inclusive system that will keep all of your applicant/hiring processes in one place.

One thing that can get you behind is losing things – keep your desk free of clutter.

First, make a list of all the aspects of your job and breakdown what paperwork and supplies you need to have in or on your desk. Second, make a specific spot for each of your tasks. Don’t let something sit on your desk if it doesn’t have a spot, or create a spot for things that need to be taken care of the next day.

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Use Your Calendar

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Set Electronic Reminders

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One Spot For ALL Your Notes

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Make Daily Check Lists

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Clear Your Email Inbox

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Simplify Recruitment

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Rethink Your Desk

Recap

Recruiterbox was created by talking to the people that spend a lot of time in the hiring process – it is designed to simplify recruiting, from organizing applications to job offers. One of the best features of the software is its ability to be

everywhere you are – having all your files in one secure place online will free you from having to run back to your desk to do grab a “file.”

For more information, please visit recruiterbox.com.