One trend that we ll see in the next few years is publishing the HR handbook on the Internet. The handbook can easily be part of an agency s Intranet , thereby making it easier to find. Employees could look up a policy or procedure immediately. Having instant access to the information also helps enforce an even workflow. There are other advantages to taking the HR handbook online.
Public agencies can share and pool candidate information more efficiently.
It speeds up job searches. And it establishes better communication between government agencies. Lastly, a key issue that is becoming more prevalent in public sector HR handbooks is succession management. It s important to document and define standards and procedures for replacing key high-ranking personnel, which should also include generic strengths needed for the position, the expected makeup of the person expected to fill the position, and more. This not only helps employers, but also establishes easily followed parameters for the new employee to follow.