DEFINING HR CONTROL

Control, as a strategic HR function,

involves the deliberate and
systematic efforts within the Human
Resources department to regulate,
monitor, and guide organizational
activities, ensuring compliance with
legal requirements, company policies,
and ethical standards while fostering
a positive organizational culture and
aligning talent with business
objectives.

INTRODUCTION
The importance of control in the
Human Resources (HR) department Human
Resources
lies in ensuring legal compliance,
shaping positive organizational
culture, aligning talent with Controlling Management
organizational needs, and fostering
employee satisfaction. Control Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie
mechanisms help mitigate risks,
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guide employee behavior, and Patricia González Rodríguez
optimize HR processes for overall Vicente Guillermo Muñoz Muñoz
organizational success. Jorge López Cuevas
 TYPES OF HR
CONTROL
Compliance Control: TRAIN PEOPLE WELL
Adherence to legal requirements,
ENOUGH SO THEY
regulations, and company policies
Example: Monitoring diversity and
CAN LEAVE. TREAT
inclusion practices for legal THEM WELL ENOUGH
compliance SO THEY DON’T
Behavioral Control:
WANT IT.
Guiding employee behavior through
policies and ethical standards
Example: Implementing a code of
conduct to shape workplace behavior
IMPORTANCE
Output Control: OF HR
Evaluating HR processes and
outcomes LEGAL COMPLIANCE
Example: Measuring the effectiveness of Mitigating legal risks and ensuring
ethical practices
recruitment efforts

TALENT MANAGEMENT
Aligning employee skills with
organizational needs

EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION
Creating a positive work
environment and addressing issues
proactively