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Conduct an HR SWOT analysis checklist

This checklist provides HR professionals with a structured tool to conduct an HR SWOT analysis by evaluating internal strengths and weaknesses and external opportunities and threats affecting HR practices and strategy.

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by Louis R. Lessig, Esquire, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, Partner, Brown & Connery, LLC

When to use

This checklist may be used to conduct an HR SWOT analysis.

SWOT is an acronym for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. Strengths and weaknesses concern internal processes and practices, while opportunities and threats are external. The checklist is designed to prompt an employer to consider information in going through the process of conducting HR SWOT analysis.

An employer should complete the following steps in sequential order.

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About the author

Brown & Connery, LLC

Founded in 1928, Brown and Connery is one of South Jersey’s oldest law firms. They practice all across New Jersey and have offices located in Westmont, Woodbury and Camden, in addition to an office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Brown and Connery has an extensive labor and employment practice and are experienced in representing employers and employees in litigation related to claims of sexual harassment, discrimination, hostile work environment, retaliation and other claims of wrongful termination. The firm’s labor and employment attorneys handle matters related to all federal and state laws and are experienced representing corporate and public entities in both union and non-union settings. They also develop training programs for employers on a variety of topics including discrimination and harassment, managing employees including performance evaluations and discipline and union avoidance.

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