Table 1 Four types of HR strategy to manage health workforce performance
HR strategy | Examples |
|---|---|
Availability | Creating new staff posts; filling staff posts (recruitment and retention); reducing levels of staff absence |
Direction | Providing information and guidance on what work staff should do (including through job descriptions; appraisal; and supervision) |
Competencies | Merit-based recruitment; appraisal; and training and development |
Rewards and sanctions | Strategies to influence staff behaviour and therefore their performance using financial or non-financial (including intrinsic) rewards; or sanctions (withholding benefits or taking disciplinary action) |