Human Resources Strategic Plan
Our Holistic Approach to Supporting Careers at Tech
mission
Partner with Georgia Tech’s colleges and business units to maximize the potential of our greatest strength —our people, while supporting their well-being. We are committed to attracting, advancing, and celebrating our global and inclusive workforce, while providing exceptional HR services
vision
Support Georgia Tech to become a leading employer of choice where our people thrive and feel included, supported, and valued. To achieve our goal, we will serve as a trusted, collaborative partner for all stakeholders
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1. Build customized development programs that enable career progression and skill enhancement
1.1 Strengthen workforce knowledge and competencies that contribute to individual and organizational performance.
1.2 Provide a clear map of professional learning opportunities and defined career levels within a job family, empowering people to advocate for their career goals and make informed career development decisions
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2. Recognize and reward exemplary work practices
2.1 Champion extensive benefits and programs that support and enrich the lives of all people at Georgia Tech.
2.2 Develop comprehensive incentive, award, and compensation programs that establish timely and practical ways to value our people.
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3. Create an inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and excel in their career journey
3.1 Encourage career growth through proactive and consistent performance management that leverages coaching, strengthens feedback, and reinforces continuous development.
3.2 Cultivate an environment where people feel equally seen, heard, and valued as contributors.
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ROBUST TRAINING
Aligned professional development assists teams to meet Tech goals
- Personalized development plans (e.g.70-20-10)
- Job skill training that supports role clarity and high performance
- Competency development and capacity building
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COMPENSATION & REWARDS
People are fairly compensated and have a clear career progression
- Job descriptions with aligned competencies and skills
- Job families foster upward, horizontal, and diagonal movement
- Financial rewards for high performance
- Recognition and awards for living our values.
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PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Informed leaders improve team productivity and wellness metrics
- Accountability for leaders to demonstrate competencies
- Career development goal setting
- Tracking for succession planning
Track Our Progress
The goals of our strategic plan set out an ambitious path for Georgia Tech Human Resources as we support Institute Big Bets and Strategic Priorities. Visit our progress page to see how GTHR is performing on key indicators in pursuit of our goals.