FAS - Human Resources Department Case Study

Snapshot

The FAS Human Resources Department's website serves as the go-to resource for the FAS Harvard community, addressing both organizational and individual needs. From establishing personnel policies and ensuring legal compliance to providing personalized support for career development and work/life balance, they are dedicated to serving every member of the community.

• Org: FAS
• Division: Human Resources
• Highlighted features: Hosts a large amount of content pertinent to FAS employment. Leverages pre-existing taxonomy derived from OpenScholar, aiding site visitors in efficiently filtering and locating information, people, and other resources. A robust navigation system with multiple layers. and has a robust navigation system with multiple layers.

The problem/goal

• Create a seamless navigation experience for site visitors to enhance employee recruitment and retention efforts.
• Provide prospective and current staff with access to benefits and other onboarding resources.

The solution

The website’s navigation post-migration was a concern for the HR department. However, the new HarvardSites platform was able to seamlessly replicate the original navigation, despite its complexity and size.  

Conclusion

The migration of the FAS Human Resources Department's website to HarvardSites has successfully addressed critical challenges while further solidifying its role as a resource within the FAS Harvard community. By seamlessly replicating the original navigation despite its complexity and size, the new HarvardSites platform ensures a user-friendly experience for site visitors. This enhancement will not only improve employee recruitment and retention efforts but also provide prospective and current staff with streamlined access to benefits and onboarding resources. With its robust navigation system and extensive content pertinent to FAS employment, the website continues to serve as an indispensable tool for meeting the diverse needs of the FAS Harvard community.