Organisational change is common, not just in more established and larger businesses but also in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Leadership starts the change management process, but employees feel its impact the most. A recent study found that 37% of employees are resistant to change due to a lack of awareness, mistrust in management, changes to their roles, and being excluded from decision-making.
When human intelligence is supplemented by artificial intelligence (AI), great things can happen. A recent study has shown that human resource departments are among the most understaffed departments, with 57% of the HR staff reporting working beyond their capacity.
From October 26th 2024, all employers will be mandated to take proactive measures to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. So what implications does this hold for employers?
Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) have become the cornerstone of modern HR policies and day-to-day operations. At every stage of our working career, we have to make decisions that impact not only us but our immediate team and colleagues, as well as the organisation as a whole. How we make decisions is often based on our experience and values. Although most of us don’t intentionally have biassed thoughts, unconscious biases can easily creep into our decision-making process.
Workplace efficiency is how well an organisation or an employee can complete tasks, projects, and processes with minimal effort, time and resources while delivering optimal outcomes. Before checking your workplace’s efficiency, you need to dig deeper into your organisational challenges and understand what factors are holding you back from achieving what you want to achieve. Your employees are the key to understanding efficiency at the workplace.
If you’re a company owner or executive, you’ll likely admit that you prioritise growing your customer base, improving your services, and increasing revenue over spending time on human resources matters. Although these are unquestionably important, employee development is another essential component that you need to focus on for the sake of your company’s growth.
Whether it’s a once-a-year occurrence or a constant drive, organisations typically recruit to fill talent gaps. And when you are successful in recruiting new hires, the next step is employee onboarding. Every organisation will typically have its own new employee onboarding process. This process will likely vary from business to business and industry to industry.
Lately, there's been a noticeable shift in how we view employee wellbeing in the workplace. Traditionally, a business’ focus was on profit and efficiency, often overlooking the important role of employee happiness. However, times are changing and as a result, this factor is one that cannot be neglected.
In any workplace, the ability to share information, ideas and updates effectively is crucial. Sometimes though, messages can get mixed up or fail to be conveyed correctly, which can lead to misunderstandings, mistakes, and inefficiencies in tasks and projects. Impacting your entire organisation, miscommunication can cause a ripple effect that leads to wasted time and other undesirable outcomes. As such, the importance of effective communication in the workplace cannot be understated.
Personalised stress audits are a valuable tool for identifying and resolving specific stressors that each employee faces, going beyond one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, they look closely at each employee's work environment, roles and personal challenges.
Handling disciplinary issues at work is essential for maintaining a positive and productive environment. Even though it’s easy to not think about such problems, it's important to be ready to deal with them if and when they do occur.
If your organisation has been suffering from workplace stress, you are not alone! Workplace stress is more common than many realise, affecting individuals across all levels and industries. The pressures of meeting deadlines, navigating office politics, and balancing work-life responsibilities contribute to the increase of stress in the workplace.
Any successful business is built on a set of rules and regulations. Without these guiding principles, there would be no direction and order to the working day. The foundation of an organisation is its corporate policy, which is a collection of rules defining how your employees should behave and act at work.
Prioritising gender equality will help your organisation to perform better financially, innovate more, and engage your workforce effectively. Nonetheless, despite notable advancements in recent times, gender inequalities continue to exist in numerous businesses across the globe.
Understandably with this significant change, the role and responsibilities of a HR professional have also evolved. From providing essential tools like desktops and laptops to ensuring high-speed broadband connectivity at employees' remote working locations, the challenges of a HR team have increased.
As a business owner, you don’t expect your duties to go beyond overlooking typical operational tasks. For instance, you may have never paid attention to factors like dress code or sick leaves for remote workers. However, as your business grows in strength, it can introduce a new set of challenges for your organisation.
If you’ve ever been in a position where your responsibility was to guide, train or co-ordinate people to work, you’ve inadvertently engaged in a leadership style. As much as this can greatly be affected by your personality, how you approach and adopt the various leadership styles is what counts. Managers can draw upon different styles of leadership in management to make the most out of their teams
Fostering inclusivity in the workplace where employee suggestions are not only welcomed but actively sought can be a key driver for company growth. To pave the way for sustained growth, increase operational efficiency and engagement within the organisation, it’s essential to welcome employee feedback. In this guide, we’ll delve into the 3 important factors of employee suggestions that can take your brand to unprecedented heights!
Induction training is the foundation you lay for your employees within the first few weeks of joining. When implemented correctly, the induction process can offer both you and your employees many benefits. An effective induction training approach ensures that new employees are integrated well into your company. It is through induction training that your new employees will understand the company’s core values, strengths, and culture and get to know their colleagues. In this guide, we’ll provide you with a comprehensive overview and a basic understanding of why induction training is important.
As a manager, dealing with employee disputes may be a routine challenge. These disputes between employees often arise as a result of disagreements on opinion and interest. When handling employee disputes, it may become difficult to resolve. However, with the right conflict management strategies, managing employee disputes can become much easier.
The art of guiding, motivating and nurturing a team towards shared objectives is fundamental to achieving excellence in the workplace. This job is best done by the manager of a company. As a manager, you understand the intricacies of managing and delegating responsibilities. You have to ensure that everything is in the right place, at the right time. However, beyond managing tasks, your other major responsibility is to continually refine and improve your managerial skills.
Amid the celebrations of this festive season, a way to express gratitude and reward the hard work of your employees may be through a Christmas bonus.
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Halloween in the workplace isn't just about dressing up in creative costumes and indulging in sweet treats (although that's a big part of it!). It's a chance to boost employee morale, encourage team bonding, and create lasting memories. However, planning and executing a memorable Halloween party that aligns with your company's culture can be a daunting task.
To thrive in the competitive work landscape, businesses have to face a variety of challenges - shifts in laws, and regulations, changing market trends, and economic conditions. However, with a well-organised operational management system, you’ll find fewer problems to worry about.
Outsourcing recruitment involves delegating tasks and responsibilities of hiring to external third-party agencies. Instead of solely relying on an internal team, companies partner with specialised firms to handle the various tasks related to the recruitment procedure.
Employee health and wellbeing refers to the mental, physical and emotional state of an employee within an organisation. It also refers to their mental agility while dealing with various situations at work. More than ever, creating an effective work-life balance is crucial.
Today, many businesses are incorporating various tools and training methods into their workplace to gauge the performances of their employees. It also allows employees to thrive in the workplace, giving them ways to boost productivity and enhance growth, both personally and professionally.
Conflicts are a normal part of life. They happen with friends and family and even more with colleagues in the workplace. Although conflicts might feel uneasy, they are a natural part of human interactions. The key is not to eliminate conflicts entirely but to learn effective strategies for managing and resolving them harmoniously.
When it comes to attracting top talent, recruiters are required to work on a number of aspects including growth opportunities, quality employee benefits and positive workplace culture. To do this effectively, you need to follow the tips mentioned in this article!
In this blog, we’ll delve into the world of HR analytics, shedding light on its significance and benefits. We’ll explore how HR analytics enables organisations to gain deep insights into various aspects of their workforce, from recruitment and talent acquisition to performance management and retention strategies.
In this blog, we will discuss what HR audits are, their relation to risk management and some key areas that should be considered.
We bring you the top tips for tackling unconscious bias in the workplace and creating a more inclusive and equitable work environment. Let's get started!
Do you have trouble managing employee relations in the workplace? Read on for 4 simple strategies and call us for effective employee relations management. Talk to Elston HR.
This month marks Stress Awareness Month, It’s a really fitting one for any and all businesses to get involved with, because stress and work seem to go hand-in-hand, unfortunately.
There are many health and safety training courses that you may need your employees to do but this will depend on what industry your business is in. Read this blog for more info!