COVID-19 has put enormous pressure on human resources teams around the world over the past few months, and that pressure is only likely to build over the course of the year, and end up concentrating in the U.S. where the highest number of cases are now being reported. The impact of social distancing mandates, business downturns, health concerns, and general uncertainty about the future take a high toll on the …
Under the COVID-19 Paradigm, HR Pros are Feeling the Pressure of Change and Working Harder than Ever
Nobody in any HR department in America is going to be able to slack off ever again, or at least that’s how it feels right now… Okay, let’s be fair; maybe slacking off is not the right choice of words for teams with a reputation for always being on-task and always stepping up to do the heavy lifting. But ask yourself: did human resources ever get as much done in …
Over the past few years, there’s been an on-again/off-again conversation about performance management, specifically the performance review. Companies have tried quarterly check-ins instead of annual reviews. They’ve tried eliminating the annual review altogether. Honestly, I’m not sure that any of these concepts has gained widespread corporate adoption. And that’s exactly the point. Performance management – which includes the annual performance review – needs to be unique to the organization. Not a …
People want to know about the organizations that they support – both as a customer and as an employee. I believe organizations want to do the right thing. Many companies spoke out last year about social and racial injustice. Now it’s time to turn those words into action. But I also know that we’re in the middle of a pandemic and economic recovery. So how do organizations create workplaces that …
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by Rapid Teams, a consultancy focused on creating world class learning and team experiences. They believe that team building, and employee engagement are important pieces of the performance puzzle. Enjoy the article!) I recently read in an eNewsletter from The New York Times that decentralized workforces (i.e. remote or hybrid workforces) can dilute organizational culture. The relationship between company culture and remote work …
Employee suspensions are never fun – for the employee or the manager. One of the hardest parts – for managers and employees – is figuring out next steps. I was suspended for two days due to ‘insubordination’. My HR Manager is also my department manager. There was NOT a third party involved at any point, which in my opinion is a conflict of interest. If I understand our company policy …