Punishment on Employee Behavior at Work: Does It Actually Help?
Punishment on employee behavior can stop certain workplace problems quickly. A warning, suspension, or other corrective action may get an employee’s attention. It may also show that behaviors such as absenteeism, tardiness, harassment, safety issues, or repeated poor performance cannot continue. But punishment alone is rarely enough. When employee discipline is handled poorly, it can […]
Building Resilience: HR’s Role in Times of Crisis
HR professionals play a pivotal role in shaping the culture and success of a company. One key quality that’s become increasingly essential is resilience. When a crisis hits, employees are not just dealing with professional challenges but also facing personal uncertainties. The stigma around HR is that they only enforce rules, but in times of […]
Remote Work: Navigating HR Challenges in the Digital Age
Remote work can help employers attract and retain talent, but it can also expose weak spots in communication, benefits education, management, and policy. When expectations are unclear, small issues can turn into bigger problems for employees, managers, and HR. That is why remote and hybrid work should not be treated as an informal perk. Employers […]
Juggling Multiple HR Hats with Ease
If you are in human resources (HR), you know it’s not just about hiring and firing. It’s a whole circus of responsibilities. Behind every successful business is a CPO – Chief People Officer. Their sole reason for existence is to make employees happy. Here’s how HR handles a company from behind the desk: The Ringmaster – […]
HR’s Role in Handling Harassment Complaints
Let’s face it – in any workplace, whether it’s a bustling office or a remote team spread across the globe, the unfortunate reality is that harassment can rear its ugly head. It’s an uncomfortable truth but one that HR departments everywhere are equipped to tackle head-on. Between 2018 and 2021, 62.2% of harassment charges were […]
How Employee Benefits Strengthen Company Culture
You walk into an office, and it feels like a second home. People are high-fiving, collaboration is in the air, and the coffee machine is the unofficial hub for brainstorming sessions. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, that dream is what we call “company culture.” It’s the secret sauce that turns a group of individuals […]
Breaking Stereotypes: Women in Leadership Roles in HR
Did you know that around half of the world’s workforce is made up of women? However, only 27% of women hold leadership and management positions. Only a handful of them are working C-Suite-level top-tier jobs. This is why it’s high time we celebrate the amazing strides women are making in HR. For the longest time, HR […]
A Modern HR Approach for Performance Reviews
It’s that time of the year again when employees across the company start getting a bit jittery, wondering how the past 12 months will be summarized in a neatly packaged performance review. Meanwhile, HR professionals are gearing up for the annual performance review extravaganza, armed with spreadsheets, feedback forms, and maybe a cup of coffee […]
How to Reward Employees for Good Work
Great managers keep an eye on the employees to reward good work. Employees who feel valued and appreciated are more likely to stay motivated, engaged, and committed to their jobs. Most companies have a recognition program – Employee of the Month that awards workers with performance bonuses. Such programs provide tangible rewards that employees can strive […]
Workplace Culture and Employee Engagement: HR’s Impact
A company’s culture is intangible. However, molding it holds great importance because it is essential for success. Think of it as a unique set of values, beliefs, traditions, and practices that shape the way the company operates and the behavior of its employees. It is often considered the “personality” of the company According to Forbes, […]
