At this time of year, many organizations run large-scale surveys to assess employee engagement and learn more about the current state of play.
Business Management & Strategy
“Strategic HR”. It’s a buzzword in the HR industry that has been around for some time, and I anticipate it will be around for a while longer. This concept of strategic HR is floated frequently, and it’s quite possible that, like many other business owners, you find yourself asking, “What is strategic Human Resources and how can it help my business?”
The 2020s have been a stressful decade for everyone, from the Quiet Quitting trend of 2022 to the slew of high-profile layoffs in 2023. All of this uncertainty has had a big impact on employee engagement.
The past five years have seen an unprecedented series of shocks to the way we work. We've seen a sudden switch to remote and hybrid working—followed by an even faster return to the office. Employees have been Quiet Quitting and joining the Great Resignation, while many employers have conducted large-scale layoffs.
Business Management & Strategy
When a small business starts growing, the HR function can quickly consume a lot of a leader's time. The rapidly expanding team means more payroll administration, compliance requirements, and benefits management, not to mention recruiting, employee communications, and the like.
When you’re building a team of HR professionals, the most important quality to look out for is trust.
