Organizational design refers to how an organization is structured to execute its strategic plan and achieve its goals. In practice, it’s not so simple because people work together to use information, materials, systems, processes, and each other to get human work done. What different types of organizational design are there? And what are each type’s…
What is it that HR can learn from Formula 1 racing? Great teamwork and being super efficient at solving problems together for sure – think of pit stops that last barely 2 seconds. But that’s not what we’re talking about here. Performance coaching is something else they are very good at in Formula 1. And…
It’s difficult to imagine that there are some employees who are willfully creating havoc in their own workplaces. Unfortunately, it’s true. Each year, companies suffer the consequences of employees who throw caution to the wind and put their employers at risk. Theft, fraud, harassment, crude behavior, and other problems can happen to the best employers.…
More than 50% of all employees will need reskilling by 2025 (Future of Jobs Report 2020, WEF). And employees are eager to do so. According to LinkedIn Workplace Learning report, 94% of employees would stay longer with their employer if there was an investment in their learning and development. In a year full of unprecedented…
The HR business partner is a strategic liaison between HR and the business. These senior HR professionals have a deep understanding of the business and ensure that HR helps the business make an impact. However, the HR business partner as a function is changing. In this article, we will discuss how this has changed, what…
The way businesses operate is rapidly changing, and we’re moving into an era where companies understand the importance of putting people first. Enter People Operations, or People Ops as it’s often called. But what exactly is People Operations and how does it differ from a traditional HR department? What are their role and key priorities?…
Layoffs. Talent shortage. Restructuring. Employee engagement concerns. The list of complex problems faced by HR professionals today goes on and on. These problems can’t be solved by individual stars. Instead, multi-disciplinary teams must be formed that approach organizations as complex, holistic systems and recognize the value of collaboration to create an integrated approach. Yet, not…
Very often, organizations invest time and money in employee engagement plans without understanding their strategic implications. For example, implementing a trendy employee engagement initiative without knowing whether workers can benefit from it, or spending money on a program without first deciding whether or not the employee is interested in participating. Merely claiming to strengthen employee…
I have a news app on my smartphone that pushes the number of positive COVID-19 tests in the Netherlands on a daily basis. In the same message, they mention the absolute difference with the day before. Those numbers can be pretty frightening. What the message does not mention is the number of tests of that…
Digital employee experience is becoming a progressively larger and more integral part of the overall employee experience, especially with the expansion of remote and hybrid work environment options. Let’s explore the main benefits and challenges of digital employee experience and how HR can reinforce one that supports the business success of your organization. What is…