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Much has been discussed about HR being a strategic business partner. In forward-looking enterprises, HR is increasingly seen as a potential engine of growth and strategic partner to the business.However, there are significant barriers for HR achieving this elevated position.
For some time, the familiar description of what human resources, “HR,” offers a company and its people has shifted and evolved into a broader, less-traditional function within an organization.
In HR, we know how important it is to have the best talent feel rewarded, engaged, and part of supporting your organization's growth. Today we focus on the magic that happens when human resources meets public relations as that’s when we see a true transformation of workplace culture.
Millennials want toys in the office. Ping pong tables. Video games. Their dogs. Corn hole emblazoned with the company logo. Oh, and a keg in the kitchen would be nice.
Very few organizations are reaping the benefits of managing all of their employee files electronically, creating significant HR challenges that can have a direct impact on the company.
“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” -Henry Ford
In the absence of resilience and a supportive culture this combination of high demand and low control leads to what is known as a high strain work environment. These high strain work environments can be toxic and lead to negative productivity and wellbeing outcomes.
It’s typically the point in time that is the most exciting and hopeful for new employees, but the process of onboarding new employees doesn’t always lead to productive and fruitful beginnings.
Getting dragged down in the minutiae of our jobs, the stuff we think must be done and know we don’t like doing, can drain even the most enthusiastic of us. It’s counterproductive and counters our sense of fulfillment. It’s why good productivity hacks are like an industry in and of themselves.