Employee Relations Trends | Future of Human Resource Management

  The hybrid workplace model combines remote workers with on-site workers, with some or all employees having the flexibility to choose where and when they work. In-office time may be allocated by days or by teams, or on an as-needed basis. According to Gartner, “where and when work gets done will be determined by what makes the most sense to drive the highest levels of productivity and engagement.” (SAP,n.d) What are the types of hybrid work models? 1. Flexible hybrid work model Employees choose their location and working hours based on their priorities for the day. For example, if they need to spend time focusing on a project, they can choose to work from home or in a coffee shop. If they want a sense of community, need to meet with their team, attend a training session or join a town hall, they can choose to go into the office. Cisco is leveraging this model and offering its employees the option to choose where they work on any given day. 2. Fixed hybrid work model The organizati...

  Employee retention refers to the strategies organizations use to prevent employees from leaving. It's crucial to maintain a high retention rate, as high turnover can be costly and impact team morale. Effective retention involves competitive benefits, a positive work environment, and growth opportunities. (Marinaki.A, n.d.) Diminished productivity and competitive advantage are among the biggest losses when talented employees leave an organization. High employee turnover rates can harm an organization's ability to carry out its mission due to impairments to continuity, loss of institutional knowledge, and the high costs of replacing departing workers and training new replacements. Employee departures can also lower morale and prompt more employees to leave the organization. (Gillis.A, n.d) (Crail.C,2023) Here are 15 effective strategies to boost employee job satisfaction and help you hold on to your best workers. •           ...

Personality traits are a fundamental aspect of organizational behavior, influencing how individuals behave and interact within the workplace. Understanding the role of personality traits in shaping work dynamics is essential for creating a positive and productive work environment. (ESS Global Training Solutions,2024) After much research in psychology, scientists today believe that there are five major personality traits. Well-known scientists such as Smith (1967) and Goldberg (1981) have found these traits to be the prevalent ones in humans, although on different scales for each. These scales are what differentiate one person from the other. The big five personality traits are famously known under the acronym “OCEAN” but others use the acronym “CANOE”. Whichever acronym is used does not make a difference as these two stands for the following traits: Openness; Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism. (The Human Capital Hub, n.d) Openness to Experience This ...

In recent years, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have become an increasingly significant aspect of organizational strategy. And as companies work to create a more diverse and inclusive workforce, HR's role has become more critical than ever. HR plays a crucial role in DEI initiatives by shaping organizational culture. HR professionals can work with senior leaders to define company values and goals around diversity and inclusion. They can help create policies and procedures that support these goals. Additionally, HR can develop training programs to help employees understand diversity and inclusion. They can work to ensure diversity and inclusion are reflected in all aspects of the organization. This includes hiring and promotion decisions, performance management, and employee engagement. (Hasan.M,2023) ·         Diversity refers to the range of human differences that make each person unique, including but not limited to: race, gend...