Change management is a necessity in today’s workplace. Digital transformation, hybrid work and automation are forcing people to adapt, learn new things and evolve. HR professionals are uniquely positioned as both architects and ambassadors of change. Discover guidance for navigating these transformations: 1. Assess the preparedness of the workforce Whenever big change is coming, organizations must determine how ready their people are…
When considering employee retention, HR professionals must realize that turnover doesn’t begin with a resignation letter. It starts much earlier—and it’s quieter. A skipped lunch, a missed meeting, fewer Slack messages. These small signs often signal something much bigger: an employee pulling away. Long before someone quits, they disconnect. And in today’s networked workplace, social withdrawal is often…
Mental health and wellness in HR is the practice of employers caring about the health and stress management of their workers by providing support and resources to prevent burnout. Human Resources professionals include mental health and wellness benefits, such as insurance coverage, employee assistance programs (EAPs), access to apps and counseling, and more. Beyond traditional benefits,…
Let’s be honest, HR leaders: how many teams have poured hours into crafting an employee handbook, only to find it languishing in some digital abyss, unread and unloved? We’ve all seen the statistics aren’t great. If you haven’t, they show that a staggering percentage of employees avoid reading them at all. That’s a problem. So,…
The generations at work – Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers – continue to fascinate business leaders and especially those in HR, who are charged with talent management. Trying to understand each generation’s attitudes, habits, and history is important. While each person is unique, these shared generational experiences can help people better orchestrate teams and get the most out of…
As we begin 2025, most HR professionals are thinking: ‘What will the top HR trends be?’ At HR Exchange Network, we have you covered! The world of HR is entering a pivotal phase of transformation. Economic shifts, breakthroughs in technology and evolving workforce expectations are pushing HR leaders to rethink their strategies. These forces aren’t…
The Great Gloom: A Growing Challenge The term “Great Gloom” may be new, but the decline in employee engagement is a longstanding issue. Recent data shows a significant drop in employee happiness; employee engagement in the U.S. has dropped to its lowest level in more than a decade. Root Causes of the Great Gloom The…
Positive employee experience begets customer experience. It’s the circle of life in business, in fact. The concept is simple to follow. Employees, who feel valued and whose wellness at work is a priority of their managers and executives, will have the motivation to produce and treat customers with respect and white-glove service. Any organization who…
In today’s fast-paced work environment, burnout has become a pervasive issue. Ironically, one of the most effective tools for combating burnout – paid time off (PTO) – is often underutilized. Let’s explore strategies to encourage employees to take their well-deserved breaks and reap the benefits of a refreshed workforce. Understanding the Problem: Creating a PTO-Positive…
Improving the hiring process and putting an end to ghosting, which has become all too common in the pandemic, is an important step to winning the war for talent. The era of the Great Resignation is forcing Human Resources leaders to take a good, long look in the mirror and dissect practices and perceptions. The…
