Since early April, Singapore businesses have been largely closed to curb the spread of the coronavirus. For many Singaporean companies, working from home is a new concept that took time to put in place. Employers say productivity dipped at first but has recovered as employees and managers adjust to the new remote workplace. For HR,
Month: May 2020
Employers face numerous decisions about when and how to bring employees back to the workplace during the coronavirus pandemic and the various steps to make sure the return goes safely. Those choices depend largely on each employer’s industry, region and workplace. Corporate offices, factories and coffee shops will handle matters differently, although several general themes
A good quote is more than the content of your office decorations or fodder for your social media feed, it can be words and principles to live by. We’ve all heard a good one in our time, but in times of crisis, these are amplified and ring true in ways they may not otherwise have
Right now you’d be hard pressed to find any business whose strategy and budget isn’t governed by cost reduction, lean operations, and fastidious efficiency. Pennies are being pinched, belts tightened, and rainy day savings called up for active duty. Understandably, financial prudence has become the ongoing order of the day. To that end, it’s now
When it comes to cost savings, few software applications can compete with a modern, sophisticated applicant tracking system. Demonstrating those savings in the form of a sound business case is half the battle. Economic downturns pose unique challenges to Talent Acquisition. Recent research from the Fosway Group, Europe’s pre-eminent HR Analyst Group, makes clear that
There’s a valid argument to be made that HR leaders have a stake in commercial real estate. Considering HR’s central role in the employee experience, workplace design and meeting the needs of staff, HR teams have to regularly think about the physical spaces in which teams work. These days, HR is doing that more than
As we enter the third month of travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, the initial panic in the U.S. and abroad has given way to significant economic concerns and lockdown fatigue. Around the world, many governments are allowing a cautious reopening of certain business sectors and some freedom for their citizens to leave their
Last week, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued updated guidelines which require employers to investigate whether employee COVID-19 infections are “work-related” for the purpose of determining whether a record must be made of such infections. The guidelines go into effect this week and represent a reversal in thinking from OSHA’s previously relaxed position
The employee experience is shifting and with it, so is the awareness of HR leaders when it comes to what employees experience on day-to-day basis. As employers look to create positive experiences and improve the way they impact and influence employee lives, there is a great deal to consider. From remote work to employee safety
It’s an interesting time for the workforce as big changes are in store for everyone across the spectrum of the professional landscape. Every industry has been impacted COVID-19 and the continuous evolution of the situation, the economy and the workplace means that data and our understanding of all these things is shifting with it. More
Remote work is being praised for a variety of reasons ranging from its flexibility to increased productivity. But something that is also being noticed is the role remote work plays in leveling the playing field for all employees. The remote environment strips away certain factors that can sometimes cloud the judgement of individuals within an
The rise of remote work culture has been fraught with challenges for some organizations, chief among them the changes to the frequency and methods by which we communicate. Remote work requires a completely different approach. As Gitlab’s Head of Remote, Darren Murph, noted in a recent interview with the HR Exchange Network, “the principles of
New challenges arise with each new day as this pandemic continues to take its effect. From day one, our management at Central has been amazing at communicating their expectations for us and providing resources to help us through. Our Vice President of Human Resources Ben Faurote regularly communicates with the entire company, reminding us of
This semester was unprecedented across colleges and universities when all classes moved online. Admittedly, the first week of classes was challenging. Rightfully so, students expressed fears, concerns and disappointments, and they needed to be reminded that it is OK not to feel OK. Some were disengaged, and we were all figuring out our new normal.
Millennials are struggling more than older employees to get their work done amid the COVID-19 pandemic. They also report higher levels of anxiety and sleeplessness than Baby Boomers and Generation Xers, according to two surveys. Only 60 percent of Millennials said they feel either as productive or more so while working remotely, compared with 67
Often referred to as continuous performance management, employee‘ check-ins’ are a series of regular conversations between managers and employees about work, progress and goals that are on-going throughout the year. Many high-performing organisations have already realised the benefits of this continuous approach to performance management and have moved away from traditional annual appraisals. Looking at
So the great Summer get-away has begun – and if you’re anything like me, it’s probably one of your only opportunities for some interruption-free reading. You’ve probably already packed a few poolside blockbusters (or downloaded them onto your Kindle) – but what about adding a few business books to the mix? When you’re relaxed and
UK productivity has dropped yet again, with the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) report showing output per hour has gone down a further 0.5 per cent. Given the amount of turbulence going on in the wider political and economic climate right now, it’s hardly a surprising result. Thanks to the uncertainty surrounding Brexit, many
The Cezanne HR team recently conducted a survey of 1,000 employees to assess the current state of UK performance management, and it’s safe to say that the findings make for an interesting read. Nearly half of the employees we polled (49%) said they are either indifferent to, or dread, their performance reviews. Indifference to performance
According to analytics and advisory company Gallup, employees who have a best friend at work are seven times more likely to be engaged with their job, and feeling more connected with colleagues can boost productivity by as much as 25%. Promoting an environment where all employees get along, with no conflict or fallings-out isn’t easy.
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