Ever wondered what happens to a piece of directive, memo, or communication as it moves down the hierarchy? Despite the notion that orders must be executed to the letter, things usually don’t turn out that way. In fact, executive decisions may get altered significantly or otherwise divided up into actionable parts by the time they…
How to Implement 360-Degree Feedback? 1. Define Your Objectives Determine the primary goals and desired outcomes of the 360-degree feedback program. Decide on the competencies or behaviors to assess. Plan on how the feedback will be integrated with performance management systems. Establish measures to gauge the success of the program. To lay a robust foundation…
The landscape of HR is evolving, moving far beyond its traditional administrative roots. The shift from tangible paper files to electronic ones doesn’t eliminate the imperative for discretion. Gone might be the days of stamping “CONFIDENTIAL” in bold red, but the essence of protecting information remains the same. Understanding Data Privacy Data privacy encompasses…
Welcome to “Embracing Digital Transformation: The Rise of People Operations in Modern HR”. This article explores the shift to people-centric HR practices, focusing on People Operations and its role in digital transformation. To help you navigate this evolving landscape, we’ve incorporated two essential self-assessments: ‘Assess Your People Management Level’ which evaluates your current people management…
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, effective collaboration, open communication, and strategic networking have become essential drivers of organizational success. Nowhere is this more evident than in the growing trend of virtual coffee meetings—informal, digital touchpoints designed to foster connection and camaraderie in remote and hybrid work environments. Yet, behind the seemingly casual chatter and…
Traditional people management models, characterized by a hierarchical structure, centralized decision-making, control-focused practices, minimal employee involvement, and infrequent use of metrics and data, are rapidly becoming outdated. In the fast-paced, continuously evolving business landscape of today, such methods can potentially curb flexibility, stifle innovation, and more crucially, diminish employee engagement, which is key to overall…
Before the pandemic, products that introduced colleagues to each other were still in the early adopter stage and many companies did not pay attention to employee connections because they did not show a short-term impact on their organizations. However, after the pandemic, social isolation became an urgent issue for companies. In almost every company, the…