How to Develop and Implement Effective Company Policies

  Talent management is how employers recruit and develop a workforce that is as productive as possible and likely to stay with their organization long term. When implemented strategically, this process can help improve the overall performance of the business and ensure that it remains competitive. What does talent management mean? Put simply,  talent management  means investing in an organization’s most important resource – its people. To this end, employers may recruit candidates with highly desirable skillsets, provide ongoing learning and development opportunities, and reward valued team members and encourage them to advance within the organization. An example of talent management Real-life examples of talent management happen every day. Consider, for instance, an apparel retailer that wants to transition its business model from simply supplying clothes to delivering customers a truly service-based experience. To achieve this goal, the organization’s leaders know they ...

  Workplace Well-being relates to all aspects of working life, from the quality and safety of the physical environment, to how workers feel about their work, their working environment, the climate at work and work organization. The aim of measures for workplace well-being is to complement OSH measures to make sure workers are safe, healthy, satisfied and engaged at work. Workers well-being is a key factor in determining an organisation's long-term effectiveness. Many studies show a direct link between productivity levels and the general health and well-being of the workforce. Enterprises and organizations are increasingly recognizing the need to take the well-being of their workers seriously. The more progressive organizations are doing so because they appreciate that their most important resources are their human resources - their people. Other organizations are beginning to address well-being issues because it is becoming increasingly clear that many workplace problems draw from ...

  Christine Wint, Head of Leadership Development at Skills for Care discusses the importance of leaders in creating a positive workplace culture. Leaders are critical in setting the tone of organisational cultures, however, when we talk about culture what does your mind conjure up? For me it refers to how it feels to work somewhere. Culture therefore, refers to the way we do things - what's expected, the standard of how we work. It's how people behave, the values that people hold, the way we treat people. It’s the rituals, myths and the stories that are contained within an organisation and the way decisions are made. Culture can be seen in how we treat people when things go wrong. I think that's testament to whether you've got a good culture or an indifferent or a bad culture. Do you treat mistakes as a learning opportunity or do you adopt a blame culture that says ‘you got this wrong’, without seeing the systemic issues that may have led to that error. A positive workp...

Employees have responsibilities towards their employers, even if they work part time or don’t have a written contract with their employers.   These are the main responsibilities of employees: to personally do the work they were hired to do  to do their work carefully and seriously (In some cases, they could be fired or disciplined if they’re often late for work, or if they’re absent too often or for no good reason.)  to avoid putting themselves or others in danger    to follow their employer’s instructions (There are some exceptions. For example, if an employer asks an employee to do something dangerous or illegal, the employee doesn’t have to follow these instructions.  to be loyal and honest When Employees Don’t Re...

  In this article, we reveal 10 impressive tips and tricks to conquer the art of human resource management. Human resource management manages the most valuable asset of any organisation - its human resources. Human resource management aims to attract, develop, and retain a high-quality workforce to help the organisation achieve its business objectives. To be successful, human resource managers must be experts in a wide range of areas, including staffing, employee development, compensation, and benefits. Just like an  escape room  team leader, the HR manager is the central fulcrum for the well-being of the employees. They also must be able to communicate with employees at all levels of the organisation effectively. By mastering the art of human resource management, organisations can ensure that they have the talent and resources needed to compete in today's competitive marketplace. Here are the tips and tricks to master the art of human resource management: 1. Keep your re...