Human Resource Knuggets
Jun 22, 2024
Dear HR Professionals,
In today’s newsletter, we will be discussing three main themes that have emerged from recent HR content. These themes include legal challenges in the workplace, resistance to change, and the need for effective employee management. Each of these themes presents new, trending ideas in human resource management that can be strategic and effective for organizations.
The first theme revolves around legal challenges in the workplace, as highlighted by the case of a blind baker who was fired during his probation period after his employer failed to make reasonable adjustments. This case serves as a reminder of the importance of making reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities and the potential legal ramifications of failing to do so. Additionally, the issue of workplace harassment and the EEOC’s release of an anti-harassment guide for contractors further emphasizes the need for organizations to prioritize a respectful and inclusive work environment.
The second theme focuses on the resistance to change, particularly in the context of senior employees who are accustomed to doing things a certain way. The insights shared by HR professionals in response to this theme highlight the importance of understanding the motivations of senior employees and finding ways to influence and encourage positive change. This includes strategies such as education, addressing fears of loss, and creating compelling reasons for change. It is clear that managing resistance to change requires a nuanced and personalized approach.
Lastly, the need for effective employee management is underscored by the challenges faced by a startup organization that has been stuck in the pre-development phase for six years. Lower management’s role in influencing meaningful and productive change, as well as the importance of presenting clear plans and outcomes to upper management, is emphasized. The theme of effective employee management also extends to the issue of workplace distractions, as research shows that over three-quarters of employees are distracted by notifications, leading to stress and burnout.
In conclusion, these emerging themes in human resource management highlight the complexity and diversity of challenges faced by organizations today. By addressing legal challenges, managing resistance to change, and prioritizing effective employee management, HR professionals can contribute to creating a more inclusive, respectful, and productive work environment.
Thank you for your attention, and we look forward to bringing you more insights in our future newsletters.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
| Themes | Details |
|---|---|
| Legal challenges in the workplace | Highlighting the importance of reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities, the need for a respectful work environment, and the release of an anti-harassment guide by the EEOC |
| Resistance to change | Understanding the motivations of senior employees, addressing fears of loss, and creating compelling reasons for change |
| Effective employee management | Influencing meaningful change, managing workplace distractions, and presenting clear plans and outcomes to upper management |
Sources:
1. “Blind baker fired during probation period after employer failed to make reasonable adjustments was discriminated against, tribunal rules” – news@comms.cipdmail.com
2. “When does disrespectful behavior cross the line to become illegal harassment?” – content@hrmorning.com
3. “📓 shaking things up” – ihateithere@workweek.com
4. “June 21 – Weis Markets settles harassment lawsuit | New York’s breastfeeding law now in effects” – newsletter@divenewsletter.com
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