Feb 23, 2024

Dear HR Professionals,

In today’s HR newsletter, we are excited to bring you insights on the evolving landscape of human resource management. We will explore three key themes: strategic hiring practices, the impact of new workplace legislation, and the importance of employee recognition for productivity.

The first theme revolves around the truth about hirings and the need for HR leaders to take a more strategic approach to attract and retain the right talent. The process of finding and hiring the right employees has evolved significantly beyond checking the boxes on a resume. It’s crucial for HR professionals to adopt evolved best practices that enhance their ability to identify, engage, and hire the right candidates. This includes uncovering the secrets to job descriptions that attract the perfect candidates, integrating AI into talent acquisition to eliminate bias, and weaving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) into recruitment efforts for a team as diverse as the company’s vision. The webinar on March 12th will provide actionable insights and hiring process strategies aligned with organizational goals (content@hrmorning.com).

The second theme focuses on the new workplace menopause advice and the potential legal implications of failing to support employees experiencing menopause. The Equality and Human Rights Commission has outlined what businesses can do to support employees going through menopause. This reflects the need for organizations to adapt their policies and practices to support the well-being of their employees. Additionally, new legislation going into effect on April 6 will make it easier for team members to request flexible working arrangements, emphasizing the need for HR professionals to adapt their policies and processes to comply with the new Employment Relations Act on flexible working (news@comms.cipdmail.com and workspace@charliehr.com).

The third theme delves into a real HR legal case about an employee on FMLA leave who was fired after being discovered on a skiing trip. This case serves as a reminder that, under the right circumstances, an employee can be fired while on FMLA leave if abuse is suspected. Employers must conduct thorough investigations before making termination decisions and ensure that activities do not contradict doctor restrictions. It’s essential for HR professionals to understand the legal implications of managing employees on leave and the importance of conducting fair and non-discriminatory investigations (content@hrmorning.com).

Finally, we explore the impact of employee recognition on productivity. Research has shown that recognition boosts productivity and fosters both connection and engagement. Organizations can see a 9% improvement in productivity by increasing recognition efforts. This highlights the strategic importance of implementing employee recognition programs to drive performance and engagement within the organization (newsletter@divenewsletter.com).

In conclusion, HR professionals must stay updated on evolving hiring practices, new legislation, and the impact of recognition on productivity to effectively navigate the dynamic landscape of human resource management.

Thank you for your continued dedication to driving strategic HR practices.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

Theme 1: Strategic Hiring Practices

– The process of finding and hiring the right employees has evolved significantly beyond checking the boxes on a resume. It’s crucial for HR professionals to adopt evolved best practices that enhance their ability to identify, engage, and hire the right candidates (content@hrmorning.com).

Theme 2: Impact of New Workplace Legislation

– New legislation going into effect on April 6 will make it easier for team members to request flexible working arrangements, emphasizing the need for HR professionals to adapt their policies and processes to comply with the new Employment Relations Act on flexible working (news@comms.cipdmail.com and workspace@charliehr.com).

Theme 3: Importance of Employee Recognition for Productivity

– Research has shown that recognition boosts productivity and fosters both connection and engagement. Organizations can see a 9% improvement in productivity by increasing recognition efforts, highlighting the strategic importance of implementing employee recognition programs to drive performance and engagement within the organization (newsletter@divenewsletter.com).

Email Sources:

1. The truth about hirings – content@hrmorning.com

2. New workplace menopause advice – news@comms.cipdmail.com and workspace@charliehr.com

3. Retaliation lawsuit: Did ski trip violate FMLA restrictions? – content@hrmorning.com

4. Low productivity hurts your organization. Here’s the answer. – newsletter@divenewsletter.com

5. Maximize HR transformation success in 2024 – hrleaders@gartner.com

6. Ready to comply with new flexible working laws? – workspace@charliehr.com

7. Speaker Announcement! | SocialTalent & VONQ Live: TA in the Age of AI – marketing@socialtalent.com@bf06.eu1.hs-send.com

Stay Well!