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January 9, 2024
“When people go to work, they shouldn’t have to leave their hearts at home,” said Betty Bender.
Human emotions are a matrix of complexities. Every individual has their own set of life experiences, situational anxiety, self-sustained growth, feelings, and responsibilities. Yet, many leaders fail to acknowledge the complexity of their employees, making it difficult for them to get the best out of them.
The contribution of its hard-working employees ascertains the success of a business. Firms then must establish a deep relationship with their workers by reconnecting with the “human” in Human Resources (HR).
The fundamental essence of HR remains deeply embedded in cultivating meaningful connections with owners, managers, and teams. These connections are crucial for creating a cohesive and collaborative workplace where employees feel valued and motivated.
According to a June 2023 Gartner survey, out of nearly 3,500 employees, those who report being energized and enthusiastic about their work are 31% likely to stay at their company, 31% to go above and beyond (discretionary effort), and 15% more.
Earlier, HR relied heavily on quantitative metrics, data analysis, and interpretation. Now, data-driven strategies and technological advancements have revolutionized HR. Nonetheless, there has been a continued emphasis on the human aspect within this field.
Every day, HR departments are working to prioritize people-centric approaches that emphasize individual development and well-being. These strategies include aligning the personal interests of workers with organizational goals, comprehending their distinct needs, and creating avenues for their professional growth.
Financial goal tracking is the cornerstone of organizational success. However, empathy is the “cornerstone” of fruitful human connections within HR as it allows HR professionals to understand employees’ emotions, concerns, and needs.
Robust communication also plays an integral role in reconnecting with teams, managers, and owners. Pellucid and open dialogue fosters collaboration, trust, and a sense of shared intent.
Organizational dynamics create a surge to reconnect with the human element in HR. A sense of ownership and belonging is facilitated between owners, managers, and teams by strengthening the bonds, leading to increased innovation and productivity. Here’s how:
Providing decision-making opportunities and autonomy to employees allows them to take ownership and be responsible for their assigned tasks. This is a crucial part of empowering employees. Furthermore, transformational managers can also mentor their subordinates via mentoring and coaching programs to promote an environment of continuous improvement and learning.
A company owner benefits significantly from a valued and empowered workforce. This is achieved by advocating and prioritizing inclusivity, diversity, and equity. Moreover, recognizing the employees’ untapped potential and innovative ideas fosters problem-solving and imagination, enhancing efficiency and productivity.
The significance of human connections within HR is absolute. Nevertheless, it comes with several challenges.
Maintaining a balance between a human-centered approach and technological advancements is both an opportunity and a challenge. Acclimating technology to improve human interaction, instead of substituting it, remains integral. Data analytics provides valuable insights into a worker’s preferences and behaviors without losing the human touch.
Besides determining critical financial performance indicators, technology can also enhance human interactions. HR departments should leverage it for seamless employee communication and collaboration while preserving personal connections.
Acknowledging people as the heart of an organization creates an inclusive and empowered workplace. With the resurgence of reconnecting with the “human” in HR, employees will have heightened well-being, lower absenteeism, increased productivity, and better retention.
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