2021 was supposed to bring with it the promise of new beginnings. But even now, in February, HR departments are still coming to terms with the challenges that a new working world is presenting. It’s not just a matter of maintaining a safe working environment amidst a global health crisis, it’s also the impact on mental health and how best to manage staffing issues amid an economic downturn.
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Performance is such an important word in management, but with the sea-change caused by the COVID19 pandemic, the usual performance management criteria are not as applicable as they once were. In fact, the coronavirus has ensured that way HR Departments handle performance has to change.
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After three months of lockdown, the chance to put the frustrations of the pandemic behind us and return to normal is definitely welcome. But that’s not to say the threat from coronavirus is gone. To protect against this threat, HR Departments are required to devise a COVID-19 Response Plan. But what are the key priorities to consider when drawing it up?
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The New Year is the time when companies and organisations like to renew themselves, face the challenges of the oncoming year refreshed and reinvigorated. But absenteeism due to minor illness can hinder such plans. So how do you counter the impact of the ‘Sick-Day Season’?
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It’s here again … already! But while arrangements for the annual office Christmas Party may be in full swing, have you really considered everyone? After all, how many of your staff are remote workers, scattered around the globe? We’ve a few pointers to making your festive celebration this year truly inclusive.
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