MN7234ES - People and Organizations

How Motivation Strategies Drive Productivity at Work Introduction Your company is positively affected by how motivated your employees are. Employee motivation positively reflects on company productivity. When employees feel their efforts are appreciated and their work is valued, they show up with passion, creativity, and commitment, driving the organization toward the greater goals instead of just completing the tasks at hand. Motivated employees are positively affected with less negativity, and are more likely to work collaboratively. Also, They are more likely to work through problems in a positive way. A lack of motivation creates a disengaged employee base that results in low productivity, and high turnover. A disengaged employee base disrupts the equilibrium of the workplace and stagnates the growth of the workplace, like when employees are disengaged by lack of motivation. This is why managers and organizations focusing on long term growth must understand the meaning of motivatio...

The Role of Emotional Intelligence in the Development of Effective Leaders The Influence of EI on Effective Leadership  Great leaders combine emotional intelligence with other forms of intelligence, such as technical know-how. But emotional intelligence, also known as EI, is what truly sets leaders apart. These people know exactly what the work environment is like, and what the people working in the environment are like. Everyone is appreciated and respected. Instead of using power to get what they want, they truly engage, empathize, and actively listen. Because of this, there is a positive increase in productivity, and in turn, unit and organizational productivity (HBR 2017). By letting people get the job done, leaders with high EI are creating a culture of loyalty and motivation.   Emotional intelligence consists of many aspects, but the most important are:   Motivation   Empathy   Self-regulation   Self-awareness   Social skills   S...

  Equitable and Women Empowerment at Work In the realm of business nowadays, the concepts of fairness and strengthening women at work transcend into socio-economic ideals (Catalyst, 2023). Most companies nowadays realize that the inclusion of a diverse and open-minded team increases creativity, collaboration, and improved decisions. Supporting women in the workplace is equitable to giving women the same opportunities, acknowledging their work, and creating a workplace where everyone can develop (ILO, 2022). What is Gender Equality?   Having equal rights, responsibilities, and opportunities for men and women in all areas of work is termed as gender equality. However, women face a lot of struggles such as earning less, being at lower ranks, getting promotions less frequently, and wwatching leaders from the bottom. \{These problems are not limited to awareness and are more prevalent in the workforce. Support is not just from people, but from the policies of a corporation and ...

  Work-Life Balance: The Secret to a Happier Workforce Introduction  In today's day and age, a healthy work-life balance is essential. Employees are often overwhelmed and find it hard to balance work with their personal lives. In its most simple form, a healthy work-life balance is more than just shooting for less hours in the work week. It's about creating a way for workers to achieve balance in their lives, finding meaningful ways to make a living, and nurturing their personal selves. An astounding amount of work hours are pumped into an organization. Because of the sheer hours, companies that facilitate a work-life balance see better satisfaction levels from their employees, and better engagement and productivity in the long haul. (SHRM, 2020)  Content Work-life balance keep employees healthy. Keeping employees healthy keeps the company strong. Employees that balance work and life are more motivated and less stressed. Individuals that are offered flexible work, such as...

How HR Helps Organizations Respond to Crises Introduction Many businesses have to deal with constant unpredictability. Unexpected events like pandemics, recessions, natural disasters, and international conflicts can halt daily operations, lower employee morale, and even risk jeopardizing an organization's overall stability. During these times, Human Resource Management (HRM) is particularly valuable, as it helps maintain workplace stability and workplace support during times of difficulty (SHRM, 2020). HR professionals have to balance employee health and safety during these times, while also helping higher management make appropriate decisions in a timely manner (Ulrich, 2021). How these professionals respond to a crisis is a major factor in how an organization handles a situation and is able to overcome it and thrive.   Content The first and most important function of HR during any crisis situation is communication and transparency. Employees turn to HR for explanation, reassu...

  Change Management and HR Leadership: An HR Approach to Change Organizational Development   The Changing Landscape of Business   Change is inherent to how businesses operate in today's world. Businesses must constantly innovate with new technologies while keeping in mind market trends and changes occurring in employee expectations. Addressing changes in an organization is more than making systems and processes changes; it calls for robust HR strategic leadership. HR plays a crucial role in aligning employee participation and organizational objectives toward ensuring that changes proposed are realistic and that changes are enduring (Kotter, 1996; Lewin, 1947).   HR is not tasked with just processes. HR helps to create an organizational culture that is receptive to changes, explains the reasons for the changes, and provides training, support and addresses any employee resistance to changes. By balancing management and employees in sterile changes, HR greatly enhances ...

Building a Strong Employer Brand through HR Practices Introduction In today's corporate world, it is challenging to attract and retain talent due to existing and potential competitors. Positive workplace reputation-employer image and reputation as an employer–is an effective way to overcome this challenge. HR practices are the primary infuencers in developing and sustaining this reputation, as they affect employee perceptions, engagement, and loyalty to the company (Backhaus, 2004). Content   1. Recruitment and Selection An employer brand is more than mere marketing; it also reflects company principles and values, as well as the employee experience. HR Marketing efforts help in communicating these values. The process begins with the recruitment and selection process. Trust, equitable assessments, and a good hiring experience provide potential employees with positive impressions of the company, even before the company hires them. Employers with a strong employer brand are able to ex...

   Workforce Experience and Pathway Mapping Introduction Workforce Service and Pathway Mapping Creating a career progression system consists of formulating a defined and organized piece of guidance that illustrates how employees are expected to grow in a company. This process starts by considering the future of the company, its goals and the future competencies needed to succeed in the market. This step insures that the career paths designed by employees in the future will align with the direction the business is heading. It is in this lap that job families are defined and the levels under that role are compartmentalized. It is the level of each role where and how responsibilities are defined and expectations are crafted, making the distinction from the junior to the senior position. This also must identify a number of competencies to be expected from each of the levels role and these are behavioral, the required technical abilities, and the soft skills. There must also be a...