“Financial resources are the lifeblood of a company but, human resources are the brains” – Rob Silzer
In essence, HRs are the brains behind the organization. From hiring employees to ensuring they are properly trained to developing employee relations, it’s sure a complex undertaking.
There are more rigorous hiring standards following the COVID and companies are spending more time and energy selecting candidates, so here are a few tips that might help you to cope with this time-consuming and hiring process:
- Invest in emotional intelligence –
The pandemic has given us all our share of problems. In these challenging times, being sensitive and compassionate to your employees’ needs and situations is a priority. Getting to know their personal and professional interests will help you understand their personality in relation to the job profile.
- Network, Network, Network!
Young people waiting for jobs abound, you just need to expand your network and find a way to reach them. You can use networking to build your knowledge and skills, to meet new people, to attend events, to engage in social media marketing; networking can lead you to unexpected places.
- Get the most out of social media-
In the wake of the recent pandemic, social media took off like crazy. Your customers are right there scrolling through their timeline, and you never know, aggressive social media marketing might land you on their device screens. Follow all the latest trends within digital marketing; keep an eye on this space for industry updates and new client generation.
- Intensification of Mental Health-
Due to the escalating Mental Health issues and anxiety disorders among the population, it is crucial to ensure that employees are doing their best. Overworking isn’t glorious anymore, and work-life balance is a big deal. Show them you value them by creating a healthy work environment.
- Flexible working –
Ultimately, productivity and accomplishment of goals are what matter, regardless of whether you work from home or at your desk. Let employees work remotely if necessary. It’s time to embrace hybrid work cultures.
In the wake of the pandemic, people’s approach towards job and work culture has changed significantly. Millennials have an entirely new outlook on work culture, and we, as HR, must stay on top of the ever-changing corporate landscape.
The concern now is slightly more post-pandemic and changing recruitment procedures.