HRM Solving the ''Productivity Obstacles''

Employee engagement is a critical factor that contributes to the success of any organisation. It is the emotional connection that an employee has with their work, colleagues, and the organisation as a whole. Engaged employees are more productive, committed, and willing to go the extra mile to achieve organisational goals. This blog post provides a literature review of employee engagement and discusses its importance, drivers, and challenges. (Source: Emeritus, 2022) Importance of Employee Engagement Employee engagement has become a top priority for organisations in recent years. Research shows that engaged employees are more productive, customer-focused, and committed to their organisation's goals (Shuck and Wollard, 2010). According to a study conducted by Gallup (2021), organisations with high levels of employee engagement experience 41% lower absenteeism, 17% higher productivity, and 21% higher profitability than those with low levels of engagement. Employee engagement also has ...

The relationship between employee motivation and productivity has long been a topic of interest for researchers and practitioners. Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory and various performance theories have been widely studied and applied in organisational settings. This article will explore the relationship between Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory and performance theories and their impact on company productivity. Maslow's Theory (1954) Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory posits that human needs are arranged in a hierarchy, with physiological needs at the bottom and self-actualization needs at the top. The theory suggests that individuals are motivated to satisfy their lower level needs first before moving on to higher level needs. Maslow's theory has been widely applied in organizational settings to understand employee motivation and job satisfaction (Mcleod,2018). Maslow's hierarchy of needs: (Source: Maslow,1954) Physiological needs - these are biologi...

 Definition of Work Design  Work design is described as "the content of work tasks, activities, relationships, and responsibilities, as well as the structure of those tasks, activities, and responsibilities" (Parker, 2014,  661-691 ).A good work design considers the physical, biomechanical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of work, as well as the requirements and talents of the individuals involved.  Work design may be characterized as a collection of work features that impact how individuals feel about their occupations, as well as how well they perform. These traits distinguish between 'excellent' and "negative" employment, according to the people who describe them. Work design and organisation are critical aspects of human factors and human dependability ( Anderson,2023).                                                  (Source: Cent...

 What is employee relations ? (Source:G2,2021) Employee relations is the relationship between employers and employees. It is an area of specialist knowledge in our Profession Map and emphasises the importance of making sure the relationship between an organisation and its people is managed through transparent practices and relevant law. Informing and consulting the workforce is a core people management principle and should be a priority for every organisation. Collective channels, such as union and/or non-union representatives, give employees a collective voice that can complement and reinforce individual channels. A positive employee relations climate and high levels of employee engagement have the potential to bring better business outcomes and better health and wellbeing for employees (CIPD,2022). Importance of employee relations for Organaisation Maintaining healthy employee relations in an organization is essential for organisational success. Strong employee relations are...

Learn and Develop (L&D) Learning and development (L&D) may be a valuable instrument for resolving skill gaps, enhancing workplace culture, and increasing employee engagement and retention. Furthermore, investing in L&D is widely seen as one of the most effective strategies for organisations to boost their ROI and overall financial performance. In fact, that, according to Deloitte, the acquisition of new skills has emerged as a key human capital trend (Deloitte,2019) Distinguish between training, learning, development and education (Source: E-Learning, 2014) In this blog post, I'll go through the essentials of learning and development. I'll investigate what it is and what your responsibilities as an HR professional involves. I'll also provide some examples and best practices to assist you with creating an HR learning and development plan that will help your employees succeed.  What is  learning and development in HR (L&D)? Learning and Development is one of t...