The war to attract and keep talent continues into 2019:
Recognition, Resilience and Retention are high priorities for business and HR professionals.
A 2017 workplace survey by Gallup found that 85% of employees are “not engaged or are actively disengaged at work” So, how can HR Help build business success?
Recognition
Recognise current and future demands on your organisation and your workforce and plan ahead
Recognise and promote the role HR plays in building business success
- Recognise recruitment and development needs, and plan innovative ways to retain talented employees
A 2018 ERSI study found that “Workers in Ireland were more likely to report the pressures of emotional demands ….and other forms of mistreatment”. So, how can HR develop resilience and a motivated workforce faced with constantly increasing demands, complexity and change?
Resilience
- Resilience through engagement to enhance overall employee well-being and organisational performance.
Resilience promoted as part of an innovative HR and business strategy to improve employee health and productivity, and organisational performance.
A CIPD study in 2018, HR practices in Ireland, found that 81% of organisations across all sectors have experienced skill shortage in the last 12 months. Retention and recruitment are high priorities for HR professionals in 2019 and beyond.
Retention
Retention of staff is a key issue. It’s important that both new and existing staff are supported and encouraged to remain with their employer.
Retention begins with robust recruitment practices and effective induction – be an employer of preference
Retention is improved by creating a positive workplace culture and further developing organisational values
The People Summit 2019 aims to encourage learning and networking and offer further insights from eminent speakers into how recognition, resilience and retention issues can be addressed successfully.
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