HR Digest

JUNE 9, 2023

During these tumultuous times, one critical goal emerges: retaining top performers. Be flexible with your policies regarding work hours, leave, and other matters. The Harvard Business Review highlighted that organizations investing in employee wellness witness higher productivity and reduced absenteeism rates.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 28, 2023

Prioritizing Clear Communication and Goal Alignment Transparency and clarity are foundational to engagement. When employees have a clear understanding of the company’s overarching goals, they can align their efforts accordingly. Embracing a diverse workforce brings together a wide array of perspectives, experiences, and talents.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Employee engagement strategies are a very important investment no matter what the ultimate goal is for your organization as it is the only way you’ll be able to motivate your workforce to seek progress—but, this will not happen overnight. According to MIT Sloan , one in four workers do not trust their employers.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Also, ask about the candidates’ career paths and goals to see if they align with what your company has to offer. Flexibility defines things like working hours, collaborations, workload, deadlines, and rules about absenteeism and reporting to work. Remember, the goal is to create a relaxed atmosphere without compromising productivity.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

In recent years, responsible environmental policies have become a necessity for companies. Your company is then contributing to sustainability goals and your employees benefit as well. They will also have more opportunities to relax while working, perhaps by going for a walk or doing some exercise, resulting in lower absenteeism.

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HR Digest

JUNE 24, 2023

Instead of relying on intuition or anecdotal evidence, HR professionals can use data to make informed choices that align with organizational goals. By analyzing absence rates, organizations can identify patterns and trends in employee absenteeism and implement strategies to address potential issues.

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HR Digest

MAY 14, 2024

Performance Management : Assessing and managing employee performance to align with strategic goals. Health and Wellness Programs : Promoting employee health to improve well-being and reduce absenteeism. Diversity and Inclusion : Creating policies that foster an inclusive work environment.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 11, 2017

So it’s no wonder that absenteeism remains a massive problem for most companies, with payrolls dotted with sick leaves, disability leaves, and stress leaves. In the UK, the Department for Work and Pensions says that absenteeism costs the country’s economy more than £100 billion per year. Very progressive, right?

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 18, 2012

What's going on inside becomes more important than any external goal. You might not see absenteeism, but there is "presenteeism," which means the body is there but the mind is absent. Policies and processes are perceived to be ingrained and inevitable, shutting off new ideas. Rifts widen and inequities grow. Negativity spreads.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 17, 2017

The goal should be to keep children on a trajectory to becoming productive, successful, healthy adults rather than just treating them when they are sick. Its primary goal is to help children graduate college. PFK has utilized health IT to achieve its goals, customizing its EMR to meet the needs of its care coordinators.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

While these differences are culturally-informed, they also exist because of public policy decisions. In the 2013 study No Vacation Nation , the Center for Economic and Policy Research examined paid leave and paid holidays in OECD nations. It can also hinder their team’s growth and prevent it from reaching its goals.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 14, 2015

The US is the only advanced economy that does not guarantee vacation to its employees, and according to a report by the Center for Economic and Policy Research , 1 in 4 Americans receives no paid vacation at all. First, most U.S. employers only offer 10 paid vacation days, versus the 28 in the UK and 30 in France.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

While we can argue about the best ways to maximize productivity, it’s hard to dispute that the physical, mental, and (yes) emotional conditions of employees are very much the business of the company, given that they greatly impact performance, morale, and absenteeism. One issue remains: confidentiality.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 31, 2016

It is first and foremost about creating a way of life in the workplace that integrates a total health model into every aspect of business practice, from company policies to everyday work activities. ROI in this context is generally limited to examining the tangible benefits of a program, such as a reduction in medical costs or absenteeism.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

While all of those certainly play a role, I'm guessing that what Elizabeth Scharpf stumbled across as a critical factor in absenteeism wasn't on your radar. Research is also demonstrating that basing performance purely on beating the competition or making money can actually decrease employees' intrinsic motivations to pursue a goal.

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