4Cs Blog: Happy Employees = Happy Customers

Every business depends on something to keep things running — employees. However, finding quality employees isn't always easy. Not only can it be frustrating, it can be detrimental to the overall success of a business if the process is too lengthy or you're not successful in your search. If you're in a position similar to this one, keep in mind there are some very effective ways to find and secure great employees. Read on for some approaches you can take as you continue on in your search. 

Positive office culture is what companies endeavor to achieve. But, what is an office culture? Culture in the office involves attitudes, belief systems, values, and assumptions that people have. Culture is shaped by socio-cultural context as well as people’s upbringing. This office culture is shaped by the management as well as the company’s organizational structure. When a positive work culture is developed, it improves employee morale, teamwork, efficiency, and productivity.

Some people may think that hiring experienced professionals is what makes a company prosper. However, the truth is that the overall success depends not purely on the employees’ qualifications but rather on the working environment.

The top organizations are known for the atmosphere of motivation, inspiration, and respect that they create for the employees. And while their work brings them joy, the company experiences a robust rise. So, it is wise to consider investing in your employees’ enthusiasm. And here, we will explain how you should get the process running.

Employer branding and candidate experience – these two words in one frame forms a powerful human link that plays a strong role in attracting, recruiting and retaining the talent you want. You are probably familiar with these words, but nevertheless, let’s define them, just in case.

Envy is the thief of joy, or so say the gurus of internet advice boards. It’s all too easy to scroll thru Instagram and get immediately jealous of how top influencers have decked out their home offices to look like they’re work-at-home CEOs.  

 

Sometimes managers can see their employees unmotivated, exhausted, frustrated, and even rude or sarcastic. The workers tend to be coming late at their workplaces, the quality of their performance is poor, and they are overall unproductive. These may be true signs of burnout.

The sad truth is that employee burnout is a quite common phenomenon. Studies have shown that over 75% of employees have this experience now and then, and almost 30% feel this way permanently. It’s not only harmful to their physical and mental health but to the business as well.

Professional growth is important, and it’s something you should aim at doing constantly. HR is such a broad professional area, and you can never say you’ve got it all figured out. There’s always room for improvement, innovation, and acquiring new skills.

There are some great HR books that every HR professional should read. They can help you with your career and create space for new ideas to be born. That’s why we’ve put together a list of 7 best HR books that deserve a spot in your HR library.

The work culture today around the world is very different than a decade ago. And the work culture we know today is slowly changing too. Remote work is becoming a new normal and data-driven strategies are being applied to people operations. This change is driven by technology, employee behavior, and expected business outcomes. Considering this change, HR leaders will need to develop new skills to excel in their role. 

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