Performance v/s Potential

Performance v/s Potential Hiring

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Recruitment seems like a fairly transactional process, you have a role, a place for a person in your organization, and you give that vacancy to your recruitment team, elaborating what kind of person you are looking for and what will be their roles and responsibilities.

Once this is done, you can advertise the role, screen the resumes, hold interviews, and voila you are done with the process. What we fail to realize is that all sides of this transaction are with people.

Manpower Planning – When the vacancy is identified, it is usually on a singular basis in a team. If it is a large organization, then it will start as a requisition (in case of a new role) and then be approved if it is a replacement, it will go straight to HR.

In MSMEs or start-ups, usually, the head will have the autonomy to hire. And will have a similar requisition structure. The possibility of an internal fulfillment or IJP can be introduced, depending on how the policies of said organization and how old the organization is.

On the surface, Recruitment is a fairly easy process but if not done properly, it leads to overhiring, correction, and misfit employees that don’t gel within the organization.

Three main points to ask while hiring-

Performance or Potential
If it is a replacement hire, you hire a candidate who is well-versed in the field. If you are hiring a new resource, hire for their potential

Fresher Hiring

One of my managers said that freshers should be hired based on their sincerity and ability to learn. Rest can be taught

Culture Alignment

If you are a fast-paced organization, you hire from a legacy organization, they will most likely feel outpaced, and similarly, start-up folks feel they have been put in slow-mo when they use more traditional organizations. Hire people who not only know what to do but are also able to fit with the existing teams and culture.

Sustainable Choice for Attracting Top Talent

A Sustainable Choice for Attracting Top Talent

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Gen Z are looking for companies that walk the walk on sustainability, not just talk the talk. Going green isn’t just good for the planet, it’s a smart business decision that attracts and keeps top talent.

By implementing eco-friendly practices, you’re not just protecting the environment, you’re creating a conscious workplace culture that resonates with today’s generation.

So, what’s the ROI on this “investment” in Earth?
It’s a win-win! You get a dedicated, engaged workforce and a healthier planet.

Let’s break it down:
ROI stands for Return on Investment. It’s basically how much you get back for what you put in. When it comes to Earth, the “investment” is protecting its resources, and the “return” is a thriving business and a happy planet.

Here are some easy eco-actions you can take at work to attract and retain top talent, with benefits for everyone:

  • Give your office a makeover with a sustainable twist! Use recycled pallets for furniture, or host a competition for teams to create eco-friendly decorations from recycled materials.
  • Open the blinds, and embrace the golden hour vibe (save energy).
  • Ditch the Printer Habit (unless double-sided & recycled paper!) – Go digital!
  • Encourage your team to carry their refillable bottles, coffee mugs etc.
  • Skip the plastic utensils, straws, and cutlery at the office.
  • Reuse those notebooks, pens, and paper clips.

It’s those small efforts that can add up to big results!

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Are we living in an echo chamber?

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For innovation to foster and ideas to flow, a diverse set of voices is vital. The idea that diversity is a checkbox to tick rather than a long-term initiative to be taken to make room for all voices is detrimental to an organisation’s health.

As a manager or a founder or even a business owner, here are a few reasons why promoting diversity will be beneficial for your team, start-up, or business.

> Varied Perspectives – Living in a world where there is only one perspective, leads to decisions that are binary in nature and don’t appeal to a larger audience.

> Creativity – When you have people from all walks of life, it is bound to bring in fresh ideas from what they make of the world

> Culture Awareness – Understanding differences is the first step in building internal and external culture for your organization.

> Open Communication – The moment you open yourself and by extension your organization to diverse voices, open communication follows. Which helps in creating both trust in the teams and also building channels for honest dialogue.

This Pride Month and ahead – let’s have a celebration of diversity from the aspect of bringing diverse voices to the table.

One person being made to choose a happy or sad emoji as feedback

Are Your Employee Surveys Failing to Get You the Right Insights?

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Having two-way communication with your employees is vital and fosters open communication within the organization. When it comes to taking feedback from the employees, traditionally it has been done every quarter or yearly, similar to the performance management that takes place. 

With remote becoming a new reality and organizations embracing these new norms, it has been especially challenging for organizations to check the pulse of their employees but inadvertently has become all the more vital. Organizations that can correctly gauge the engagement of their employees, will always be more productive and agile in a world that keeps on changing at a breakneck speed.

Organizations are investing in making sure that their employees have channels to give their opinions, with the size, reach, and employee base, the hurdle lies in creating meaningful impact and value for the feedback they receive. If the communication remains one way, where feedback is received but no action takes place from that feedback, the organizations lose the trust of their employees over period of time.

To maintain this trust and set clear expectations with your employees, it is not only important to work on the feedback but also communication how does that feedback had led to actionables within the organization. This sets the most vital part of gathering feedback, are we asking te right questions, are we asking these questions to the right people and lastly, how many of these people are responding to this questions. Once we have aligned the basics of feedback mechanism, we need to gather meaningful insight from the feedback received and work towards an action plan that does justice to the issues raised or suggestions given.

All in all, a tool or a process that can help you streamline the process of asking the right questions, to the right people and nudging them to share feedback, and building action planning and strategies through that feedback can make sure Employee Surveys are being used to build two way communications and culture of feedback in the workplace.

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Unlocking Success: The Reasons Why Startups Thrive with Human Resources Assistance from Subject Matter Experts

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Within the ever-evolving realm of startups, each decision possesses the potential to determine success or failure. All facets, ranging from product development to marketing strategies, require careful consideration. However, an essential component that is frequently disregarded is human resources (HR). Although perceived expenses or limited resources may discourage some startups from investing in human resources, forming strategic alliances with organizations that specialize in HR can have a transformative effect.

Just consider the following:

1 .One should prioritize core competencies. By delegating HR complexities to professionals, startups can concentrate on their fundamental capabilities. Recent research indicates that 82% of startups encounter difficulties with HR-related responsibilities, which detracts from their primary business objectives.

2. Cost-effectiveness: As opposed to conventional wisdom, HR outsourcing can be economical. As an alternative to maintaining an internal HR department, startups can achieve a 30% reduction in operational expenses by capitalizing on the knowledge and skills of HR specialists.

3. Risk and Compliance Management: For startups, navigating employment laws and regulations can be daunting. Compliance is ensured through collaboration with HR specialists, which reduces legal risks and potential fines. 75% of startups, according to reports, face legal challenges as a result of HR noncompliance.

4. Flexibility and scalability: The HR demands of startups increase in tandem with their growth. HR outsourcing enables startups to expand without interruption, accommodating evolving needs without the burden of recruiting and instructing supplementary personnel.

Embark on your HR journey with Navvyasa by your side!  Whether you’re a budding startup or a seasoned entrepreneur, we’ve got your back with our comprehensive end-to-end HR support services. From recruitment to employee engagement, we’re here to streamline your HR processes and drive success for your business.