Improving Communication and Expectation-Setting with Managers
A clear priority for HR is improving communication and expectation-setting with managers. Emphasize the importance of building relationships with employees through frequent check-ins and feedback. Train managers to interpret business goals for their teams, which helps each worker understand their purpose within the organization. Reward managers for building strong teams and reinforcing the company’s culture and values.
Fostering Manager-Employee Relationships
Fostering manager-employee relationships remains a critical HR focus. These relationships power the modern workplace and are especially important for hybrid and remote employees. HR professionals must provide managers with intentional support, training, and tools. This requires putting more emphasis on the soft skills that comprise emotional intelligence, such as listening, empathy, and communication, as these remain essential components of human-centered leadership.
Managing Workloads and Prioritizing Employee Relationships
Beyond communication and training, managers also need help managing their workloads so they can prioritize time for building employee relationships. Rethink the managerial role and seek ways to reduce or eliminate low-value activities.
A clear priority for HR is improving communication and expectation-setting with managers. Emphasize the importance of building relationships with employees through frequent check-ins and feedback. Train managers to interpret business goals for their teams, which helps each worker understand their purpose within the organization. Reward managers for building strong teams and reinforcing the company’s culture and values.
Fostering Manager-Employee Relationships
Fostering manager-employee relationships remains a critical HR focus. These relationships power the modern workplace and are especially important for hybrid and remote employees. HR professionals must provide managers with intentional support, training, and tools. This requires putting more emphasis on the soft skills that comprise emotional intelligence, such as listening, empathy, and communication, as these remain essential components of human-centered leadership.
Managing Workloads and Prioritizing Employee Relationships
Beyond communication and training, managers also need help managing their workloads so they can prioritize time for building employee relationships. Rethink the managerial role and seek ways to reduce or eliminate low-value activities.