In today’s evolving workplace, creating environments where employees thrive both personally and professionally is paramount. In this episode, we explore the concept of building "irresistible organisations" with special guest Ingeborg van Harten. Join Gijs and Ingeborg as they discuss the integration of empathy, flexibility, and technological advancement in modern HR practices to support well-being and resilience in teams.👉 Key Learnings and Practical Takeaways
1️⃣Creating Irresistible Organisations Ingeborg shares her journey from a focus on external employer branding to realising the importance of internal culture. She explains how to create workplaces that are attractive both externally and internally, where employees want to stay and grow, thus becoming talent magnets.
2️⃣The Role of Managers in Employee Well-being Ingeborg highlights the critical role of managers in supporting their teams' mental health. She discusses the importance of empathy and kindness, understanding personal circumstances, and fostering open communication within teams to build friendship, trust and enhance productivity.
3️⃣Embracing Flexibility and Technological Advancements Gijs and Ingeborg discuss the benefits of integrating technology in HR processes, such as using Slack for team connectivity and ChatGPT for idea validation. Then, they go deeper into how to advocate for a flexible work environment that adapts to employees' needs, significantly boosting performance and job satisfaction.
