Productivity

As the industry confronts the need for competitiveness and sustainability, workforce dynamics play a pivotal role. Learn more about how Distribution and Logistics companies can become resilient to tackle future challenges. 

To avoid the “Great Resignation 2.0” organisations will need to prioritise employee experience, invest in HR technology, and bridge the gap between Operations and HR. In this blog, analyst fim Fosway explores the role next-generation People Operations solutions will play in integrating HR and Operations activity to deliver a seamless experience for employees. 

In the couple of years, organisations have been re-modelling themselves to mitigate financial strains and meet the need for new ways of working, and HR needs to be the flagship of productivity.

The era of data analytics has led many to believe that if it can’t be measured, it can’t be managed. This is a notion that needs to be challenged though in the new normal of virtual and homeworking due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The assumption is that organisations have been slick digital operations for many years. Getting rid of paperwork has been a no-brainer and everyone is plugged into using digital comms. But the reality in workplaces is far more mixed.

The advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) presents both significant challenges and opportunities for the HR function. Organisations are at various stages of the digital transformation timeline. 

In adversity, there is also opportunity. If there is one positive thing that has emerged from 2020 and the Covid-19 pandemic, it could be that some businesses have achieved extraordinary transformations, even in the face of massive disruption.

The business world is experiencing seismic challenges and change – and this is creating risk everywhere. Businesses must tackle the ongoing tension between Operations and HR teams on how to drive performance whilst, at the same time, delivering a positive employee experience. 

Using data-driven intelligence can allow manufacturers to identify and resolve granular issues and ensure better efficiency across operations resulting in better productivity and compliance.

The world of work has changed - for good! People are demanding more from their employers - social responsibility, flexibility, autonomy, and a feeling of being valued. To recruit and retain talent organisations must become life-aware and embrace Life-work Technology.