Zeinab Ahamed - HRMBA29

  Figure 1 Employee Advocacy Organizations are realizing the power of their most underutilized resource, their staff in the digital world, where brand impression can be altered by a single tweet. Employee advocacy is defined as the act of advocating for your interests as a worker. It’s an essential part of any job but can be especially important in a workplace where employees and managers have difficulty communicating (Aransiola, 2022).  Employee advocacy programs that empower employees to act as brand ambassadors are rapidly becoming a strategic tool for improving an organization's image and attracting top personnel. The process of transforming employees into brand ambassadors Employees serve as the public representation and verbal communication of an organization.  When employees feel valued and empowered to represent the company, they become more motivated, productive, and committed to their work. This leads to a positive work culture, higher job satisfaction, and lowe...

Introduction  At the root of every successful organization is a strong organizational culture, an influential yet unspoken entity that molds the daily functioning and enduring business tactics. Organizational culture is the set of values, beliefs, attitudes, systems, and rules that outline and influence employee behavior within an organization. The culture reflects how employees, customers, vendors, and stakeholders experience the organization and its brand(Wong, 2023).  Why organizational culture matters  Positive organizational culture is a powerful tool for success. It can attract top talent, drive engagement and retention, create a competitive advantage, and impact overall performance and productivity. Culture is one of those things that everybody agrees is important but is less sure of how to ensure it is positive rather than toxic. With scrutiny of all aspects of organizational behavior becoming more intense on the back of the rising importance of environmental, soc...

Figure 1 Performance Improvement Plan Introduction Throughout the wide-ranging field of Human Resources, a performance improvement plan (PIP) is a key tool for development rather than termination. A performance improvement plan outlines the steps employees must take to stay in your company. It usually lists the targets an employee must meet to keep their positions and the timeframe, usually one to three months ( Lesonsky, 2023). Effective PIP implementation can turn performance difficulties into professional development and organizational alignment for an employee. Understanding the PIP’s View through Human Resource A Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is designed to address and repair specific areas of performance shortcomings, while also identifying any skills or training gaps that may exist. Additionally, it establishes clear expectations for an associate's future conduct. is typically a formal document that outlines any existing performance issues, while also outlining goals to...

Figure 1 Blockchain in HR The global impact of blockchain technology extends beyond the financial industry, as it is increasingly affecting the industry of Human Resources (HR). Best known as the backbone technology for the digital currency bitcoin, blockchain is an encrypted digital ledger of public records organized into groups of data called blocks and distributed over networks (Zielinski, 2019). This innovative technology holds the potential to significantly transform the management and interaction with employee data, presenting unparalleled advancements in terms of security, transparency, and efficiency. Key benefits of blockchain technology for HR The applicability of blockchain technology in the field of human resources (HR) is primarily attributed to its capacity to generate immutable and transparent records. Blockchain is mostly recognized for its function as a decentralized database system that plays a crucial role in facilitating the operation of cryptocurrencies. Imagine a ...

  Figure 1 Employee  retention strategy. Employee retention refers to a situation in which employees make the decision to remain retained with their existing employer and stay away from seeking out alternate job opportunities.  An employee retention strategy is paramount.  It is not an easy task to find the right talent, one with the right education levels, skill sets, and other personality traits that are suited to the organization (Sharma, 2023).  Retention applies to the process taken by organizations to minimize employee turnover, therefore assuring that individuals remain in their current positions and do not voluntarily terminate their employment. Retention rates differ across companies and industries, serving as a metric to quantify the percentage of employees who have chosen to remain working with the organization during a particular time frame.   “Studies prove that when you consistently treat people right, they place salary fourth in priority behi...

  Figure  1 Bridging the Gap, When HR Meets Cybersecurity.   In the modern age of digitalization, the importance of cybersecurity has gained major attention as a top priority for  O rganizations .   Human resources is valuable as a partner in cyber risk assessment and incident response planning. People operations software includes detailed employment records, which are popular targets for  cybercriminals . Protecting these assets is essential to cybersecurity for the entire organization   (Greenlee, 2023).   Over time, cybersecurity has mostly come up within the responsibility of IT departments. However, its impact has expanded to encompass Human Resources (HR) . Video source: Youtube  The merge of Human Resources and Cybersecurity   Human resources professionals are entrusted with the responsibility of safeguarding employee data, which encompasses confidential information that includes personal identifiers to financial facts.   HR ...