Post Covid-19 – The importance of effective people management –

Acorn Recruitment Group Marketing Director Dan Langford explains why we should never forget the importance of effective people management after this pandemic is over, and appreciate the challenges our HR colleagues have faced during this pandemic. period.

Human resources is an area that can often be viewed by many as the service that simply assists with recruitment, interviews and salaries. During this Covid-19 outbreak, however, the human resources department played a critical role in supporting, understanding and communicating with management and staff.

I work with many directors and HR managers across the UK. They are versatile professionals who support the companies they work for by guiding best recruitment and development practices, to ensure that their organization attracts, nurtures and retains the best employees; ultimately contributing enormously to the overall performance of the organization.

And no one can deny that the coronavirus epidemic has shone the spotlight on the importance of reliable HR expertise and the impact of our HR teams on the well-being of individuals, on the organization as a whole and , above all, on the bottom line and brand reputation.

Right now, human resources professionals navigate time off and the government’s job retention program, deal with complex labor law, and make sure we all take care of our own health and well-being. to be ; while staying productive and safe away from the workstation.

These people are the first port of call, the place where managers and employees go for advice, information and, most importantly, reassurance that the company they work for is doing everything possible to protect the environment. company during this lockdown. The importance of effective people management has never been so acute. Communication, understanding, urgency and empathy are key to keeping morale up and working in these uncertain times and when many of us have to work remotely. Advice from HR professionals in organizations across the country has been at the heart of many leadership decisions, the management approach and the overall response to how organizations have led and supported their employees over the past few years. weeks.

So I guess this is my tribute to HR professionals all over UK. You’ve had to juggle more balls than most during this pandemic and the lockdown that followed. You had to mobilize, support us and take care of all of us, employers and employees. Thank you.