HR Best Practices for Boosting Employee Productivity

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A significant HR transformation is underway, with a greater emphasis on employee performance. Without a high-performing workforce, no organization will be able to achieve productive results. Do you worry about your productivity dwindling? If that's the case, it's past time for you to take concrete steps to boost employee morale.

Always Remember –
Employees’ morale can make or break an organization’s success

The number of employees who have worked for you for a long time cannot be used to measure organizational productivity. It's all about employee satisfaction and engagement. Understanding how your employees react in different situations and how they approach a specific task assigned to them is critical. Only then will you be able to improve their productivity and morale.

When it comes to improving employee performance, never take a one-size-fits-all approach. Employees can be kept engaged and satisfied with a well-tailored approach that incorporates best HR practices based on their needs. This can be accomplished with the help of a customization HR tool.

From last two decades, scholars and practitioners have recognized the importance of human resource (HR) management practices and their effectiveness for positive organizational outcomes (Alfes et al., 2013; Delaney & Huselid, 1996; Kehoe & Wright, 2013). It is demonstrated in the literature that effectiveness of HR practices should be evaluated from the employee’s point of view in the form of behavioral and psychological effects (Lam et al., 2009; Park et al., 2003). Although, few recent studies and meta-analyses support the notion that employee unearths-oriented HR management practices drive better performance and employee attitudes and behaviors like organizational citizenship behavior (Boon et al., 2011; Combs et al., 2006).

HR Practices to Improve Employee Performance

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Organizational Alignment:

Use a customization organization alignment tool to align various employees, teams, and divisions with the organization's key objectives. This is a competitive advantage because it doubles your workforce's engagement while also allowing for better decision-making. By clearly articulating employees' roles and responsibilities, your company's alignment and overall productivity will greatly improve. Furthermore, performance evaluations become more rational, while also providing new opportunities for advancement.

Transparency: 

Employees have a clear view of all related processes thanks to modern HR management systems. Employees can access all relevant information in minutes, whether it's about self-evaluation, self-development plans, or rewards and recognition. More transparency means less ambiguity, which improves employee performance.

Constant Appreciation:

Never pass up an opportunity to thank your employees. Employee performance can be boosted with a simple 'Thank you' or 'Well-done' note. There's no denying that regular praise and constructive criticism motivate employees to do better work.

Nothing beats having a feature in an automated HR system that allows you to personally thank a team member for their efforts. Managers and HR can easily express their gratitude to employees with the help of amazing features.

Flexibility: 

Flexibility is something that every employee admires, whether it's in terms of working hours or compensation. To motivate your employees to consistently deliver exceptional results, align variable compensation plans with quantifiable employee performance. Allow them to keep track of their attendance and make adjustments as needed. Over time, you will notice a significant improvement in their performance.

Regular Feedback:

The majority of HR tools have a 360-review module that allows you to collect feedback from multiple stakeholders at the same time. You can also conduct such reviews without revealing your identity. Employees are better able to identify their performance gaps and improve as a result of such detailed feedback. This will also assist your employees in gaining insight into their own personal development needs.

Training Management:

With a single online performance management software, you can manage all of your employees' training needs. It will enable you to map competency gaps, identify areas for improvement, assign appropriate training programs, and track training results. Employees' skills will be honed and they will be encouraged to perform better if more emphasis is placed on their training and development.

Satisfaction:

Last but not least, improved performance is dependent on employee satisfaction. To ensure that your employees' voices are heard, conduct an employee satisfaction survey. This will help you understand what your employees want and, as a result, what actions you must take. It's one of the most effective ways to connect with your employees, increasing employee satisfaction and engagement. Furthermore, you can eliminate any concerns that may have hampered your employees' performance.

Encourage your employees to use the above-mentioned strategies to improve their performance. Analyze your current HR system and determine whether it needs to be upgraded or replaced as soon as possible.

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