Human Resources Leadership Lessons
Following two years of the pandemic and now the awful war in Ukraine, overwhelming feelings of distress have many people worrying about what’s next.
Doomscrolling through social media feeds without pause has become a compulsive and comforting ritual for many. As many of us in the US, Canada, and elsewhere return to the office and resume ‘business as usual’, leaders need to be attuned to how their employees are being impacted by this “the sky is falling” feeling that can be overwhelming.
Brian Hughes, the VP of Human Resources at First Onsite, is one leader who has found success by making empathy and wellbeing top priorities throughout the years. Listen to HRchat episode 424 and learn how Brian has been able to counter uncertain times with communication and wellness tools and, by doing so, positively impact his colleagues’ resilience levels.
Questions Include:
- What workplace factors can further contribute to the feelings of anxiety, stress, uncertainty, helplessness, etc. that employees may be feeling following a pandemic and now war? How have you seen these things impact your own staff?
- Studies have shown a correlation between staff feeling comfortable using available resources to build mental resilience at work when they feel it is supported by leadership. How have you been able to get your leadership team on board and prioritizing mental wellbeing?
- How has the HR tech stack expanded for leaders over the past couple of years?
- Hybrid work and a distributed workforce can create unique challenges. How has First Onsite been able to adapt and cope with these challenges and implement a culture that is supportive and cohesive, even when times on unpredictable and there isn’t always a clear line between personal and professional lives anymore?
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