HR Strategy &amp; Best Practices

Hi there, Community! 👋 We know that successful onboarding is a hot topic, so we've gathered insights from within Personio to share our own insights and perspectives.From defining success in onboarding to addressing the challenges of remote onboarding, we've got you covered.🗣️Our very own People Development team answered some questions and without further ado let's dive into this Q&A session where we uncover the keys to seamless onboarding. Q: How do you define successful onboarding?A: A successful onboarding means setting employees up for success right from day one by promoting synergies and fostering a collaborative, purposeful environment. It's about creating a welcoming journey where new joiners feel valued, connected to the organization's culture, and equipped with the information and tools needed to excel in their roles. Q: What are the three key elements to follow when onboarding a new employee?A: The key elements in onboarding include starting with the contract signature a

🌟 Unlocking the Power of Onboarding: A Q&A Inside Personio 🌟Inside Personio

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Linda23Former Personio Employee

🩵Unforgettable Moments at HUG London: Inspiring, Innovating, and Elevating Together! ✨

Hey everyone! 😁What an incredible day it was at the HUG event in London yesterday! Meeting each and every one of you brought immense joy to our hearts, and we cherished every moment spent together. 🤗 The event itself was nothing short of breathtaking, and we were collectively inspired by the remarkable speakers who graced the stage. However, a few standout moments truly stole the spotlight and left an indelible mark on our hearts. One of those moments was the electrifying speech by Steven Bartlett, whose words on innovation, experimentation, and the art of learning through trial and error left us all invigorated and ready to embrace change fearlessly. 🚀 And let's not forget our incredible product experts! They gave us an exclusive sneak peek into the upcoming features that Personio has been tirelessly working on. These innovations are poised to elevate your skills as HR professionals, empowering you to lead high-performing teams that will undoubtedly make an exceptional impact withi

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MelissaFormer Community Moderator

Get ready for your next adventure - HUG 2023 is coming soonHUG

Dear Community,We’re getting more and more excited as the next HUG 2023 is coming soon, and on October 4th we’ll make our first stop of our tour around Europe at The Mermaid in London.HUG is Personio's biggest HR event, where you can expect: 🤩 An exciting program,🗣️ Inspiring speakers, 💡 Valuable exchanges with other HR professionalsAnd muuuuuch more! 👉 You can also find all the information on the official HUG website, which you are welcome to share with your network: https://hug.personio.com/ To kick-off the first discussions: From your point of view, what have been or are the most discussed topics for HR right now?Looking forward to the exchange here and see you all in person very soon! Best regards,Melissa and the Personio Voyager Community Team

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Linda23Former Personio Employee

🫶🏻 Dive into HUG London's Dynamic HR Topics! 🇬🇧

Hey there, everyone! The countdown to our HUG event in London is on, and we can't contain our excitement! 🚀 We've got some fantastic topics lined up that'll spark your curiosity and empower you to be HR trailblazers. Get ready to dive deep into: 🤖 AI - Unlocking the Future of HR: Join us for riveting sessions led by industry maestros as we explore how AI is transforming HR practices. Discover how AI can streamline operations, supercharge decision-making, and elevate the employee experience to new heights.🚀 Leadership - Ignite Your Strategic Spark: We're not just about extinguishing fires; we're about lighting up the path to leadership excellence. We've got practical tools that'll empower you to step into the role of a strategic HR leader with boundless confidence.🌟 Change - Embrace the Unpredictable: Change is the heartbeat of progress, and we're here to ensure you're ahead of the curve. Navigate the ever-evolving world of work, stay updated on labor laws, and tackle socio-politica

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Linda23Former Personio Employee

🧭 Navigating the future of HR in Leadership 🚀Blog

Hi community, Happy Monday! ☺️ 📚Recently I read the book “Dare To Lead” by Brenè Brown where she discusses her breakthrough research on vulnerability. Her insights offer a transformative lens through which HR leaders can navigate the challenges and opportunities of our time.Brown’s work reminds us that vulnerability is not weakness but a profound resource of strength. As HR leaders, embracing vulnerability means having the courage to acknowledge your own limitations and seek help when needed. It means being open to change and admitting when we don’t have all the answers. Vulnerability fosters trust, authenticity and connecting with HR teams and throughout the organisation. 💪🏻 Another important aspect of leadership is courage, and courage is a cornerstone of effective HR leadership. Brown teaches us that courage is not the absence of fear but the willingness to act in spite of it. HR leaders must have the courage to tackle difficult conversations, confront bias and discrimination a

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Linda23Former Personio Employee

🔓 Unlocking Success Together: Share Your Best Onboarding Strategies!

Hey community! 👋🏻Hope you all are doing well and having a smooth week so far! As HR professionals, we understand the profound impact a stellar onboarding experience can have on our organisation and our employees.It’s not about the first day: It’s about setting a foundation to succeed. That’s why we want to hear from YOU! 🫵🏻We invite you to share your best onboarding strategies and practice.🚀 Whether you're a seasoned HR professional or just getting started, your insights can inspire and guide others on their journey to perfecting their onboarding processes. 🤓 How do you make sure that your new hires are getting all the resources they need to exceed expectations in their role?

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Linda23Former Personio Employee

Happy Monday, Community! 😀☕️ Let's kick off a discussion on a topic that's vital for every HR professional – boosting team morale! When times get tough, when employees come back from time off, or a long weekend, it's essential to keep our teams motivated and engaged.🤓 What are your top strategies for reenergising your team when morale is low?Share your insights and success stories! 👇🏻

✨Motivation Mondays✨

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MelissaFormer Community Moderator

Supercharge your productivity with effective ⌛ time managementBlog

Hi Community,Time management plays a central role in productivity and personal well-being. One of the key elements for staying calm and collected in a fast-paced environment is, for example, the reduction or targeted planning of meetings. Some of you might have already established a framework like "no meetings before 11 a.m." or similar, that aims to promote the most productive phases of the day.💡 At Personio, we also have a so-called "Winning Wednesday" on which there are no internal meetings. The goal here is to support employees in accomplishing their tasks and thus avoid interruptions, such as those caused by too many meetings. Why time management is crucial for HR professionalsTime management means nothing other than how you schedule your own time. Whether the phases can then be classified as "productive" depends on how much or what one manages to accomplish in the planned time.As an HR professional, you are faced daily with tasks such as hiring new talent, personnel development

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MelissaFormer Community Moderator

🌈 How can HR departments contribute to inclusivity during Pride Month?Blog

Dear Community,this month we celebrate PRIDE! With the ongoing journey towards diversity, equity and inclusion, Pride Month and today's International Pride Day are central events that celebrate the beautiful identities of the LGBTQIA+ community.Where did Pride Month originate?To understand the origins of Pride Month, we need to take a trip back to the 60s. The Stonewall Riots represent a significant moment in the movement for the LGBTQIA+ community. At the time, the protests were held on the occasion of a police raid at the Stonewall Inn bar in New York City. The Riots were the start of a movement that numerous businesses and organisations are following today. What does “Pride" mean in the workplace?In a recent report on LGBT+ people in the workplace published by Deloitte, 600 respondents were surveyed from a pool of international employees. The results revealed that 79% of employees found that employers are already trying to promote LGBT+ inclusion. 42% said they had already experien

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MelissaFormer Community Moderator

Artificial intelligence on the rise: How will this affect HR? 🔦Blog

Dear Community,"What means? How does? Name? What do I need to look out for when?" All of these are questions that artificial intelligence (AI) programs like ChatGPT can answer. The popular chatbot ChatGPT can engage in human-like conversations and answer (simple and complex) questions within seconds, write entire paragraphs of text and even code a website from scratch. 1️⃣ What is ChatGPT?“ChatGPT is a model developed by the US company OpenAI. Through the deployment of AI systems it interacts in a conversational way so that it can follow instructions and give detailed responses. The dialog-based exchange allows the program to ask follow-up questions, to admit errors, to question false premises, and to reject inappropriate requests.” - OpenAI 2️⃣ Can HR benefit from this?HR professionals can leverage artificial intelligence programs and thereby create advantages in their day to day work. Among other things it is possible to… ✍️ Write HR documents such as termination letters or applicati

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MelissaFormer Community Moderator

🌊 New wave of employees: Gen Z and their influence on HRBlog

Dear Community,With every new generation, the ideas and expectations towards employers evolve. For baby boomers, statistics show that a stable job and a fixed income are what matter the most. Millennials, on the other hand, seem to value work-life balance more than anything.Little by little, the next generation of employees is entering the workforce, Generation Z. But how will this influence the HR world? 👀 💡Definition: Generation ZGeneration Z, also Gen Z, refers to the population group born from 1996 to 2009. (cf. Statista) Due to the differences between several sources, the exact time period is still uncertain. However, this generation is referred to as "Post-Millennials", i.e. they are born after the Millennials. Generation Z as the next generation of employeesDigital Natives As a generation that has grown up in the age of digitalization, digital media is simply part of their everyday lives. Communication is increasingly taking place on digital media such as smartphones or laptop

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AgnieszkaGetting Started

How do you maintain or develop your culture with rapid growth?

Hello Personio Community, We are growing exponentially and of course want to maintain or develop our good culture. How do you combat rapid growth vs. loss of culture?Hallo Personio Community, Wir wachsen exponentiell und möchten natürlich unsere gute Kultur erhalten bzw. weiterentwickeln. Wie steuert ihr gegen schnelles Wachstum vs. Kulturverlust an?

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MelissaFormer Community Moderator

Dear Community,Inflation and recession have probably been the most frequently used terms in the last few months. Everyone has witnessed it, and everyone has experienced the effects first-hand. Increasing costs of living and taxation affect how much is left of the net wage at the end of the month. However, SMEs in particular, which are trying to keep their costs as low as possible due to the unstable economic future, cannot always offer a salary increase. You’re probably asking yourself what other alternatives are there. No need to look further, we got the perfect answer: “Net wage optimisation” 💡What does “Net wage optimisation” mean?With net wage optimisation, employees give up part of their gross wages, but in return receive additional benefits or allowances - which are, under certain conditions, tax-free. For the company itself, this form of benefit also means that there are no non-wage labour costs - which is advantageous for both parties, isn't it? 👍What can I do as an employer?

💰 Net wage - how to get the best out of it?Discussion

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DanieleCommunity Admin

Dear Community,how do you stay up-to-date with what's going on in the company and other departments? E-mail, intranet or exchanges during the coffee break? ☕️What does internal communication look like in your company? Do you have regulated processes and instruments that you use to communicate information? 🗣️ 😇 We’ll cover the first questions about internal communication in advance:1️⃣ What does "internal communication" actually mean?Internal communication is a corporate communication tool. It uses clearly defined media and communication channels to convey relevant messages and ensures communication between organisational management and staff. At best, the company's goals are communicated through this organised exchange of information. In addition to formal communication - i.e. the official channels used by a company - informal communication is also a component of internal communication, also known as “corridor talk” or in-house communication.2️⃣ What kind of internal communication in

Internal communication - what is it all about? ✍️Discussion

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MelissaFormer Community Moderator

Dear Community,Who of you are familiar with the following questions:What is going well / not well in your daily work?What suggestions for improvement would you have for your lead or your team?What do you wish for in your role or in the company? All these questions (and more) are addressed in employee engagement surveys. The goals of such surveys can vary. For instance, they can be used for:💯 Performance and feedback🚨 Satisfaction and early warning system👍 Opportunities for improvement Employee engagement surveys not only show that you care, but they can also be helpful for strategies, policies, and help HR with future challenges. If the surveys add so much value for employees and companies, why do employees often get the feeling that their answers are not acted upon or become less important?"What" happens after such questioning is an indication of whether or not respondents feel understood. If the "elephants" in the room are not being addressed, the evaluation might seem to be not

🤔 Employee feedback - now what?Blog

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MelissaFormer Community Moderator

Dear Community,The new year is always a good occasion to reflect on the past year and think about how and what could change in the upcoming months. A new year is often associated with "new beginnings", but for HR departments it is much more a matter of "new strategy". 👀 So, how is your HR team preparing for what is likely to be a challenging year for the people function? What is your HR strategy for the new year 2023? 👉 Have you already thought about what you might want to change or focus on?If not, don't worry: our CPO Ross Seychell provided you with a... Summary of HR strategy trends for 2023 💡 1. Focus on your goals and prioritiesOne of the most important things in 2023 will be how to support employees in the face of the recession while avoiding burnout. This is why setting up and communicating strict priorities will be essential in the new year. Also, making sure that business goals are broken down into department and team goals so that the HR Team knows what is expected of th

💥 New year, new strategyNews

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JHBEMCommunicator

Recognition and Reward Strategy 'Think Tank'

A ‘Think Tank’ category dedicated to all things Remuneration, Recognition/Award, Reward, BenefitsThis is a ‘hot topic’ in HR/People at the moment with how we review someone’s Total Reward - not just their salary and ensure we are providing the support that they need to have a good overall Wellbeing. This is across Physical, Mental, Emotional and Financial.Remuneration - Basic Pay, BonusesRecognition - This is non-monetary, non-gift - something anyone can give to anyone else or in some cases nomination based Awards.Reward - These are the prizes, gifts, etc. that can come as a result of Recognition/Award. i.e. someone wins ‘Employee of the month’ then is rewarded with £50Benefits - These are things like enhanced Pension, Insurance, etc. Collectively this makes up someone’s Total Reward - which can often be quite different from one employer to the next - as some might offer higher Remuneration but few/no Benefits - the outcome being lower Total Reward (not higher as many might think).

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AndreaFormer Community Admin

HR Trends: Quiet Quitting what is it and how would you handle it?Blog

Quiet quitting is becoming a popular topic among the HR world. Different sources describe this term as doing exactly what you need in your job, nothing more and nothing less. This is contrary to the “go above and beyond” mentality, which is normally what allows you to develop within your working place. There are different theories about why employees are giving up to going the extra mile. One of them is the situation during the pandemic, in which mental health became a main topic, thus enhancing the importance of work-life balance. This phenomenon can bring new challenges for HR professionals: 💪🏼 It might be necessary to explore new ways to maintain employees motivated.💆🏻‍♀️ This might be an opportunity to prevent burn-outs, enhancing practices to maintain mental health among organizations. 📌 It might help to find better matches between employee and job offers, since employees are not willing to do a job they are not really motivated for.🤝 Furthermore, the importance of organiza

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DanieleCommunity Admin

🎄🎁 What are some great ideas for Christmas presents to give to employees?

Dear community,A while back, a fellow Personio user asked an interesting question in the round and I would like to re-share it with this community, since it hasn’t been discussed here yet.I hope this can be useful for those looking for inspiration, so I look forward to the discussion! Hi there! I would love to start a discussion about 🎅🏼🎁 Christmas gifts for employees (it's never too early to start 😀).As Director of People, it’s my task to select Christmas presents that the company will gift to its employees. So far I've already organized the following gifts: branded hoodies, engraved AirPods, etc. This year, I am thinking about giving a yearly subscription to an online service where you can read thousands of summarized books, but I am still looking for ideas - how about you? Now we would love to hear your input!What is something that you have given to employees, or ideas about what you could give them this year?Or, to flip it around: what would you, as an employee, be happy to rec

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JHBEMCommunicator

Total Annual Leave Entitlement (Annual Allowance + Public Holidays) - UK+IRE focus

LinkedIn Poll results - Total Annual Leave Days (UK+IRE) inc. Public Holidays I felt that as a new community member, I would start by sharing some latest poll results.As people move into December - holiday leave becomes a topic but for the now and as a potential area to improve the EVP.So here are the findings from a week-long poll within the UK+IRE.Total votes: 1,293-----Percentile ranges based on Total A/L days (inc. Public Holidays):28 Days: up to the 14th percentile29-33: between 15th-70th percentile34-36: between 71st-89th percentile37+: upwards from the 90th percentilePlease feel free to use it in your reviews and proposals.This does not separate out Leave days where this total may include volunteer, wellness or other alternative days - which were not intended to be part of calculation.

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MelissaFormer Community Moderator

Dear Community, The topic of recession is currently on everyone's minds. The effects are already noticeable in many areas. It will make you think about changing your HR strategy, implementing different work schedules and making changes in your recruiting. How are organisations in your country dealing with it? We want to know your thoughts on this subject. Especially about how recruiting should (or maybe must?) change in 2023. A survey in our last Online User Group Meeting has revealed that 71% participants answered that the topic is very relevant, we would like to collect further thoughts with you here. Recruiting in times of recession:What is the direction for successful recruiting in 2023? What challenges and opportunities will your HR department face in the upcoming year? Are you preparing to deal with this issue specifically? What is relevant for your recruiting in 2023? How can you move forward and which KPIs are important for recruiters now? 💡 Feel free to share your thoughts

Recruiting in times of recession - What challenges do you face?HR Hot topic 🔥

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DanieleCommunity Admin

Update On The German Documentation Act – Here Are All the DetailsNews

ℹ️ In short: Unlimited employment contracts can be signed digitally. However, certain specified information must be provided to the employee and signed by hand from the employer (or an authorised person on behalf of the employer). In future, employers who do not provide such information in writing (wet ink) can be fined up to EUR 2,000 per case. The Detailed VersionIn Germany, the “NachweisG” (Documentation Act) has existed since 1995, according to which specific information of the employment relationship had to be handed over in writing (wet ink). The list of information has been extended with the update and has to be handed over in a shorter time period, valid as of 1st of August 2022.What Are The Sections That Must Be In Written Form?For example, the employee must be informed in writing (wet ink) of the following (please review the law to get the complete overview):Name and address of the contractual parties Start date of employment End date or expected end date of limited-term emp

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Pamela SawersExplorer

Personio Notifications

We currently have set notifications of certain areas for holidays, absence etc. However when we recieve the notifications this comes up as “next absence” which to our business relates to an absence and not a holiday. Would it be possible to have these personliased?

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DanieleCommunity Admin

Attraction Plus: Five Talent Tactics to Help You Navigate the New World of WorkTutorial

Dear Community,Our HR Experts at Personio have put together a very insightful whitepaper with useful talent strategies that will help you navigate the new world of work. Check it out! Attraction Plus: The Key to Top Talent The “Great Resignation” is neither a blip on the radar nor a one-time emergency for organisations looking to hire. From where we stand, it’s the beginning of an entirely new era: one entitled Attraction Plus.While businesses have had plenty to contend with throughout the pandemic, a fundamental shift has occurred – employees have gained accelerated influence over their working environment. These raised expectations are not influencing the conversation, but redefining it completely.The new laws of talent attraction are both internal and external and require an exacting blend of both. Defined by the idea that talent needs to be attracted afresh at every stage of their career journey.New laws of talent attraction are needed.Employees are far more open than ever before t

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athinakarGetting Started

Risks & Opportunities Management

Hey all, I am Athina, Talent Manager at Tractable.A question for discussion to the group here, how do you understand and act on risks & opportunities for your team members?After recently moving to Personio, we are excited as a team to both centralise our people information and automate processed through the platform. We are growing fast at Tractable and looking for ways to make the best use of our platforms, for our various processes, aiming to centralise initiatives on the systems that members are familiar with. That’s how we thought of using Personio to record risks & opportunities of all team members.At Tractable we are passionate about our people development, from the People team we are working to make sure we enable our people’s growth and they feel happily challenged and evaluated within our company. This is why we run regular performance & growth management 1to1s between our managers and individual members. Part of this process is for the managers to understand poten

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