The HR Hub

Ensure Team Productivity & Motivation during Lockdown!
A valuable insight and lessons for the Future World of Work

No matter who you are or where you may live in this ever-shrinking world, almost everyone seems to be affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
As the days progress, the number of people impacted is increasing at an alarming rate with entire cities and countries under quarantine.
COVID-19 is a new test of our collective strength.

Businesses and industries all around have implemented certain changes in order to stay afloat in these trying times and remote working has been their one-stop solution for the time being.
Success at work just became much harder to define. Now that many of us are working from home due to the worldwide pandemic, the employees working at a company are not in close proximity. They all perform different tasks with varying levels of complexity. And, while we can look and sound our best on an online chat or web-based meeting with everyone up on the screen, it’s hard to know what someone is feeling and doing off-screen.

That’s why every company needs to start re-thinking how they measure the performance, efficiency and wellness of a remote team. It’s a different world.
There is normally one person in every team that talks the loudest and have the most energy, however they can now not overshadow the quiet members of the team anymore. It is also very difficult to truly determine the emotional wellness of a team member from a distance and over a technology platform.
As mentioned already, success is more than checking off boxes. It’s too easy to measure employee engagement that way when everyone is remote. Yet, success is more than what the worker completes during the day. There are many other factors including engagement, sentiment, teamwork, and overall morale. Success is now harder to define because merely focusing on what the employees produce is not going to give you a clear enough picture. Instead, it’s better to focus on overall well-being and wellness.

For example, any company that shifts their thinking to encouraging employee welfare will find that the entire business improves -- not just financially but in terms of whether it is a great place to work and what your customers think. Teamwork also improves because employees that feel secure, healthy, and mindful about their colleagues tend to work harder and smarter.
Here’s the most important reminder of all. Success is not a number. The one thing the pandemic has reminded us about is that we can’t measure success on a spreadsheet.

At The HR Hub we would like to help our customers, their managers and employees to adopt to this new reality.
We have a group of Associates that are all qualified business and life coaches, that can help individuals and teams adopt to this new reality.
We have various solutions, where we engage with individuals on a one on one basis or where we work with entire teams.

If you are interested in getting support for your business, a team member or even yourself contact us and we can arrange an online chat to ensure we provide you with the right associate and the most appropriate solution for your specific needs.

The HR Hub…….. “Where every Individual matters”

By Marissa Schwan
Head – HR Consulting & Advisory Services @ The HR Hub

Very excited to be a speaker at the next DisruptHR Jozi 5.0 event on 11 March 2020.
In many companies, the HR function is a behind-the-scenes and undercover champion —like a Superhero. Their work is essential to help achieve the strategic objectives but it isn’t always noticeable, and it’s almost never glamorous. Because of this, some leaders don’t fully understand how crucial HR is to their organization’s success.
Join us on March 11th by booking your ticket here: http://ow.ly/5lfk50yimrR
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The HR Hub updated their website address.

We have some exciting news for DisruptHR Fans…

is happening again on Wednesday, 30th October in Melrose Estate. The event starts at 17h30 so you can join us after work.

The presentation format is something COMPLETELY different. The Speakers have 5 minutes and their slides change every 20 seconds. The content for each speaker is relevant, disruptive and very exciting.

If you are interested to understand how we are disrupting the traditional HR, please join us for this exciting event.

We look forward to seeing you all there! Thanks to Janet du Preez & Adrian Ziller for resurrecting this amazing and fun event!
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Get your tickets here: Here you go - https://lnkd.in/eEa79Qc

The HR Hub - Your Employee Experience starts here!
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The HR Hub updated their address.

RECRUITER REQUIRED!

The HR Hub is staffing up!

We are currently looking for a dynamic, professional junior recruiter to join our team.

The successful individual will have no less than 2 years recruitment experience, preferably have a B-Degree in HR and have an absolute passion for recruitment.

Basic + competitive commission structure, offices based in Allen's Nek. Interested?

Send your updated c.v. to: [email protected]

Just a reminder that we are open until 24 December!

If you are looking for new opportunities in the new year, come in and see us!

Are you on our Client Database to receive our weekly "Top Talent" mailer where we show case the best in the market?

If not, let us know and we will add you! Do not miss out!

Our client needs a Specialist: Rewards & Recognition!

EE applicant preferred,
Research/ Parastatal
3 year HR qualification,
SARA accreditation (Certification in Rewards Mangement)
Proven track record with 5 years remuneration & benefits experience,
Self-managed & output driven,
Ability to work in a team & interact with stakeholders,
Excellent report writing skills,
Advanced knowledge of Excel,
Problem solving skills,
Knowledge of job evaluation process (experience in HAY job-grading)

Salary: R650k - R850k

Send your CV to [email protected]

Our client needs 5 x Senior HR Practitioners!

EE applicants preferred,
Research/ Parastatal
Degree and/or 3 year Diploma a must,
Minimum 5 years experience in a HR Generalist capacity with a medium to large organization,
People management skills and exposure,
Excellent report writing skills,
Excellent interpersonal skills - must be persuasive,
Good conflict management skills,
Above average problem solving skills.

Salary: R510k CTC

Send your CV to [email protected] today!

We have an opportunity for an Employee Relations Specialist!

This position is in the FMCG sector.
Salary on offer: R240k - R300k.

The successful candidate must have:
- a HR degree,
- minimum 2 years HR FMCA experience,
- sound IR knowledge
- strong negotiation skills
- pay attention to detail.

Interested of know someone who may be?
Send your CV to [email protected]

Are you an HR Professional with FMCG experience, looking for a new opportunity?
Look no further! Make contact with us today by sending your CV to [email protected] or call +27 11 4758915

What Successful Managers NEVER Do In Public One of your employees shows up unprepared for an important meeting. A couple of people are continually chit chatting instead of working. Someone else comes in late and leaves early almost every day

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Are you an E-Learning Consultant with 2-3 years content design experience and looking for a new opportunity?

Email your CV to me today: [email protected]

We are looking for HR Administrator Contract candidates!

We have 2 available contracts - Midrand area
1 x one month contract and a 3 month contract with a view to become permanent.

Contact Linda or email your CV to [email protected]

I am urgently looking for African Male candidates for a Learning & Development Manager role in the financial services sector.

The individual will be responsible for supporting the overall business strategy and assist with L & D initiatives.

If you meet the basic requirements, have a BCom with 7+ years HR generalist experience then please contact me today at [email protected]

Our client in the broadcasting sector, is urgently looking for a vibrant EE applicant to fill their Psychometrist vacancy.

The successful candidate shall have a passion for Psychometry, an Industrial Psychology degree, be very analytical and with at least a year's work experience in this field.

They are offering R450k maximum per year.

Send your CV to [email protected] or apply online at www.thehrhub.co.za

If you are a HR Professional looking for a new challenge or opportunity, then look no further!

The HR Hub is South Africa’s first HR Service Centre - we attract candidates/professionals in their respective HR fields, and we offer our clients a number of “Best of Breed” HR products and services.

Visit our website: www.thehrhub.co.za or call +27 11 475 8915 and speak to one of our consultants.

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Are you an SME with the need for HR Services but not large enough to employ full time staff? Talk to us!

We can provide a tailored HR solution that meets your specific requirements: Outsourced HR services, IR Consulting, Training & Development solutions, Payroll outsourcing to name a few.

Call us today!
Landline 011 4758915 or email [email protected]

Want to improve your career prospects?

An urgent vacancy exist for a HR MANAGER in Parktown.

EE status open,
Consulting Sector,
B Com Honors degree a must,
Minimum 2-3 years experience as full HR Generalist relevant experience.

Salary: R300k CTC

Send your CV to [email protected] today!

A short extract from "Training on a shoestring".
(The full article is available on our website: www.thehrhub.co.za)

"Determine what’s essential to survival of your business. It’s about sharpening your focus. Build a taxonomy of what is critical, and invest disproportionately in those areas. Be more selective about who it is you’re training.

Companies focus their training efforts in areas critical to infrastructure and the jobs that have the most impact on corporate revenue. Starbucks is a good example of this, after closing 100 stores and eliminating 600 jobs, Starbucks temporarily closed 7,100 of its coffee houses for three hours to retrain the baristas who serve their customers.

Cut back creatively. Training experts have discovered ways to trim expenditures while keeping the core intact – if at a reduced level. Among their suggestions are:

1. Cut travel costs: airfares, lodging and meals for dozens of employees for a week of training can be prohibitive. Instead bring one trainer to the employees!

2. Piggyback training: we’re seeing companies trying to package training with what they’re already doing, if they have a half day regional meeting coming up, they might do training at the same time!

3. Shift schedules to minimise the impact on working hours: When the economy is good, you don’t get uptight about taking an hour in the middle of the week for training! Now you want to be doing billable work, during prime working hours. Shift your training to early mornings, lunch breaks and late evenings. The company pays employees for one hour and asks them to give one hour of personal time for training.

4. Eliminate catering: Trainers often joke that employees come to training for free food. Catering can be an unnecessary cost, however. Introduce the brown-bag! You can save up to R200 000,00 a year just on catering costs!

5. Maximise employee knowledge: “Mentoring, coaching and shadowing will all likely become more important during the downturn, predicts Michael Grohs, research analyst for the Institute of Corporate Productivity. It is also important because of the upcoming Baby Boomer retirements, for which many companies are not properly preparing. Mentoring can be critical to easing through that transition.” Interpersonal skills, communication and conflict handling are all necessary skills that are critical to your business success. Get them ready now!

Seize the day!"