Midweek Energy Boost, A HRM Treat, & The Faked Paper Trail - Feb 12, 2025

Hello, HR Pros! It’s Wednesday — AKA the "midweek grind". Employees are dragging, emails are endless, and the coffee machine is working overtime. Let’s shake things up and re-energize your team (no further espresso shots needed)…

On the agenda: 

🔌 Midweek Energy Boost: Ways to RE-ENERGIZE employees.

🍬 A HRM Treat: Of pure efficiency with this signature toolkit.

😲 Faked Paper Trail Firing: Of a pregnant HR worker — allegedly.

SPOTLIGHT

Midweek Slump? 20 Ways to Re-Energize Employees

The oh-so-dreaded midweek slump… This is undoubtedly an issue each and every HR professional and leader encounters. By Wednesday, the office coffee machine is “feeling the heat” (literally and metaphorically), fatigue is kicking in, and employees are counting down to Friday. Sound familiar? Then read on…

Why It Happens: Employees often feel less motivated by midweek if things aren’t progressing as well as hoped or when they’ve overworked themselves in the battle of checking through their most challenging tasks. The result? Engagement dips, leading to lower productivity, higher stress, and a disengaged workforce that’s just going through the motions until the end of the week — everyone loses!

How HR Can Help: The good news is that HR managers and leaders have the power to turn things around with simple, creative engagement strategies — no budget-breaking perks necessary. A few quick tweaks to your midweek routine and company culture can reignite energy, increase retention, and create a workplace people actually love (every day of the week!).

Reveal simple and effective activities to prevent burnout and keep employees engaged:

WEDNESDAY’S STEAL

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NEWS THAT MATTERS

1️⃣ Employer Faked Paper Trail to Fire Pregnant HR

A company allegedly fabricated termination records to justify firing a pregnant HR employee, raising concerns over unethical workplace discrimination practices. [Canadian HR Dive]

2️⃣ Employers Guilt: Majority Underinvest in Staff

A recent survey reveals that the majority of UK employers acknowledge insufficient funding into employee personal development, potentially hindering workforce growth and engagements. [HRNews]

3️⃣ HR Tech Firm Hits 250M Revenue

Employment Hero, a Sydney-based HR software company, has surpassed 250M in annual recurring revenue and achieved profitability for the first time since its 2014 launch. [People Matters Global]

4️⃣ 3 in 4 UK Workers Report Major Burnout

A recent survey finds that nearly three-quarters of UK employees struggle with burnout, emphasizing the need for better workplace mental health initiatives. [HR News]

5️⃣ HR Leaders Face Anxiety

HR professionals are experiencing rising anxiety and burnout, yet few resources exist to support those responsible for employee well-being in organizations. [WorkLife]

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HR WISDOM

20 Qualities of a Good Employee (Why They Matter)

Ask any hiring manager, and you’ll discover that good employees are hard to find. They either lack certain traits or simply don’t fit in with the existing company culture, making the entire recruitment process 10 times harder.

And HR managers and employers often tend to focus on skill sets alone, and they overlook the important qualities that make the ideal worker, resulting in bad hires and a tiresome training period.

While every employee is different and brings a mixture of talents and traits to the table, there are some common qualities that you need to look out for.

Keep reading »

BREAKROOM

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