Coaching = Happy Staff, 50+ HR Policies, Safer Workplaces with AI - Apr 28, 2025

Hey, HR Gurus! ⛑️ This World Day for Safety & Health at Work, let’s remember: happy employees aren’t just safer — they also file fewer complaints. Below we explore how HR can boost well-being of your team — and smiles!

On the agenda: 

💯 Want happy staff? Development and coaching is key…
🦾 AI keeping workplaces safe: Reshaping worldwide OSH
😲 50+ HR policies: Templates to simplify things

THE HR SPOTLIGHT

🌟 Want Happy Staff? Make Coaching for Everyone!

If you think coaching is just for execs sipping expensive lattes in corner offices — think again… research by Gartner shows that employees who receive regular coaching are 40﹪ more engaged and stay 20﹪ longer than those who don’t.

LinkedIn is even providing coaching as a staff benefit — the early signs are very encouraging.

Why coaching for everyone matters:

• Skill Growth 📚: According to a Adobe’s Future Workforce Study, 83

• of Gen Z workers prefer a manager who’s a coach, not a commander.

• Happier Teams 😊: Coaching helps employees feel seen and heard — two things even the tastiest office snacks can’t deliver.

• Productivity Boost 🎯: A study by IOC reveals that coaching improves work by 70﹪.

How to start (without breaking HR’s coffee budget):

• Provide short, peer-to-peer coaching sessions.

• Train managers in coaching skills, not just managing tasks.

• Create safe spaces for feedback and goal setting.

👀 Curious how to make employee development even easier? We got the advice you need: People development strategies + examples »

MONDAY’S STEAL

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• 📜 Up-to-date policies on employee conduct, performance, and more

• 🛡️ Legal protection with policies meeting industry standards

• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Customizable documents that align with your company’s values

• 💼 Transparent, fair work environment for both employees and management

Don’t let outdated policies slow you down. Bring in efficiency and further protection with this HR Policies Bundle.

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TREND WATCH

Hard Hats Meet Smart Tech: How AI Is Changing Workplace Safety

ILO - A recent report from the International Labor Organization (ILO) explores how artificial intelligence (AI), digitalization, robotics and automation are reshaping occupational safety and health (OSH) in workplaces worldwide.

The report, titled Revolutionizing Health and Safety: The Role of AI and Digitalization at Work, highlights how these emerging technologies are improving worker health and well-being while underscoring the need for proactive policies to address anticipated risks.

Aside from highlighting technology’s impact on safety and health, the report also discusses the current global policy response and the ILO’s role in it.

Be among the first to see the full, downloadable report by ILO »

📈 Investing in Managers: The New Key to Engagement — When managers burnout, so does the rest of the team. [Forbes]

💪 U.S. Labor Market Remains Resilient Amid Layoffs — More applications for jobless benefits, but it’s yet to impact the labor market… [AP News]

👀 Google’s RTO Mandate: Return or Resign — The tech titan announces stringent RTO policy, with a few exceptions. [CNBC]

♀️ UK’s Menopause Support Aims to Retain Women in Workforce — When women leave the workforce due to menopause-related challenges, UK businesses lose at least a billion annually. [Corporate Adviser]

HR WISDOM

Keep Employees Happy With These Work Perks and Benefits

Employees these days want more than just a paycheck at the end of the month. They want to be engaged, do meaningful work, and be part of a company they believe in.

To achieve this, many companies have started offering a unique set of perks and benefits to their staff. But which are the most important to employees and jobseekers alike? Which should you add to your benefits package?

There’s more than just the usual bonuses and paid leaves.

Read the full list of work perks to find out »

BREAKROOM