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Six ways HR can boost productivity
The opportunity to reshape productivity strategies has never been greater.
HR as the architect of a new era: Boosting human-centric productivity
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As the UK continues to face ongoing productivity challenges stemming from low investment in skills, unintegrated technology, inefficient work design, burnout and ill-equipped managers. Employers must adopt innovative approaches to foster a more effective work environment and boost productivity. It’s not about working harder, but smarter.
HR plays a pivotal role in driving this transformation. With this in mind, here are six things HR can do to enhance productivity:
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Rethink productivityShift the focus from busyness to impact.
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Reimagine work designEliminate inefficiencies and create higher-impact work environments.
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Build skillsExpand talent pipelines through inclusive hiring, skills-based development, upskilling, and internal mobility.
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Leverage technology and AISimplify work processes rather than complicate them.
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Prioritise wellbeingTreat wellbeing as a core productivity driver, not an afterthought.
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Empower managersPosition managers as catalysts for productivity.
Increasing productivity demands a mindset shift. HR must take the lead in redesigning work, leveraging technology effectively and creating environments where people thrive.
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Authors
Tiana Morgan
- HR Transformation Lead
Edyta Prazuch
- Workforce Transformation Senior Consultant
Justin Wilson
- Employee Experience Senior Consultant
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