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Episode Synopsis
Reorganizations: a phrase that terrifies HR professionals and employees alike. ๐ฑ
Contrary to popular belief, it's not ๐ซ๐ถ๐ด๐ต a code word for layoffs. And there's a lot of nuances around why they happen and how you can prevent them (or indeed, if they are always a bad thing ๐).
But regardless of the why, they're rarely ever a simple or pleasant experience for anyone involved.
So what's the ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ด๐ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ฅ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ, to ensure a smooth new chapter for ALL parties?ย For those affected, those left behind, and the organization as a whole.
Packed with tons of practical tips for how to implement these principles in practice, this episode is essential listening for all HR professionals, managers and founders...who will almost inevitably need to deal with this tricky people situation sooner or later.
Chapters
0:00 Before we start...
0:49 About today's topic
Data-based processes
1:40 1 in 20 people: The data you can't ignore
3:26 Short vs long-term absence
5:25 Spotting yellow flags: when to intervene
7:33 Rethink sick days & culture
8:38 Complex rules to practical policies
Who's who in a sick leave case
10:53 The 'Golden Triangle': Employee, Manager, HR
12:17 The company cost of absence
13:57 What HR can('t) ask?
15:26 Company doctors & Arbo: make them work for you
17:04 Reintegration: Don't rush it!
Employee case: "LT absentee is on a yoga retreat abroad!"
18:18 Holiday during sick leave?
20:50 Clear policies are key
22:00 Leading with kindness
Employee case: "LT absentee suddenly wants to return before a salary cut!"
23:12 "Suspiciously convenient" timing?
26:08 Creative policies to push the right buttons
27:43 Trust & autonomy wins โค๏ธ
Employee case: Sick after a bad performance review
28:28 Sick after performance review
30:34 A judgement call
31:14 Consultation vs Mediation
32:16 Final takeaways
About this podcast
Say hello to your favourite new HR podcast! ๐๐ป Join People & Culture professionals Flo & Paul from 7people as they dissect the weird, funny and strange topics they encounter in their day-to-day HR work.
Each episode we'll focus on a variety of People-related topics and share our experiences, stories, tips and tricks, inspired by the many fascinating real-life "Have you got 5 minutes?" questions shared by our listeners.
Thank you to our friends at Personio for sponsoring this podcast.
About 7people
7people is a People and Culture consultancy based in Amsterdam. We're on a mission to create irresistible organizations, by providing practical and creative HR solutions for start-ups, scale-ups and innovative companies all across Europe (and beyond!).
Contrary to popular belief, it's not ๐ซ๐ถ๐ด๐ต a code word for layoffs. And there's a lot of nuances around why they happen and how you can prevent them (or indeed, if they are always a bad thing ๐).
But regardless of the why, they're rarely ever a simple or pleasant experience for anyone involved.
So what's the ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ด๐ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ฅ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ, to ensure a smooth new chapter for ALL parties?ย For those affected, those left behind, and the organization as a whole.
Packed with tons of practical tips for how to implement these principles in practice, this episode is essential listening for all HR professionals, managers and founders...who will almost inevitably need to deal with this tricky people situation sooner or later.
Chapters
0:00 Before we start...
0:49 About today's topic
Data-based processes
1:40 1 in 20 people: The data you can't ignore
3:26 Short vs long-term absence
5:25 Spotting yellow flags: when to intervene
7:33 Rethink sick days & culture
8:38 Complex rules to practical policies
Who's who in a sick leave case
10:53 The 'Golden Triangle': Employee, Manager, HR
12:17 The company cost of absence
13:57 What HR can('t) ask?
15:26 Company doctors & Arbo: make them work for you
17:04 Reintegration: Don't rush it!
Employee case: "LT absentee is on a yoga retreat abroad!"
18:18 Holiday during sick leave?
20:50 Clear policies are key
22:00 Leading with kindness
Employee case: "LT absentee suddenly wants to return before a salary cut!"
23:12 "Suspiciously convenient" timing?
26:08 Creative policies to push the right buttons
27:43 Trust & autonomy wins โค๏ธ
Employee case: Sick after a bad performance review
28:28 Sick after performance review
30:34 A judgement call
31:14 Consultation vs Mediation
32:16 Final takeaways
About this podcast
Say hello to your favourite new HR podcast! ๐๐ป Join People & Culture professionals Flo & Paul from 7people as they dissect the weird, funny and strange topics they encounter in their day-to-day HR work.
Each episode we'll focus on a variety of People-related topics and share our experiences, stories, tips and tricks, inspired by the many fascinating real-life "Have you got 5 minutes?" questions shared by our listeners.
Thank you to our friends at Personio for sponsoring this podcast.
About 7people
7people is a People and Culture consultancy based in Amsterdam. We're on a mission to create irresistible organizations, by providing practical and creative HR solutions for start-ups, scale-ups and innovative companies all across Europe (and beyond!).
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