{"id":445852,"date":"2022-05-12T11:22:02","date_gmt":"2022-05-12T08:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/habits-of-successful-hr-departments\/"},"modified":"2022-05-12T11:22:02","modified_gmt":"2022-05-12T08:22:02","slug":"habits-of-successful-hr-departments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/habits-of-successful-hr-departments\/","title":{"rendered":"#Habits of Successful HR Departments"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3dd1b202458\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/habits-of-successful-hr-departments\/#%E2%80%9CHabits_of_Successful_HR_Departments%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Habits of Successful HR Departments&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/habits-of-successful-hr-departments\/#Culture_is_key\" >Culture is key<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/habits-of-successful-hr-departments\/#Get_leadership_on_board\" >Get leadership on board<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/habits-of-successful-hr-departments\/#Listening_solves_a_lot_of_problems\" >Listening solves a lot of problems<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/habits-of-successful-hr-departments\/#Remember_that_rules_are_made_to_be_broken_occasionally\" >Remember that rules are made to be broken (occasionally)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/habits-of-successful-hr-departments\/#Keep_an_eye_on_the_big_picture\" >Keep an eye on the big picture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/habits-of-successful-hr-departments\/#Dont_withhold_praise\" >Don\u2019t withhold praise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/habits-of-successful-hr-departments\/#Act_as_a_role_model\" >Act as a role model<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/habits-of-successful-hr-departments\/#Dont_overlook_your_fellow_employees_when_hiring\" >Don\u2019t overlook your fellow employees when hiring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/habits-of-successful-hr-departments\/#Hold_everyone_accountable\" >Hold everyone accountable<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHabits_of_Successful_HR_Departments%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Habits of Successful HR Departments&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\r\n<div class=\"entry-inner\"> \n                            \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Great HR departments do a little of everything\u2014 they coordinate with the CEO on salaries and hiring, pick out the snacks in the break room, help the new hire who\u2019s relocating <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/listwithclever.com\/how-to-find-a-real-estate-agent\/\">find a house<\/a>, and a lot more. They\u2019re the architect of the company\u2019s culture, a sympathetic ear for the kid in Marketing who\u2019s having a bad week, and often the only thing protecting employees from their <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhire.com\/resources\/articles\/horrible-bosses-survey\/\">horrible bosses<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So how do they do it? Like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thesavvycouple.com\/success-is-the-best-revenge\/\">any kind of success<\/a>, HR success is built on habits. Let\u2019s go over some of the habits that can make \u2014 or break \u2014 your HR department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Culture_is_key\"><\/span>Culture is key<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So much of an HR department\u2019s work depends on company culture. A healthy, well-defined company culture only needs a light touch from HR, while an ambiguous or unhealthy one is going to generate friction, discontent, and inefficiency \u2014 making everyone\u2019s job a lot tougher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So how do you define and build a company culture? First, you have to understand the values, goals, and beliefs that define the company. If you\u2019re a tech company, maybe you want to chase innovation and disruption; if you\u2019re a real estate company, maybe you\u2019re trying to save sellers and buyers money. This is where the company\u2019s vision and mission statements come in. These documents are like a country&#8217;s constitution; they lay out the rules and structures.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once these are defined, HR\u2019s job is to make sure these values are built-in to everything they do. For example, hiring impacts company culture \u2014 candidates should be evaluated on their ability to add to the company&#8217;s existing culture and share a similar vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_leadership_on_board\"><\/span>Get leadership on board<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s a lot easier to build a thriving company culture when you\u2019ve got buy-in from the top. A savvy HR department works closely with upper management to coordinate on company policies that reflect company values, as well as peripheral issues like compliance. A supportive and unified front from management will make sure things run smoothly, and encourage buy-in at the employee level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Listening_solves_a_lot_of_problems\"><\/span>Listening solves a lot of problems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When employees come to you to complain, always listen to them \u2014 and listen well. Often, employees will tell you exactly where the friction points and problem areas are in your workplace, essentially helping you do your job. Whether it&#8217;s just one or several employees sharing a complaint, be mindful of the long-term ramifications of not taking action. It serves a company well to engage with employees&#8217; pain points regularly to maintain employee wellness and prevent burnout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, sometimes employees just want to vent. In these cases, listen, sympathize, and acknowledge. You may not need to take any further action; often, the mere act of listening is enough to dissipate an employee\u2019s discontent and prevent the situation from escalating. Be sure to ask employees what a solution looks like for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remember_that_rules_are_made_to_be_broken_occasionally\"><\/span>Remember that rules are made to be broken (occasionally)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which philosopher said, \u201cthere can be no justice without exceptions\u201d? Whoever he was, he must have worked in HR. While one of HR\u2019s most important responsibilities is to enforce company policy, a smart HR executive knows when to bend the rules and make an exception. Employees don\u2019t like to feel subject to arbitrary, inflexible authority, and in times of high stress, like product launches or right before big deadlines, a few small exceptions can cultivate a lot of goodwill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That being said, every company has fundamental policies that, if broken, should always lead to consequences. A smart HR executive knows when to make an exception and when not to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_an_eye_on_the_big_picture\"><\/span>Keep an eye on the big picture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Successful HR departments don\u2019t restrict themselves to reductive definitions of HR\u2014 the minutiae of hiring, payroll, culture, and training. While those are all vital to the smooth functioning of a company, a great HR department has the vision to match the company\u2019s.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That means you should have a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a> understanding of how each level of the company operates, who its most important clients and customers are, the various products and services offered, and even an idea of the market landscape. The better you know the company, the more effectively you can help achieve your collective goals. And exhibiting this kind of deep knowledge is one of the most effective ways of exhibiting your department\u2019s value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_withhold_praise\"><\/span>Don\u2019t withhold praise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Company culture exists to produce positive outcomes \u2014 so when you see those positive outcomes h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ening, make sure you acknowledge them! Your <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mailshake.com\/blog\/sales-leader\/\">top sales leaders<\/a> may be raking in the commission, but a pat on the back from HR is arguably just as meaningful for their job satisfaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Praise makes employees feel good, drives their motivation and morale, and lets them know you notice their good work. It draws a straight line between company culture and its benefits \u2014 for everybody. Acknowledging employee accomplishments with praise is the secret to turning your company culture into an organic, self-sustaining organism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Act_as_a_role_model\"><\/span>Act as a role model<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best way to encourage positive employee behaviors is to demonstrate them yourselves. Employees look to HR for leadership, so HR professionals should make a conscious effort to embody the behaviors and values they\u2019re trying to cultivate.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, if they fail to exhibit the behaviors they\u2019re trying to encourage, they could seem hypocritical \u2014 and employee morale and buy-in will surely remain low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_overlook_your_fellow_employees_when_hiring\"><\/span>Don\u2019t overlook your fellow employees when hiring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a position opens up, always begin your candidate search internally. This is important for two reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One, your employees will notice if you begin your search externally. It will make them feel that you don\u2019t value them and that you don\u2019t have their interests in mind. This can hasten talent loss. On the other hand, if they feel appreciated and have a sense that there\u2019s the possibility of upward mobility, you will retain that top-quality talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second reason is that, unless you\u2019re looking for a candidate with very specialized skills that can\u2019t be found within the company, your best candidate is almost certainly in-house. If you\u2019ve cultivated a strong company culture it\u2019s extremely unlikely that anyone from outside the company will have a better appreciation for and understanding of that company culture than someone who\u2019s already under the same roof.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hold_everyone_accountable\"><\/span>Hold everyone accountable<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The other side of praise is accountability. Just as employees who exemplify or uphold company values deserve recognition, ones who undermine policies or break regulations should be held fully accountable for their actions. Your workforce <em>will<\/em> notice when you let a transgression slide, and if they sense you\u2019re not committed to a rule or policy, it will be hard to make them respect it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accountability especially applies to upper management. If employees sense there\u2019s one standard for the employees, and another standard for management, morale will quickly decline.<\/p>\n                            <\/div><br><div class=\"author-inner\">\n<p class=\"bio-name\">Luke Babich<\/p>\n<div class=\"bio-desc\">\n    Luke Babich is the Co-Founder of Clever Real Estate, a real estate education platform committed to helping home buyers, sellers and investors make smarter financial decisions.\r\n\r\nLuke is a licensed real estate agent in the State of Missouri and his research and insights have been featured on BiggerPockets, Inman, the LA Times, and more.\r\n\r\nEducation: B.A. with Honors, Political <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/sciencee\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"Science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Science<\/a> \u2014 Stanford University<\/div>\n<!-- social-link -->\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n<blockquote><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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