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HR is not often a fun or glamorous role. Beyond answering never-ending employee questions and dealing with the world of ‘quiet quitting’, ‘great resignation’ and the ‘great reshuffle’, you can feel a little like a hamster on wheel of mundane tasks & duties.
But - by taking a step back to think creatively and offering a unique benefit, perk or wellness incentive that supports your people and promotes a positive employee experience, you can reinvigorate yourself AND the employees you serve.
John Desimone, Director of Human Resources at Henderson Brothers, Inc., a leading brokerage based in Pittsburgh, PA, shared an example of how creative thinking helped them reach their strong recruiting, growth, and retention goals. Earning them a consistent spot in Pittsburgh Post Gazette’s ‘Top Workplace’ award over the past decade.
“Four years ago, less than 5% of companies were offering Student Loan relief. We thought that offering this may be a great benefit for our employees, as well as serve as an attraction and retention tool. The decision to move forward with this benefit was a gamble, it was a risk. In 2018 we did it and have had a very positive response. Even with all the turmoil over the past three years, we have maintained a 94% retention rate.”
His advice?
“To move from a good culture to a great one, you have to be creative. Be quirky! To move the needle, you have to get outside the box, whether it’s through wellness, or additional perks you can offer.”
When was the last time you were creative in your HR role? Look to your top employee pain points and find opportunity within.
Ready to hear more about John’s approach to building happy, healthy & engaged workforces?
