Scaling Success: HR Strategies Every Founder Needs to Thrive
Jessica Poddar
Revolutionising HR: From Performance Evaluation to Employee Engagement | Founder, Manplan Consultancy
Welcome to the latest edition of Unlocking HR Excellence, where we dive deep into the most pressing challenges and innovative solutions in the HR landscape. As business leaders and founders, navigating the complexities of HR can feel like a balancing act. Whether you're looking to align employee goals with business objectives or seeking strategies to foster workplace culture, this space is designed to provide insights that drive results
The Leadership Dilemma: When Employee Engagement Doesn’t Align with Business Goals
Are your teams truly aligned with your company’s vision?
In today’s fast-paced business environment, many organisations struggle with an engagement gap that impacts overall performance. A recent study shows that 69% of employees are disengaged at work, yet organisations with a clear alignment between business goals and employee values experience 21% higher profitability.
But why does this misalignment persist? And more importantly, how can we fix it?
The Root of the Problem: Misalignment and Its Impact
The core issue often lies in how business goals are communicated—and how employee goals are defined. Without clear KRAs (Key Result Areas) and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) that are aligned with overarching organisational objectives, teams may feel disconnected from the purpose, leading to disengagement and reduced productivity.
In fact, research suggests that organisations with well-defined performance metrics see a 33% increase in employee productivity. Yet, many businesses continue to rely on vague, unmeasurable goals that don’t resonate with employees' day-to-day experiences.
The Solution: A People-Centric, Data-Driven Approach
This is where strategic HR solutions, like KRA/KPI Goal Setting, can turn things around.
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By integrating a clear, measurable framework that ties individual performance to company-wide objectives, leaders can cultivate a more empowered workforce. This leads to better alignment, increased accountability, and, ultimately, synergy between business goals and employee well-being.
Here’s how I approach this:
Data-Driven Goal Setting: I help organisations define clear, measurable goals that not only reflect business needs but also consider employee development. This ensures that each team member understands how their role impacts the larger vision.
Regular Check-ins & Feedback Loops: Alignment isn’t a one-off task; it’s an ongoing process. I work with businesses to establish feedback mechanisms that foster continuous improvement and allow leaders to recalibrate goals when needed.
Holistic Well-being Focus: A people-centric approach doesn’t just focus on productivity—it integrates employee well-being into the equation. Well-rounded goals that incorporate work-life balance and career growth contribute to higher engagement and satisfaction.
About Me
As a seasoned HR consultant with extensive experience in both corporate and entrepreneurial settings, I specialize in HR Outsourcing, Goal Setting, and SME Consultancy. I am passionate about bridging the gap between business goals and employee well-being, empowering organizations to create thriving, aligned, and productive workplaces.
Reach Out Today!
If you’d like to discuss how I can help align your business goals with the true potential of your employees, let’s schedule a call. Together, we’ll cultivate a workplace where business excellence and employee fulfillment flourish in harmony.