Cheryl Swirnow addresses persistent misconceptions and clarifies HR’s critical role in modern organizations in this article. Asserting HR plays an increasingly strategic role in shaping company culture, driving DEI initiatives and managing flexible work policies, she focuses on these three myths:
- Myth 1: HR is all about micromanagement
- Myth 2: HR is responsible for resolving all conflicts and handling terminations
- Myth 3: HR only hires and fires
Source: HR Executive, October 28, 2024. Link.
INSIGHTS: We took note of these references shared by Swirnow:
- Today, upskilling or reskilling the current workforce is a top priority for 53 percent of organizations.
- According to Gallup, 70 percent of the variance in employee engagement is directly attributable to managers.
Related: Young workers rely on parental help with health insurance, Newsweek, October 28, 2024. Link. A survey from Justworks reveals that 57 percent of Gen Zers and 44 percent of millennials rely on their parents for help in choosing employer-sponsored health insurance plans. The survey also found that 51 percent of both millennials and Gen Zers have blindly chosen plans due to confusion over terms, leading to regret for 46 percent of them.