Welcome to this episode of "OpenUp at the Workplace" - Your #hrpodcast series about mental well-being.
👉 Episode #4 with Ingeborg van Harten, Founder of 7People and HR Expert.
In today’s evolving workplace, creating environments where employees thrive both personally and professionally is paramount. In this episode, we explore the concept of building "irresistible organisations" with special guest Ingeborg van Harten. Join Gijs and Ingeborg as they discuss the integration of empathy, flexibility, and technological advancement in modern HR practices to support well-being and resilience in teams.
👉 Key Learnings and Practical Takeaways
1️⃣ Creating Irresistible Organisations Ingeborg shares her journey from a focus on external employer branding to realising the importance of internal culture. She explains how to create workplaces that are attractive both externally and internally, where employees want to stay and grow, thus becoming talent magnets.
2️⃣ The Role of Managers in Employee Well-being Ingeborg highlights the critical role of managers in supporting their teams' mental health. She discusses the importance of empathy and kindness, understanding personal circumstances, and fostering open communication within teams to build friendship, trust and enhance productivity.
3️⃣ Embracing Flexibility and Technological Advancements Gijs and Ingeborg discuss the benefits of integrating technology in HR processes, such as using Slack for team connectivity and ChatGPT for idea validation. Then, they go deeper into how to advocate for a flexible work environment that adapts to employees' needs, significantly boosting performance and job satisfaction.
👉 About our HR podcast guest:
Ingeborg van Harten is the Founder of 7People, an HR consultancy with a team of 20 skilled professionals. With extensive experience working with innovative companies globally, Inor is passionate about creating workplaces that are not only productive but also nurturing and supportive.
Ingeborg champions the idea that "kindness is magic," believing that empathy and understanding are crucial elements of effective leadership. This mentality has guided her approach to building resilient and cohesive teams, both in Australia and in The Netherlands, where personal well-being is as important as professional success. Her emphasis on kindness and transparency has not only helped her create environments where employees feel valued and motivated, but also become a leading voice in the HR Community.
👉 Timestamps:
* Introduction by host Gijs Coppens (00:00:00)
* Creating irresistible organisations (00:05:31)
* The role of managers in mental well-being (00:13:11)
* Embracing flexibility and technology in HR (00:26:14)
* Transparency and trust in modern workplaces (00:39:00)
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21 июл 2024
