Is your business in need of an energy injection?

Human Resources: MAD-HR

The need to revitalise business energy is more common than you might think, especially in challenging times, and it’s exactly where HR comes into its own – serving as a pivotal function to help address a culture which feels more drained and disengaged than inspired and innovative.

Leaders themselves must be consistently aware of the potential for ‘energy hazards’ and how this might exhibit within teams.

Deploying wellbeing initiatives, mentorship, skills development plans and organisational reviews are just some of the many tactics which can – and do – prove to be effective as part of the effort to prevent energy suffering. It’s vital these are ‘joined up’ to prevent them from potentially further zapping energy and being viewed as just another ‘initiative’.

Resilience in challenging times

Whether it’s the strain of external macro pressures on a business, or more internal issues of implementing change, teams often exhibit a behavioural response which impacts on their levels of engagement or energy. Fear for future stability, financial concerns, unease over domestic matters – all of these can play out in the workplace, requiring intervention to ensure motivation and connection to company values are restored.

HR’s role is to build resilient teams which better withstand the winds of change and challenge, and to enable structures and strategies which help team members speak up and feel heard, valued and able to address their depleted energy.

Leadership development

Leadership, delivered well, is a crucial element in how a business navigates back to optimal energy levels. However, an energy-deficient leader will not serve the business well in any circumstance and all too often, those who lead falter in servicing their own energy needs – until circumstances force them to do so. It’s a mistake which can have devastating results.

We work with businesses of all sizes, using our leadership and management programmes to enable key decision makers to not only have the tools to overcome times of depleted energy, but to be aware of their personal ability to inspire with a clear vision, and create an environment where team members feel empowered, trusted and connected.

HR partners can offer support by providing tools and resources for self-awareness, facilitating open conversations about well-being, and offering training or coaching to help leaders manage their energy effectively and recognise its impact on teams.

Whatever your business’s current circumstance, be committed to futureproofing yourself and your organisation by taking time to assess where you’re at and introduce a strategy to make sure you’re resilient and energised for the challenges ahead.