HR in Review 56 – The productivity predicament: how can organisations overcome it?

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About this Episode

In today’s episode, we’re delving into i4cp’s report “The Productivity Predicament.” The report examines the challenges of maximising employee productivity without sacrificing empathy in the workplace.

You can find the report here:
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Guest: Mollie Lombardi

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Mollie Lombardi is a top industry analyst, with extensive experience gathering and interpreting new data, but she also moves beyond the numbers, translating them into real decisions and actionable insights.

Questions for Mollie:

  • Can you give us an overview of the report “The Productivity Predicament” and its main focus?
  • One of the intriguing aspects highlighted in the report is the disparity between how employees perceive their own productivity and how leaders view their teams’ productivity. Can you elaborate on this finding and its significance?
  • The report also addresses the shift in work model policies, particularly the trend toward return-to-office and hybrid arrangements. How has this shift affected employee morale and overall productivity?
  • The report also offers recommendations for organisations to navigate this productivity-empathy tightrope. Can you tell our listeners a little bit more about these recommendations and their potential impact?

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Podcast Host and Guests for this Edition

Host: Amelia Brand
Amelia Brand is the Editor for HRreview. With a master’s degree in Legal and Political Theory, her particular interests within HR include employment law, DE&I, and wellbeing within the workplace. Prior to working with HRreview, Amelia was Sub-Editor of a magazine, and Editor of the Environmental Justice Project at University College London, writing and overseeing articles for UCL’s weekly newsletter. Her previous academic work has focused on philosophy, politics, and law, with a special focus on how artificial intelligence will feature in the future.

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Guest: Mollie Lombardi
Mollie has studied all aspects of HR, with a particular focus on how payroll, wellness, and retention interplay to help organizations find and retain talent. She is passionate about helping organizations foster employee success.

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