HR managers are tasked with all kinds of things, from payroll and PTO, to well-being and inclusion efforts. But one responsibility is infamous for consistently coming across the desk of the CHRO: how to handle staffers who aren’t hitting the mark.
There are all sorts of reasons why employees may not be living up to workplace expectations. On top of evergreen management challenges, a new generation of workers isn’t interested in climbing the corporate ladder at all costs, and employees are suffering from a surging mental health crisis. Workers are also feeling disconnected, and nearly 82% are at risk of burnout this year, according to a recent Mercer report. All of that can add up to a workforce in crisis—and a perfect storm for business leaders.
