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Passion over process: How to achieve HR happiness

August 16, 2024
50skills
3 minute read

Are you focusing on what makes you happy at work, or are mundane processes stealing the joy from your HR role? A recent Hacking HR poll unveils what truly brings happiness to HR professionals. Could shifting focus to these fulfilling aspects transform your work experience?

Uncovering joy in HR

According to over 1,500 HR professionals surveyed by Hacking HR, here’s what lights up their workdays:

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Solving workplace challenges (40% of respondents)

Many HR professionals thrive on the thrill of resolving workplace challenges. "The satisfaction of untangling complex issues is what keeps my enthusiasm alive," shared one respondent.

Helping people grow careers (31% of respondents)

Being part of someone’s career journey, watching them learn and succeed, is incredibly rewarding. "There’s nothing quite like witnessing someone's career flourish," said another.

Shaping company culture (26% of respondents)

Crafting an inclusive and vibrant company culture brings significant fulfilment. As one respondent put it, "It's about creating a place where people love to work."

All of the above and more

Many wished they could select all options, expressing that it's the combination of these elements that make HR so rewarding. Participants also recommended other reasons for loving their work, such as fostering diversity, driving innovation, and leading wellness initiatives.

Amplifying HR joy through automation

While passion is the heart and soul of HR, bringing life and energy to every interaction, automation steps is a supportive ally. It can effortlessly shoulder the burden of routine, time-consuming tasks, such as data entry and scheduling, freeing you to focus on the aspects of your role that truly matter. With automation handling the groundwork, you can dedicate your energy to building meaningful relationships, nurturing talent, and fostering a thriving company culture where every individual feels valued and empowered.

Efficient onboarding

By automating the repetitive elements of the onboarding process, such as paperwork completion and standard training modules, HR professionals gain valuable time to focus on the human side of integration. This allows you to create personalised experiences that make new hires feel genuinely welcome and part of the team. You can dedicate more attention to introducing them to company culture, establishing connections with their peers, and ensuring they receive the support they need to thrive from day one.

Empowering decisions

With the power of automated data collection and real-time analysis, the administrative burden is significantly reduced. This liberates you from the constraints of manual data handling, providing you with actionable insights at your fingertips. As a result, you can channel your efforts into strategic initiatives that shape and enhance workplace culture, drive employee engagement, and align organisational objectives with the evolving needs of a dynamic workforce.

Balancing work and life

Automation takes on the mundane and repetitive tasks that often consume a significant portion of the workday, allowing you to reclaim precious time. This shift not only supports a healthier work-life balance but also enhances overall job satisfaction. By freeing up mental space, you can enjoy greater focus and creativity in your daily activities, leading to a more fulfilling professional and personal life.

Ready to bring more joy into your HR role? Discover how we can help streamline your processes and allow you to focus on what truly matters. Book a demo today and see firsthand how our HR automation tool can transform your onboarding, decision-making, and work-life balance. Embrace your passion and let it guide you to a more fulfilling HR journey!