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3. Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality. - Warren Bennis

4. The Unsung Heroes and True Backbone of Every Organization

5. hen you think about the backbone supporting an In the era of hybrid work and virtual workforces, HR has organization, you probably envision things like the challenging task of being the culture and policy W the products or services, the executive champions. They preserve organizational values while leadership team, or the revenue engines. But there's an often adapting to disruptive shifts in areas like work flexibility, overlooked core component that keeps companies upright monitoring performance, enforcing codes of conduct, and and functioning: the human resources department. Here are maintaining cohesion. some surprising facts that spotlight HR's vital role as the true organizational backbone: With so much personal employee data, like addresses, compensation, health details, and more, under HR's While reactive hiring is common, truly strategic HR teams purview, they play a major role in data privacy and conduct rigorous workforce planning and analytics to cybersecurity. HR ensures proper protocols prevent data provide data-driven insights on future talent needs across breaches that could bring immense legal, financial, and different scenarios. They model headcount plans, forecast reputational damage. skills gaps, analyze turnover trends, and more to ensure the company has the right people in the right roles at the right HR may not often get the glory, but this unsung hero works time. tirelessly behind the curtain as the irreplaceable backbone holding the organizational body together. In this edition of Smart HR leaders recognize that mental health and CIOLook, "The Most Influential HR Leaders to Follow, psychological safety greatly impact productivity and 2024,"we celebrate those remarkable individuals who have retention. Many have started offering innovative wellness redefined the HR profession, fostering workplaces that services like meditation guides, mental health coaching, and prioritize employee growth, well-being, and organizational even subsidized counseling to support the whole employee. excellence. Businesses constantly face change, from restructurings to Have a good read ahead! new systems to evolving markets. World-class HR serves as expert change managers, using tools like design thinking, employee journey mapping, and user research to design -Katherine Debora change processes that maximize buy-in and navigate the human factors involved. Managing Editor

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7. The Most Influential Leaders To Follow, 2024 Featured Person Company Name Brief Bobby Ireland, Chief Human Resources Officer, is a highly Bobby Ireland respected HR executive with a strong track record in HR Varis Chief Human strategy, organizational development, and employee www.govaris.com engagement, driving business success through people-centric Resources Officer initiatives. Cesar Salas, Global HR Executive, is a highly experienced HR EXL leader with expertise in HR strategy, organizational Cesar Salas development, and employee engagement, driving business fwww.fastretailing.com Global HR Executive success through people-centric initiatives. Chris Rau, Head of Human Resources, is a seasoned HR Chris Rau Sanhua International USA professional with extensive experience in HR operations, Head of talent management, and employee relations, ensuring effective www.sanhuausa.com Human Resources HR support for the organization. Faisal Bin Dera, Human Resources Manager, is a skilled HR Faisal Bin Dera Parker Wellbore professional with expertise in talent acquisition, employee Human Resources relations, and HR operations, ensuring seamless HR support www.parkerdrilling.com Manager for the organization. Jordan King, Director, People & Culture, is a forward- Jordan King Tebra thinking HR leader with expertise in talent management, Director, People organizational design, and employee experience, fostering a www.tebra.com & Culture positive and inclusive work environment. Leonora, the Human Resources Director of Tiber Leonora Chetty Tiber Construction Group Construction, brings 20 years of experience in HR Human Resources management and labour relations, focusing on effective www.tiber.co.za Director communication strategies and leadership development. Nick Spain, Vice President Human Resources, Missiles and Fire Control, is a Nick Spain Lockheed Martin highly respected HR executive with a strong track record in HR strategy, Vice President organizational development, and employee engagement, driving business www.lmco.com Human Resources success through people-centric initiatives. Ron Yaniv, Global VP HR, is a seasoned HR leader with Mitrelli Group extensive experience in strategic HR management, Ron Yaniv Services Switzerland driving business growth through talent development and Global VP HR www.mitrelli.com employee engagement. Roxana Tanase, Director, Scale Talent Management, is a skilled Roxana Tanase Microsoft HR professional with expertise in talent management, organizational design, and employee experience, fostering a Director www.microsoft.com positive and inclusive work environment. Samir, a seasoned business leader, leverages his extensive HR Samir Kaul expertise to align HR strategies with organizational goals, stc Bahrain Sr. Director People fostering an inclusive and performance-oriented culture, and has www.stc.com.bh Organization Excellence received notable accolades for his work.

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9. Contents. F E A T U R I N G Leonora Chetty Cultivating a Healtier Workplace Enviroment 16. with Unparalleled HR Strategies A R T I C L E S Driving Progress Leadership Strategies for HR Leaders 20. to Foster Employee Engagement Work-Life Integration Rede?ning Employee Wellbeing 24. in HR Practices

10. Samir Kaul Sr. Director People and Organization Excellence stc Bahrain

12. oasting over 20 years of tenure in the field of Navigating the Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Human Resources, Samir Kaul has honed his Ambiguous (VUCA) terrain requires a mindset shift. B skills in understanding and navigating the Improvisation is the key, states Samir, highlighting the intricacies of human emotions and sentiments. With a deep essence of constant refinement for high performance and sense of empathy, he has cultivated an inclusive approach strategic success. The focus shifts to inclusiveness, where that fosters trust and comfort among those around him. This individuals actively participate in designing and ability to connect on a personal level has not only garnered implementing changes. Samir emphasizes that two-way acceptance from executives but has also fostered strong communication is crucial in organizational plans bonds within his immediate teams. emphasizing the significance of engaging employees in the broader mission of the company. In this way, Samir's Samir firmly believes that when individuals perceive their philosophy encapsulates a strategic and inclusive approach, leader as approachable and trustworthy, they are more likely fostering a dynamic organizational culture that thrives in to place their trust in the leader's vision. This, in turn, leads the face of change. to heightened engagement and a greater sense of commitment within teams. He has witnessed firsthand the Mastering the Journey transformative power of an honest and highly inclusive leader, as it inspires individuals to produce work of — "Strategy is the destination the journey requires a exceptional quality. collective and inclusive approach," affirms Samir. Success hinges on the adaptability of the operating model, efficient For Samir, the true measure of leadership lies in effectively interpretation of trends and resource allocation for harnessing the collective intellectual capital of a team and maximum effectiveness. channeling it towards a work culture characterized by passion and selflessness. This is achieved by upholding For Samir, the key lies not just in designing a strategy but in strong values and ethics as the foundation of the articulating it effectively. He emphasizes that it's about organization. reaching out with ambitions, sharing data and involving everyone in decision-making. This approach includes As the Senior Director of People and Organization presenting strategic drivers, sharing facts and figures, Excellence at stc Bahrain, Samir brings his wealth of addressing challenges, and seeking collaborative solutions experience and his innate ability to connect with people to to mitigate risks. create an environment where individuals thrive. Through his leadership, he strives to cultivate a work culture that In fostering a collective effort, Samir underscores the drives success while also nurturing the personal and importance of a shared destiny culture. Accountability, professional growth of every team member. empowerment and rewards are crucial. Breaking long-term plans into operational milestones and regularly reviewing Shaping Organizational Character them with stakeholders promotes agility and a constant drive for improvement. In the intricate web of organizational dynamics, "Policies and Practices" stand as the cornerstone of a company's Samir declares that integration is the linchpin stressing the ethos shaping its character and garnering trust. Samir is a need for a harmonious ecosystem of people, processes and seasoned professional in the field and he emphasizes the technology for successful strategy execution. It's about pivotal role of HR in crafting policies and programs, keeping everyone engaged, adaptive and aligned toward a steering away from rigidity. In his words, "Being rigid is a common goal. In Samir's vision, this approach ensures not sign of an immature ecosystem. Flexibility is the key to just strategic design but effective delivery, making the creating an environment that supports adaptability.” journey as impactful as the destination. Samir's approach to driving change is distinct, Strategies Maximizing Value and business plans yield results when organizations embrace flexibility over dictation. He underscores the Samir is a visionary in terms of talent management, and he importance of maturity in processes and practices, where champions the idea of creating a brand high-performing organizations demonstrate resilience by learning from failures and innovatively adapting to the ever-evolving corporate landscape.

13. out of every employee. In his words, "This builds high accountability among people, and they feel responsible. This philosophy underscores the importance of instilling a sense of ownership within the workforce.” Recognizing the evolving landscape of talent acquisition, Samir emphasizes that talent is diverse and boundaryless. According to him, "The key is not how well you source but who and how you choose the ones who can seamlessly integrate into your culture of performance." It's not just about matching profiles to jobs but understanding the individual's appetite to deliver beyond expectations, emphasizing the value they bring. Samir draws an analogy between acquiring new customers and talent, stressing the importance of retaining those who maximize value. When evaluating potential candidates, he zeroes in on attributes like resilience, customer centricity, work ethics, and exposure to complex business areas. Creating a strong brand that represents the company requires a well-thought-out and outlined supporting ecosystem. In Samir's vision, this ecosystem aims at scaling up capabilities, fostering inclusivity, empowering individuals, and driving results.

14. Given the current talent market with ambitious hyper- helps bring teams closer, generating acceptability and scalers, Samir sees the HR role as crucial. He states, "The spreading accountability.” role of HR is to ensure that policies and programs suit every generation, increasing their employability within the The change process is a collaborative effort, spearheaded by organization." This approach ensures alignment with the multiple stakeholders at the leadership level and change aspirations of a diverse and dynamic workforce. agents among the staff. Recognition for joint efforts and project success is a cornerstone, with success stories shared Agility in HR openly and publicly to foster a sense of pride and collective achievement. According to Samir, this approach ensures a Samir is also a proactive advocate for organizational continuous flow of innovation and adaptability within the dynamism, and he voices concerns about complacency, organization. stating, "Organizations nowadays struggle with complacency, succumbing to one way of doing things and Empowering Through Diversity developing comfort." In his view, this stagnation hampers innovation and the ability to re-engineer processes. Samir is a firm believer in the power of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and he states, "DEI is not only a moral To combat this, Samir champions a strategy of managing responsibility but a strong instrument to build a social change through well-crafted programs and interventions. network within the organization." According to him, "Encouraging people to continuously challenge the norm implementing DEI policies and practices goes beyond and adopt new means is vital to keep the engine of moral obligation — it creates a workplace where individuals innovation alive," he asserts. The focus is on fostering a feel valued, loyal and engaged. culture of creative thinking in the face of constant change. In Samir's vision, DEI-influenced policies foster a culture of The key HR programs, as per Samir's vision are to prioritize respect for multiple perspectives driving inclusive growth scalability and integration of all touchpoints. He based on merit. He emphasizes the importance of emphasizes the importance of agility over rigidity in acknowledging and honoring diverse religious and personal adapting to changing approaches. Clear communication beliefs ensuring a culture where voices are heard regardless campaigns play a crucial role, as Samir puts it, "Explaining of age, gender, race, or cultural backgrounds. Samir sees the need to change, the positive impact and the challenges this as the foundation for treating individuals fairly and nurturing a highly skilled and diverse workforce. The organization's success, as per Samir, lies in creating a strong sense of belonging and pride. "Equal opportunities based on merit, whether in rewards or career progression, are essential," he notes. Policies and programs are strategically designed to drive inclusiveness, value diverse thoughts and empower individuals with a clear focus on evaluating impact for both internal and external customers. This approach ensures a workplace where everyone is aware of their roles and the impact of their actions contributing to a thriving and inclusive organizational culture. Sustainable Success Over the last two decades, Samir has played a pivotal role in shaping organizational strategies, working closely with executive teams and boards. He notes, "I have been instrumental in driving key programs by ensuring the case is presented with all facts, developing a collective

16. responsibility towards our actions on the long and short Samir advocates for a shift towards more analytical and term.” agile decision-making in HR. He advises against being overly controlled and rigid urging HR professionals to Recognizing the diverse approaches and imperatives of consider macro-environmental and economic factors to boards and executive teams, Samir highlights the essence of drive decisions focused on long-term organizational value. effective advocacy. According to him, success lies in how This perspective reflects a proactive and strategic approach well one can present the case and provide visibility to to HR in the evolving business landscape. stakeholders. Serving as an advocate, Samir underscores the need to develop clear and precise arguments for both Strategic Synergy business imperatives and people-side challenges. Samir unfolds his approach, stating, "I use my time to For Samir, achieving success in HR practices involves advise, discuss and drive teams to draw plans." His focus finding a delicate balance between business plans and revolves around fostering trust and empowerment, both organizational culture. Striking a balance is key to driving from higher-ups and downwards within the organization. high-value HR practices. His focus is on aligning key The majority of Samir's time is dedicated to a dynamic business agendas with executive teams and boards cycle of listening to executive teams, understanding emphasizing a commitment to sustainable business models business guidance and disseminating key information to while ensuring the generation of value for both the create agendas for his team. "My approach is to explain and organization and its employees. In this way, Samir's influence executive teams around their approach and its approach reflects a strategic and holistic perspective aimed impact," he affirms. Simultaneously, he guides his team in at fostering long-term success. formulating tactical plans to achieve tangible results. Future Forward For Samir, the synergy between his strategic guidance and his team's detailed analysis is paramount. He emphasizes, Samir highlights the transformative journey of HR evolving "My team plays a crucial role in providing details and from a support role to a key player in building business analysis that guide me to make well-informed decisions and resilience and steering crucial investment decisions. In his helps guide my executive team with a more realistic and words, The role of HR has overgrown from being a support executable strategy.” role to an enabling unit that plays a key role in driving key investment decisions for expansion and growth. Maintaining collaborative engagement across all areas is a priority for Samir. This collaborative approach, as he Navigating the crossroads, HR must strike a delicate describes it, "makes my life easy to build a consensual balance between enhancing employee experience and decision." Through continuous dialogue, hands-on work embracing future-forward technological shifts. Samir and a commitment to improvement, Samir fosters a culture emphasizes the challenge of making rational decisions in of continuous learning and 360-degree mentorship ensuring adopting a digital ecosystem while preserving collective a dynamic and responsive leadership style. human intelligence. Ensuring there is no erosion of the capital structure is inevitable for HR leaders. Samir Performance Culture Redefined emphasizes the financial responsibility intertwined with HR functions. Samir, an advocate for pragmatic performance management, shares his insights, stating, "Performance In a landscape marked by extreme competition and market management is quite sensitive and has no right approach. It uncertainty, Samir underscores the importance of HR's role all depends upon an organization's appetite to break it in sustaining organizational resilience. He states, down to honest interpretation." He emphasizes the critical "Companies can only offer a strong experience if they can role of honesty in evaluating performance by challenging sustain the pressure of extreme competition and an the common corporate tendency to prioritize shareholder uncertain market." This sustainability requires the confidence over employee satisfaction. development of programs and practices centered around core value generation. According to Samir, performance is a reflection of how well an organization meets customer expectations and how

17. understanding of the business landscape is fundamental for HR professionals to build credibility and trust among the workforce. He stresses that HR professionals should go beyond traditional workforce planning and also grasp the economic implications of their decisions. "It's not about developing talent by training them only but carefully choosing between developing and building a sizable team that is agile and highly employable in all sectors of business," he advises. In today's fast-paced environment, Samir highlights the need for HR professionals to analyze, plan and drive efficiency through innovative interventions and programs. The focus is on building a sustainable operating model. He sees the inherent role of an HR leader as connecting people with strategy and technology while challenging business decisions that impact people and culture. Samir underscores the sensitivity of HR leadership decisions, noting their long-term impact on an organization's financials, culture and growth. Future HR internal stakeholders feel accountable to those expectations. aspirants, in his view, should develop strong capabilities to He stresses the importance of realistic goal-setting making interpret business plans, assess the operating model from a them easily understandable and believable. Samir has business leader's perspective and create an enabling encountered both complex and subjective performance environment. As Samir puts it, "While you need to have management models in his experience. While complex answers for people, you need to first have solutions for the models break performance into pieces, subjective ones business." This encapsulates his vision of HR leaders as motivate and engage employees. However, Samir believes strategic partners deeply embedded in the business that true dedication emerges when employees perceive the landscape. corporate agenda as honest and realistic. In Samir's view, high performance is cultivated when organizations communicate clear and honest targets, encourage employees to drive their own goals and foster open discussions around challenges. He notes, "Driving performance results from the top down — it's important to gauge the impact of collective performance on the corporate and drive that discussion with people as well as boards." This two-way collaboration, according to Samir, forms the foundation of a robust performance culture where everyone is aligned with corporate objectives and engaged in achieving them. Innovative Interventions Samir shares his perspective on the essential qualities of an effective HR leader, asserting, "To be an HR Leader, you need to first become a business leader who clearly understands business first and strives to decode the cake chain that you operate in." According to Samir, a deep

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22. Leadership Strategies for HR Leaders to Foster Employee Engagement mployee engagement is a understand how their work contributes crucial factor that significantly to the bigger picture, they feel more E impacts an organization's engaged and motivated to achieve success and overall performance. It common goals. refers to the emotional connection and commitment employees have towards Foster a Positive Work Culture their work, colleagues, and the organization. High levels of employee Creating a positive work culture is vital engagement lead to improved for employee engagement. HR leaders productivity, reduced turnover, should focus on fostering an inclusive, increased job satisfaction, and a supportive, and respectful positive work culture. environment. Encourage open communication, provide opportunities HR leaders play a pivotal role in for feedback, and recognize and fostering employee engagement and celebrate employees' achievements. A creating an environment that motivates positive work culture will encourage employees to excel. In this article, we collaboration, trust, and loyalty among will explore effective strategies that team members. HR leaders can implement to boost employee engagement within their Invest in Employee Development organizations. Offering opportunities for continuous Establish a Clear and Inspiring learning and development is a Vision powerful way to engage employees. HR leaders should work with managers HR leaders should work closely with to identify individual training needs top management to develop and and provide relevant workshops, communicate a clear and inspiring seminars, and online courses. vision for the organization. This vision Providing a clear path for career should outline the organization's progression within the organization mission, values, and long-term motivates employees to stay committed objectives. When employees and grow with the company. 20 March, 2024 www.ciolook.com

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24. Implement Effective Performance Organize team-building events and also fosters a sense of belonging and Management social activities to strengthen the bonds engagement within the organization. between employees. These activities A robust performance management promote camaraderie, teamwork, and a Offer Competitive Compensation system can significantly impact sense of belonging within the and Benefits employee engagement. HR leaders organization. should work with managers to set clear Support Employee Well-Being Competitive compensation and performance goals and provide regular attractive benefits packages are feedback and coaching. Encourage a Apart from work-life balance, HR essential for retaining top talent and growth mindset and focus on employee leaders should actively promote keeping employees engaged. Regularly strengths, helping them improve and employee well-being. Offer access to review salary structures and benefits to achieve their objectives. resources that address mental health, ensure they remain competitive within stress management, and overall the industry. Support Work-Life Balance wellness. Consider implementing employee assistance programs (EAPs) Employee engagement is an ongoing Promote work-life balance within the and providing access to counseling process that requires the commitment organization to prevent employee services to support employees during and efforts of HR leaders and the entire burnout and stress. Encourage flexible challenging times. organization. By implementing the working arrangements when possible, strategies mentioned above, HR and provide wellness programs to leaders can create a positive and Encourage Cross-Departmental support employees' physical and engaging work environment that Collaboration mental well-being. A healthy work-life enhances employee motivation, balance fosters a more engaged and productivity, and overall satisfaction. Facilitate cross-departmental productive workforce. A highly engaged workforce not only collaboration and encourage benefits the individual employees but employees to work together on projects Recognize and Reward Employees also contributes to the organization's and initiatives. Breaking down silos and promoting collaboration enhances success and long-term growth. Recognizing and rewarding employees employee engagement as individuals for their efforts and achievements is feel connected to a larger community essential to keep them engaged. and can learn from their peers in Implement an effective employee different departments. recognition program that acknowledges outstanding Provide Opportunities for Employee performance and contributions. This Feedback could include verbal praise, tangible rewards, or opportunities for career Create channels for employees to share advancement. their feedback, ideas, and suggestions openly. Regularly conduct employee Encourage Employee Involvement surveys, focus groups, or suggestion and Empowerment boxes to gather insights on how to improve various aspects of the HR leaders should empower organization. Demonstrating a employees by involving them in willingness to listen and act upon decision-making processes and seeking employee feedback boosts engagement their input on various initiatives. This and employee morale. involvement fosters a sense of ownership and responsibility, making Implement a Mentorship Program employees feel valued and invested in the organization's success. Develop a mentorship program where experienced employees can guide and Promote Team Building and Social support newer or less experienced Activities colleagues. Mentorship not only helps employees grow professionally but 22 March, 2024 www.ciolook.com

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27. Redefining Employee Wellbeing in HR Practices raditional notions of work-life Emphasis on Results-Oriented balance are being replaced by a Performance: Work-life integration T more holistic approach known shifts the focus from hours worked to as work-life integration. This article outcomes achieved, emphasizing explores how organizations are results-oriented performance over strict redefining employee wellbeing in HR adherence to traditional work practices by prioritizing work-life schedules. By setting clear integration, and the transformative expectations, goals, and deliverables, impact it has on employee satisfaction, organizations enable employees to productivity, and overall organizational prioritize tasks based on their success. individual strengths, preferences, and availability, leading to increased Understanding Work-Life productivity and performance. Integration: Work-life integration acknowledges that work and personal Promoting Wellbeing Initiatives: life are not separate entities but rather Organizations prioritize employee interconnected aspects of individuals' wellbeing by offering comprehensive overall well-being. Unlike the wellbeing initiatives that address traditional concept of work-life physical, mental, and emotional health balance, which implies a strict needs. From wellness programs and separation between work and personal mindfulness workshops to access to life, work-life integration focuses on counseling services and mental health creating harmony and synergy between resources, organizations demonstrate a the two domains. commitment to supporting employees' holistic wellbeing and resilience. Flexible Work Arrangements: Organizations embracing work-life Creating Supportive Work integration offer flexible work Environments: Work-life integration arrangements, such as remote work, thrives in supportive work flexible hours, and compressed environments where employees feel workweeks, to accommodate valued, respected, and supported in employees' diverse needs and managing their work and personal preferences. By empowering responsibilities. By fostering open employees to manage their work communication, flexibility, and a schedules in alignment with their culture of mutual respect, organizations personal obligations and priorities, create a sense of belonging and organizations foster a culture of trust, psychological safety that enables autonomy, and empowerment. 25 March, 2024 www.ciolook.com

28. employees to thrive both professionally and support for employees balancing stipends, organizations provide and personally. work and family obligations. resources and support to help employees maintain their physical, Encouraging Boundaries and Self- Encouraging Boundary Setting and mental, and financial wellbeing. Care: While work-life integration Time Management Skills: Work-life blurs the lines between work and integration encourages employees to Investing in Professional personal life, it also encourages develop boundary-setting skills and Development and Growth employees to establish boundaries and effective time management strategies Opportunities: Work-life integration prioritize self-care. Organizations to manage competing priorities. encompasses investing in professional promote practices such as taking Organizations provide resources, development and growth opportunities regular breaks, setting aside dedicated training, and coaching to help that align with employees' personal and time for family and leisure activities, employees establish healthy career goals. Organizations offer access and unplugging from work during non- boundaries, prioritize tasks, and to training programs, skill-building work hours to prevent burnout and manage their time effectively to workshops, and career development promote overall wellbeing. achieve work-life balance and resources that empower employees to integration. pursue continuous learning and Leadership Role Modeling: advancement while balancing their personal and professional lives. Leadership plays a crucial role in Promoting Social Connections and modeling work-life integration Community Engagement: Work-life behaviors and setting the tone for integration extends beyond individual organizational culture. When leaders wellbeing to include social connections prioritize their own work-life and community engagement. integration, communicate openly about Organizations promote opportunities their personal commitments, and for employees to connect with support employees in achieving colleagues, participate in community service projects, and engage in social balance, they create a culture where activities outside of work, fostering a work-life integration is valued and sense of belonging and social support normalized. networks. Continuous Feedback and Offering Sabbaticals and Extended Adjustment: Work-life integration Leave Programs: Work-life requires continuous feedback and integration may involve offering adjustment to ensure that employees' needs and preferences are being met sabbatical and extended leave effectively. Organizations regularly programs that allow employees to take solicit feedback from employees, time off for personal pursuits, travel, or assess the impact of work-life educational opportunities without integration initiatives, and make sacrificing job security or career adjustments as needed to optimize advancement. By providing wellbeing, engagement, and opportunities for rejuvenation and performance. personal growth, organizations support employees in achieving work-life Supporting Parental and Caregiving harmony and fulfillment. Responsibilities: Work-life integration initiatives include support for Providing Access to Flexible Benefits employees with parental and and Perks: Work-life integration caregiving responsibilities, such as initiatives include offering flexible parental leave, childcare assistance, benefits and perks that cater to and eldercare support. By recognizing employees' diverse needs and the importance of family and preferences. From flexible spending caregiving responsibilities, accounts and telemedicine services to organizations demonstrate empathy gym memberships and wellness 26 March, 2024 www.ciolook.com

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