



Recruiting News Network
Recruiting
News
OperationsThe Recruiting Worx PodcastMoney + InvestmentsCareer AdviceWorld
Tech
DEI
People
People on the Move
The Leaders
The Makers
People
People on the Move
The Leaders
The Makers
Brand +
Marketing
Events
Labor +
Economics
SUBSCRIBE





Worklife

How to Balance Employer Expectations With Employee Well-Being

March 3, 2025

Worklife

How to Balance Employer Expectations With Employee Well-Being

March 3, 2025

Photo by Amy Hirschi on Unsplash

Human resources (HR) leaders are the bridge between employees and management. It’s a big but delicate responsibility to ensure employees are well taken care of and that a high level of care translates to achieving company goals. In other words, you must strike a balance between employer expectations and employee well-being. Sounds simple enough, right?

Well, we both know it’s a lot more complicated than that because of competing demands. Yes, you want everyone to feel good and have what they need to thrive at work. But if it’s costing the company a lot to do this, and you’re still not meeting your performance and productivity goals, it seems pointless.

It’s a tightrope walk between creating a supportive environment for employees and ensuring the company meets its goals. But as an HR leader, you’re uniquely positioned to cultivate environments where productivity and employee satisfaction coexist.

Achieving this balance requires deliberate strategies, a commitment to employee health, and proactive communication to address evolving workplace dynamics.

Setting Realistic Employer Expectations

Unrealistic demands can lead to burnout, decreased morale, and high turnover rates, all of which undermine an organization’s objectives.

Setting realistic expectations starts with assessing the needs of your organization. Once you know what your company really needs to succeed, you can define clear goals for each employee and map out a plan for achieving them without compromising worker health.

Defining Clear, Achievable Goals

Each team member should understand their role, responsibilities, and how their contributions align with the organization’s broader goals.

Utilizing frameworks like SMART (Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound) goals can provide a structured approach to setting expectations. An example of a SMART goal is:

  • Increase our deal closure rate by 10% by the end of the year. The sales department will accomplish this goal by attending sales workshops to improve close techniques and get regular call reviews. Accomplishing this goal will improve overall company profitability by 25%.

Once you have goals in place, clearly communicate them to all employees. Encourage them to write down the goals and expectations in their own words to ensure understanding. And hold regular team and one-on-one meetings to keep you on the same page over time.

Clarity in objectives ensures employees remain focused and motivated, ultimately driving better outcomes for the company.

‍

Read full article here

Human resources (HR) leaders are the bridge between employees and management.

What we're reading

‘We’re all fighting the giant’: Gig workers around the world are finally organizing

by
Peter Guest
-
rest of world

Gig workers are connecting across borders to challenge platforms’ power and policies

Got Zoom fatigue? Out-of-sync brainwaves could be another reason videoconferencing is such a drag

by
Dr. Julie Boland
-
The Conversation

I was curious about why conversation felt more laborious and awkward over Zoom and other video-conferencing software.

How to Purchase an Applicant Tracking System

by
Dave Zielinski
-
SHRM

Experts say the first step in seeking a new ATS should be to evaluate your existing recruiting processes.

View All Articles

Events

Hire Virtue's Hiring Blitz & Job Fair

Houston, TX
-
to
August 6, 2025
View All Events
Related Articles

HR professionals more than twice as likely to experience depression, report finds

Hannah Ross

June 10, 2025

Evolving employee expectations: What are workers willing to compromise on?

Tom Starner

June 10, 2025

© 2024 recruiting news network.
all rights reserved.



Categories
Technology
Money
People
TA Ops
Events
Editorial
World
Career Advice
Resources
Diversity & Inclusion
TA Tech Marketplace
Information
AboutContactMedia KitPrivacy Policy
Subscribe to newsletter
