HR Day

In celebration of Singapore's most important asset, this nation's first Human Resource (HR) Day and a centre dedicated to HR training (Human Capital Centre) was launched by the Minister of Manpower yesterday.

Singapore's HR Day will be held annually on March 1st.

Madam Ho Geok Choo, President of Singapore Human Resources Institute and also the new Chief Executive of the Human Capital Centre (HCC), was quoted by the media as saying "Singapore's success story is really all about human resources" and this "day formally recognises the significant contribution of HR and people managers."

In the many workshops/facilitated meetings that I have conducted relating to employee/staff motivation, one of the top factors that come up again and again, that really motivates employess at the workplace is recognition.

Employees who are regularly recognised/praised for their contributions ie positive feedback that their effort/work matters, will be more motivated and engaged at the workplace.

This leads to enhanced morale, reduced attrition and improved productivity & performance. All of which will go to boosting organisational effectiveness, performance and results.

Simple, novel and when done with sincerity, HR Day is a great way of letting employees know that people really are an organisations greatest asset.

What will you be doing come 1st March?