--- title: VibeCatch | human capital description: human capital | --- [![logo_small.png](https://blog.vibecatch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logos/logo_small.png?width=400&name=logo_small.png "logo_small.png")](https://vibecatch.com) [Blog](https://blog.vibecatch.com/) [Podcasts](https://blog.vibecatch.com/podcasts) [vibecatch.com](https://vibecatch.com) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Feb 24, 2021 7:15:00 AM How can sickness and absence risk impact your company? Leave from work comes in many forms – career’s, annual, personal leave, just to name a few. This paid time off work is just one way of showing you care for your employees’ welfare. However, when your employees are using their leave entitlements, such as sick leave, for purposes that are not in line with what they are intended for, this can have a negative impact on your organisation and even indicate that they’re not content in their roles. When not properly managed, employee absenteeism can become a serious threat to your business. Frequent, unscheduled and unauthorised days off affect productivity levels, the delivery of service and the overall morale of your company. It can also have a negative impact on your bottom line. In fact, absenteeism is costing the Australian economy more than [$44 billion](https://www.hrmonline.com.au/topics/health-wellbeing-and-safety/reduce-absenteeism-workforce/#:~:text=A%20large%20survey%20published%20by,It's%20a%20staggering%20amount.) every year - equating to $578 per worker per day of absence. To mitigate sickness and absence risk from hurting your business, you must understand what motivates these kinds of unplanned absences and know how to deal with them. [Read More](https://blog.vibecatch.com/how-can-sickness-and-absence-risk-impact-your-company) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.vibecatch.com/how-can-sickness-and-absence-risk-impact-your-company#comments-listing) [employee experience](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/employee-experience) [Employee Performance](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/employee-performance) [Employee Retention](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/employee-retention) [HR](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/hr) [QWL](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/qwl) [human capital](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/human-capital) [Leadership](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/leadership) [Employee Burnout](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/employee-burnout) [continuous listening](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/continuous-listening) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Aug 18, 2020 12:30:00 AM Easy Steps to Avoid Employee Burnout Employee burnout, unfortunately, a common scenario today, with the fast-paced, high-pressure world we live in.  Burnout can lead to serious complications for your workers and your overall operations if you don’t pay enough attention to it and view it as a very real condition. While striving for high productivity is essential in pursuing business growth and success, HR teams and leaders like you should be keeping a close eye on the well-being of your team. Ensuring employees are in good health is an important part of achieving business objectives, so it’s vital that you provide your team with a stimulating, balanced and fulfilling work environment. To guide you, here are some simple tips that can help prevent your staff from burning out. [Read More](https://blog.vibecatch.com/easy-steps-to-avoid-employee-burnout) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.vibecatch.com/easy-steps-to-avoid-employee-burnout#comments-listing) [Employee Surveys](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/employee-surveys) [HR](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/hr) [QWL](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/qwl) [work culture](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/work-culture) [human capital](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/human-capital) [Leadership](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/leadership) [productivity](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/productivity) [continuous listening](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/continuous-listening) [covid19](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/covid19) [new normal](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/new-normal) [remote work](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/remote-work) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Jul 23, 2020 11:10:20 AM What Are The Advantages of Employee Feedback on Your Company’s Crisis Management Processes?
 The recent months have been a whirlwind of unpredictable and disruptive global events - from natural disasters and viral pandemics to economic downturns. Organisations like yours are left with no choice but to deal with the impact of these circumstances through crisis management processes, which are focussed on reducing disturbances. However, one important factor that is often overlooked during these times is employee feedback. Listening to their concerns and ideas can help you to support them better during these difficult times, while also gaining useful insights which allow your business to cope and survive. Here are some benefits of employee feedback and why it plays a crucial role in your company’s crisis management process. [Read More](https://blog.vibecatch.com/what-are-the-advantages-of-employee-feedback-on-your-companys-crisis-management-processes) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.vibecatch.com/what-are-the-advantages-of-employee-feedback-on-your-companys-crisis-management-processes#comments-listing) [Employee Surveys](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/employee-surveys) [HR](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/hr) [QWL](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/qwl) [work culture](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/work-culture) [human capital](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/human-capital) [Leadership](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/leadership) [productivity](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/productivity) [continuous listening](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/continuous-listening) [covid19](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/covid19) [new normal](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/new-normal) [remote work](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/remote-work) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Jun 18, 2020 2:33:44 PM How things be different for your business in the ‘new normal’ of 2020 In the past few weeks, we’ve witnessed the impact of COVID-19 on the global workforce. An estimated 2.7 billion employees globally have shifted to working remotely due to lockdowns and social distancing measures. There were also unfortunate cases of layoffs because some businesses were forced to close. As every organisation struggled to survive during the crisis, the Human Resources (HR) stood on the frontlines, guiding employees, adapting policies and improving systems to ensure that the productivity of operations and workers remained. However, things are beginning to normalise again. Now that businesses are dealing with the aftermath of the pandemic, everyone from managers to staff members are having to face the “New Normal” work setting. This means the HR team will once again play an important role in assisting employees and implementing new processes. To help, here are a few changes to your business post-COVID and the ways you can provide support in the new era of 2020.  [Read More](https://blog.vibecatch.com/how-things-be-different-for-your-business-in-the-new-normal-of-2020) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.vibecatch.com/how-things-be-different-for-your-business-in-the-new-normal-of-2020#comments-listing) [Employee Surveys](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/employee-surveys) [HR](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/hr) [QWL](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/qwl) [human capital](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/human-capital) [productivity](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/productivity) [continuous listening](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/continuous-listening) [covid19](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/covid19) [new normal](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/new-normal) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) May 26, 2020 9:15:00 AM HR in Action During the COVID Crisis: Real Case Studies The Human Resources (HR) department in businesses is responsible for handling crises that can affect the workforce’s productivity levels and efficiency. However, the onset of the global coronavirus pandemic has been a unique test – one which has caught a lot of HR professionals off guard. In just the first half of the year, the unprecedented effects of COVID-19 have forced teams to shift things up – from delivering updates and dealing with compliance matters to managing the needs of newly remote staff. However, while your HR team may be facing difficult adjustments to make sure the entire business continues with as little disruption as possible, there are ways to effectively deal with this period. Here are two client case studies demonstrating the approaches their HR teams are implementing during this difficult time.  [Read More](https://blog.vibecatch.com/hr-in-action-during-the-covid-crisis-real-case-studies) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.vibecatch.com/hr-in-action-during-the-covid-crisis-real-case-studies#comments-listing) [Employee Surveys](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/employee-surveys) [HR](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/hr) [QWL](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/qwl) [human capital](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/human-capital) [productivity](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/productivity) [continuous listening](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/continuous-listening) [covid19](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/covid19) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Apr 29, 2020 2:56:46 PM Identify Employee Turnover Risk with QWL Surveys Your employees are your biggest asset and keeping them happy, productive and loyal should be a top priority for every manager.  [Read More](https://blog.vibecatch.com/identify-employee-turnover-risk-with-qwl-surveys) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.vibecatch.com/identify-employee-turnover-risk-with-qwl-surveys#comments-listing) [Employee Surveys](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/employee-surveys) [HR](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/hr) [QWL](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/qwl) [human capital](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/human-capital) [productivity](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/productivity) [continuous listening](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/continuous-listening) [covid19](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/covid19) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Oct 23, 2018 11:22:00 AM The complex relationship between stress and productivity Work-related stress is at sky-high levels as employees struggle with constant technological change, unsupportive managers and heavy workloads. An “always on” culture that’s blurred the line between work and leisure time also drives stress levels up – and in some cases leads to burnout. That’s a tragedy for the individuals concerned and a problem for their employers who must cover the heavy costs of sickness absence or of hiring replacements.       [Read More](https://blog.vibecatch.com/the-complex-relationship-between-stress-and-productivity) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.vibecatch.com/the-complex-relationship-between-stress-and-productivity#comments-listing) [Employee Performance](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/employee-performance) [human capital](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/human-capital) [Employee Burnout](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/employee-burnout) [productivity](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/productivity) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Oct 9, 2018 9:53:00 PM Why organisational culture is the key to success You often hear how a company’s organisational culture is key to happy employees, a growing business and success. But what is organisational culture really about? Is it something as simple as hanging inspirational quotes on the wall, offering fresh fruit and sprinkling comfortable chairs, lounges and cushions  around the office? [Read More](https://blog.vibecatch.com/why-organisational-culture-is-the-key-to-success) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.vibecatch.com/why-organisational-culture-is-the-key-to-success#comments-listing) [company culture](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/company-culture) [Employee Performance](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/employee-performance) [human capital](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/human-capital) [productivity](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/productivity) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Sep 18, 2018 11:11:00 AM Strategic role for HR is finally within reach Are HR professionals just administrators or can they also play a strategic role?  It’s a question that has been hotly debated for many years, but many businesses thought they had found the answer when they adopted the so-called Ulrich model. This handed transactional work to staff in shared services centres, freeing up other members of the HR team to focus on higher value work as experts in recruitment, reward and other specialist areas or as business partners. At least that was was the theory. [Read More](https://blog.vibecatch.com/strategic-role-for-hr-is-finally-within-reach) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.vibecatch.com/strategic-role-for-hr-is-finally-within-reach#comments-listing) [Employee Performance](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/employee-performance) [human capital](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/human-capital) [productivity](https://blog.vibecatch.com/topic/productivity) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Sep 4, 2018 11:11:05 AM The real potential of employee engagement surveys What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of employee engagement surveys? Fun, useful and a chance to reflect? Or time-consuming, irrelevant and with no apparent use? 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