When HR needs IT support after hours, strategic response is key. To navigate this challenge:
How do you manage off-the-clock IT requests? Share your strategies.
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To navigate an after-hours IT support request from HR, prioritize assessing the urgency. If it impacts critical systems like payroll or employee data, respond immediately, either by handling it yourself or assigning on-call support. For example, if the issue is a system outage, quick action is needed to restore functionality. Communicate clearly with HR about the timeline and any steps they can take in the meantime. If it's a non-urgent matter, set clear expectations for addressing it during regular hours, balancing support with team well-being.
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The request was set because additional work or errors maybe with the system and require support or fixing. So, the starting point is to have a conversation or meeting and ask questions about what it is all about and how we can help with the problem. Then, the next step is to analyse and try to find a solution, even if it will provide a solution after working hours. Sometimes it may happen, it's format.