HR is always at the heart of the game.

HR leaders have been working hard to develop winning teams. The football world cup is an opportunity to reconnect with your teams.

Below are 4 tips to help HR leaders make the best out of this opportunity.

#1 Tip, No meetings during game time!

32 teams come together for the biggest football event on the planet. 5 billion people around the world are keeping their eyes on the ball. The passion for football brings people from different cultures together to cheer for their favorite teams. It’s only human that employees?want to??the world cup games,?even during meetings. :)

#2 Tip, Your team might be missing a key player

? Our data suggests that employees don’t just want to work for an organization anymore, but instead want to work with it as a true partner in their lives

? We’ve also seen some very interesting results in terms of how the employment relationship has developed over the last couple of years

? There is still big focus on ell-being and incorporating purpose, equity and impact into one’s experience

? But we are also seeing some organizations moving into the lifestyle contract where the choice over one's lifestyle becomes a key element of what employees are looking for

? Having choices that meet employees personal needs, being connected and making a contribution are all high up on the agenda, and rewards programs continue to focus strongly on healthier life styles

So, a real task for HR to lead this change in work and to develop their organization towards putting their people at the heart of their operating model. for full insights check out our Global Talent Trends report

#3 Tip, it is a "Hat-trick" if you know what your employees want.

?Improving Employees Engagement has been at the center of modern organizations look for increased productivity and talent retention.

?Developing winning teams starts with a clear employees' engagement strategy.

?In this webinar, Catherine Kampa presented our insights from more than 130,000 employees in the region that have responded to our employee engagement surveys, from 67 companies.

?Listen to the recording and download the report to form a picture of what your "key players" are really looking for in your organization.

#4 Tip, HR is always at the heart of the game

Transforming the HR function has always been a challenging game. It is critical to develop a strategy to position HR as a pivotal function within organization.

While busy transformation itself as a modern function, HR is still playing another ongoing game trying to develop winning teams, offer an excellent employee experience and win the competition for talents.

With the game always on for HR teams, it is important to also have fun while you can?????

Good luck for your favorite team! Wish you are winning on and off the football field as well. Have fun and enjoy the games!