An organization is driven by the work of its employees so companies ensure that they are skilled at their jobs and are able to complete the tasks in an efficient manner. The Human Resources department in an organization is in charge of finding the right talent and conducting training programs for employees and are strategically positioned to push the learning curve for employees.

A study conducted by PwC showed that 62 per cent of businesses believe that HR plays an important role in the organization. Here a few ways the HR department can improve the workplace culture:

1. Mentorship programs

Mentorship and guidance and powerful tool that can really foster a sense of belonging among employees and increase their confidence. It can give employees better direction in their career path and strengthen their learning curve.

2. Increasing employee satisfaction

The HR department should strive to provide job satisfaction for their employees in order to increase motivation. This can be done with flexible work options and staff get-togethers. 

3. Increase commitment to goals

The HR department can encourage workers to perform well at their jobs and commit to their goals. This ensures that there is a proper flow of communication and information which can increase employee commitment and enable a smooth learning curve. 

4. More development opportunities

When employees are overwhelmed with their jobs, it leave little time to focus on person development. The HR department can provide workers with resources to maintain healthy relationships and develop their personal skills. 

5. Flexible work opportunities

Employees will be more motivated to work and learn if they have liberty over how and when they work. HR can provide flexible work opportunities and diverse ways to learn and improve on the job through seminars and team building activities.

6. Training programs

One of the best ways to facilitate the learning curve is through training programs that will teach employees new skills and increase their productivity. This will improve their learning curve as they become better at their job. 

7. HR should be a business partner

Instead of overseeing employees, HR should become a strategic partner to better align the needs of the organization and achieve the collective goals of the company. This will encourage companies to constantly improve on their existing business practices. 

The role of HR has become more versatile in recent years as they have taken on the role of not just hiring and training employees but also facilitating constant learning and improvement.