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10 HR Challenges Every Manager Faces & Solutions

Top HR challenges

HR managers play an important role in taking the challenges of today’s workplace. The pandemic transformed HR and how to manage employee experience, making hybrid and remote work more common, with about 55% of employees in the US working remotely. HR has expanded beyond payroll and administrative tasks to include a wider range of responsibilities, from employee engagement and organizational culture, to supporting the success of every individual.

In this guide, we will go through the most common HR problems and solutions for today’s employee management.

1. Attracting Top Talent: Creating a Workplace People Want to Join

Today’s job seekers aren’t just chasing a paycheck; they’re looking for a work-life balance model, a community, and a workplace where they can belong. To stand out, companies need to do more than offer competitive pay.

2. Reengaging Employees: Bringing Back Energy 

We’ve all worked with someone who’s checked out, and it affects everything from productivity to team spirit. But disengagement usually grows out of feeling unheard, undervalued, or overworked.

Reengagement starts with:

  • Real conversation, not micromanagement

  •  A flexible schedule around work and roles

  • Growth opportunities that inspire people.

  • A culture of appreciation, not just annual reviews

3. Growing People Into Their Next Role

Not every underperforming employee is a poor organizational fit — often, they’re simply misaligned with their current role or lacking the skills today’s work demands. As HR leaders, part of our job is recognizing when someone needs support, not replacement.

A strong development strategy blends multiple learning opportunities: workshops, online courses, conferences, peer learning, and internal mentorship programs. When candidates hear during recruitment that your organization invests in continuous learning, it immediately signals a culture where people can grow rather than stagnate.

Upskilling gives employees the additional capabilities they need to take their current role to the next level.
Reskilling, on the other hand, equips them to move into a new position or career path within the company, helping you retain valuable talent while filling evolving business needs.

4. Building a Place Where Everyone Feels They Belong

Today’s employees seek authentic workplaces. When DEI is genuinely practiced, companies benefit from diverse perspectives and enhanced collaboration.

5. Employee Retention: Keeping Your Best People Around

Every departure costs time, energy, and money, and often signals that something deeper needs attention. Retention doesn’t come from perks; it comes from feeling valued, supported, and able to grow.

Consider offering:

  • Flexible scheduling for real-life needs

  • Clear development plans

  • Strong onboarding

  • A simplified relocation process for employees on the move

6. Employee Well-being

Well-being is no longer optional. Employees need environments that support mental, emotional, and physical health. Healthy employees don’t just perform better, they stay longer and contribute more meaningfully.

7. Employee Onboarding: Creating a Confident, Connected Start

New hires arrive excited and sometimes a little nervous. Their first few weeks determine whether they feel grounded or lost.

A strong onboarding experience includes:

  • Early access to tools and login credentials

  • Clear, transparent expectations

  • Tutorials or walkthroughs of key systems

  • An organized training plan

  • Warm welcomes from the team

8. Remote Workforce Management: Keeping Teams Close

Remote work offers flexibility but needs intentional structure to thrive. Effective management includes reliable communication tools, regular check-ins, a clear remote work policy, and opportunities for virtual social interactions. When possible, occasional in-person meetings can also help strengthen connections, as remote teams perform best when they feel engaged rather than isolated.

9. Leadership Training & Development: Supporting the People Who Support Everyone Else

Great leaders aren’t born, they’re developed. Even experienced managers need ongoing training to navigate modern workplace challenges.

Leadership development strengthens:

  • Communication

  • Trust

  • Collaboration

  • Culture consistency

  • Succession planning

When leaders show up with clarity and empathy, the entire organization rises with them.

10. Measuring HR Effectiveness: Knowing What’s Working

You can’t improve what you don’t measure. Metrics give HR the visibility it needs to refine processes and prove impact, like employee turnover rate, retention rate, training investment, and revenue per employee.

Regular measurement keeps HR aligned with business goals and ready to adapt.