Vlastimil Václavík on LinkedIn: #praguemetro #50years #škodagroup #innovation #travel (2024)

🚢⏳ Dear colleagues and friends in HR, today we commemorate the 112th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, and on this occasion, allow me to share a few lessons that the Titanic has brought to the world of HR.1.Never overestimate the “unsinkable” – Just as the Titanic could sink, even the strictest HR processes can sometimes fail. It’s important to have enough “lifeboats” in the form of flexible HR policies.2.Prioritize skills over titles when hiring – Perhaps if the Titanic had more experienced sailors instead of just nice certificates, history would have been different. Similarly, in HR, we look for those who can navigate the turbulent waters of the corporate world.3.Prepare for icebergs – In the corporate world, you will encounter more than one “icy obstacle”. Preparation, adaptability, and the ability to respond quickly are key.4.Communication is key – The Titanic suffered from a lack of effective communication with other ships. In HR, we learn that open and effective communication can save not just projects, but careers.5.Learn from mistakes – The biggest lesson? Don’t repeat the same errors. Every failure in HR is an opportunity to learn and improve.So, the next time you see a recruitment process heading swiftly towards an “iceberg”, remember that courage, adaptability, and teamwork can alter the course and ensure a safe voyage. And remember, in HR, we always have enough life vests. 🛳️💼 #HR #Titanic112 #CorporateLessons

6

Monday HR Joke 😄Hello, wonderful team! Here's a little laughter to brighten our Monday. Dive in for this week's HR humor! 😄Joke of the day:👤 Employee: "Why did the spreadsheet file go to therapy?"👔 HR Team: "This should be good, why?"👤 Employee: "Because it had too many unresolved issues and needed some 'cell-f' care!"😆 Monday Wellness Tip: Just like our complex spreadsheets, it's crucial for us to address our issues and not let them pile up. Taking time for self-care is key to maintaining our well-being. Let's not forget to take care of our 'cells' too! 📊❤️Wishing you a week full of positivity and self-care! 🚀#HR #Humor #MondayHRJoke #Wellness

3

🚴♂️🛍️ This weekend, our family embraced a different kind of "team building". While the boys ventured on a 25km bike ride to the neighboring town – overcoming several falls yet triumphantly navigating all the road's challenges to arrive safely, in line with my belief that children should experience hunger, cold, and fear, the ladies part of the family embarked on a different kind of adventure – spending my bonuses in Pilsen. 💸This split approach to the weekend reminds me of the situation in many companies and sparks a debate about male vs. female collectives and whether absolute gender balance at the workplace is necessary.From my perspective, every team needs diversity – whether it's in gender, skills, or experiences. Just like in our family, where each part experienced its own adventure, it's crucial at work for everyone to bring something unique to the team. And although achieving gender balance can sometimes be a challenge, it's the path towards creating stronger and more balanced teams.And to conclude, let's note that a guy in HR can sometimes be seen as a unicorn – rare, but when you find one, it's something magical. 🦄 #FamilyWeekend #HR #Diversity #Unicorn

32

1 Comment

Hello LinkedIn community! 👋Today I have something a bit light-hearted to share, but with a valuable lesson. Take a look at the attached image and you’ll see that even with the best intentions and striving for perfection, we can make mistakes. Yes, that patchy green was once my lawn - now it's more of a memory of a lawn, a peaceful oasis... which I 'enhanced' with too much care. 🌾💔As it happens, I wanted only the best for my lawn, so I decided on an extra dose of fertilizer💩. The result? I'm contemplating starting a new trend: 'Punk Garden'! Indeed, that patchy look could be the next hit - an "organically" patterned area that's a living example that "more" isn't always "better". 😅Now on a serious note. In the HR world, we're always looking for ways to improve our workplaces, teams, and processes. But sometimes, simplicity and moderation can be our best tools. Oscar Wilde said, “Experience is one thing you can't get for nothing.” And true enough, I had to learn this rather "fertilized" lesson on my own, but I hope you can gain from it without consequences. 😊Next time you want to "improve" something, remember my lawn and ask yourself: "Is this really necessary?" Or, as Einstein would say, "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler." And that includes fertilizer.Wishing you all a wonderful day and remember: even an over-fertilized lawn can be a great teacher - at least when it comes to fertilizers. 😄 #LifeLessons #LessIsSometimesMore #HRInspiration

13

1 Comment

Monday HR Joke 😄Good day, fantastic team! Let's inject some humor into our Monday with a fresh HR joke. Ready to laugh? 😄Joke of the day:👤 Employee: "Why was the calendar nervous on its first day at work?"👔 HR Team: "Why's that?"👤 Employee: "Because it had all its dates mixed up and was worried about missing a meeting!"😆 Monday Time Management Tip: Just like our nervous calendar, it's essential to keep our schedules organized. But remember, it's okay to slip up now and then. What's important is how we bounce back and get everything back on track! 📅⏰Wishing you a week of well-organized days and stress-free scheduling! 🚀#HR #Humor #MondayHRJoke #TimeManagement

8

Hello LinkedIn community! 👋 Returning to work after a well-deserved break can be daunting. I want to share a strategy to ease this transition and kick off the first day back after Easter with the right mindset.Start with a short “reintegration meeting” with yourself. Review your calendars and to-do lists and update them according to priorities. Set realistic goals for the first day, whether it’s responding to the most critical emails or having a brief sync-up meeting with your team. 🗓️Allow yourself moments of rejuvenation – a short walk in the fresh air or a five-minute meditation can work wonders. And remember, productivity isn’t about how many tasks you complete, but how efficiently you can work on what really matters.What’s your ritual for the first day back at work? Share with us! 🔄 #BackToWork #ProductivityTips #HRInsights

24

1 Comment

🚀 Game-changing Decision: Czech Government Approves 4-Day Workweek! 🎉On Monday morning, an unexpected announcement was made that has the potential to completely change the work culture in the Czech Republic. After intense negotiations and with the support of several key ministries, the Czech government decided to approve a groundbreaking proposal: the introduction of a four-day workweek for all public and private employment sectors. This step is a response to the growing calls for a better balance between work and personal life, as well as studies indicating that a shorter workweek can lead to higher productivity and employee satisfaction.🌍 The shift towards a 4-day workweek is a trend gaining popularity in many European countries, and now the Czech Republic is joining the avant-garde of this change. What will this mean for the job market? How will it change the dynamics in offices and production halls? And how will this move affect our competitiveness and innovative capacity?⏰ But before we get too carried away dreaming about long weekends, we must admit that… Yes, this is an APRIL FOOL’S JOKE! 😄However, the idea of a four-day workweek is not just a figment of imagination. Discussions about reducing working hours while maintaining full pay are happening across Europe, and some companies have already successfully tested this model. What benefits could this bring? Imagine increased productivity, better mental health for employees, higher loyalty to the company, and a lower environmental impact due to fewer commutes.🔍 What do you think? Is a four-day workweek the future we should strive for? What challenges and opportunities do you see in this model? 💬#HR #LaborMarket #Innovation #FourDayWorkweek #AprilFool

6

Monday HR Joke 😄Hello, amazing team! Ready to add a spark of fun to our week? Here's a little HR humor to get us rolling. 😄Joke of the day:👤 Employee: "Why did the computer take its hat off?"👔 HR Team: "Why, indeed?"👤 Employee: "Because it had too many tabs open and needed to cool down!"😆 Monday Tech Tip: Just like our overworked computers, it's important for us to take a break and cool down. Remember, managing our workload efficiently can help prevent burnout. Let's keep our tabs and tasks in check! 💻🧊Wishing you a week of efficient multitasking and cool computing! 🚀#HR #Humor #MondayHRJoke #WorkloadManagement

6

🐣 **Easter Reflections: Family Madness, HR Challenges, and the Magic of the Unexpected** 🐣Dear LinkedIn friends, as Easter approaches, it's a time for pause and reflection. As Vlastimil Václavík, the guy who at home manages a trio of little "scientists" exploring the laws of physics on eggs and at work conjures with HR strategies, I have a few words for you.I'll confess without torture: my household at this time resembles a testing lab for unorthodox egg painting techniques. Yes, the results often end up somewhere other than the intended canvas (read: egg), but isn't that exactly what makes life (and HR) so exciting? 🎨😂Every Easter reminds me that even in the greatest chaos, order can be found, and that the best solutions often arise from the most unexpected situations. Just like in family life, so in HR work, where every day we face challenges that require not only traditional approaches but also a dash of that "Vlastimilian" madness.So, when the kids try to figure out if an egg can fly (spoiler: it really can't) or when at work we're figuring out how best to integrate new talents into our teams, it reminds me that in both cases, it's about exploring new possibilities, adaptability, and being open to everything new.Therefore, whether you're at home surrounded by little scientists or at work with a team trying to overcome the latest HR challenges, remember: it's okay to occasionally engage in a bit of healthy madness. Because it's in those most unexpected moments that we often find the greatest joy and the best solutions.I wish you all a joyful and colorful Easter, full of laughter, love, and maybe a few unexpected discoveries. And remember, in life and in HR, the best stories begin where plans end. 🌷🥚✨#Easter #FamilyLife #HRInspiration #EmbraceTheChaos

17