Culture development at The Dutch Red Cross

The Dutch Red Cross (DRC), committed to humanitarian relief and assistance, sought to reduce HR administrative burdens so staff could focus on impactful work. With a complex, time-sensitive mission, the DRC needed a more efficient, employee-centric HR structure to support its staff in serving communities effectively.

The DRC partnered with Ganes Solutions to optimise HR processes, boost employee engagement, and reduce time spent on routine administration. This shift aimed to enable employees to dedicate more energy to high-impact tasks central to DRC’s mission.

By reducing administrative burdens, the DRC saw an immediate rise in employee engagement, with staff freed up to focus on the mission-driven tasks they care about most. The newly established, streamlined HR processes have empowered employees, creating a more engaged, efficient workforce.

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Culture SWOT and targeted HR optimisation

To understand the DRC’s unique challenges, Ganes Solutions conducted a thorough culture audit and SWOT analysis, placing employees’ perspectives at the core. This process identified specific areas where HR processes could become more efficient. Employees felt immediate relief as repetitive tasks were minimised, allowing more time for mission-driven work.

Talent development and streamlined communication

We engaged DRC employees in collaborative group sessions and implemented digital solutions to simplify daily HR tasks. The introduction of personal digital files allowed employees and managers to access essential information quickly and manage HR tasks independently, easing the workload and empowering staff across departments.

Change management and professional HR support

Ganes facilitated the DRC’s exploration of a specialised payroll provider, negotiated the transition, and restructured monthly payroll processes to improve efficiency. We also enhanced HR support by implementing structured workflows, creating an annual operations manual, and organising weekly meetings for alignment. These steps helped establish consistency, enabling the HR team to operate more smoothly and focus on strategic, high-impact work.

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Culture development at The Dutch Red Cross

Culture SWOT and targeted HR optimisation

Talent development and streamlined communication

Change management and professional HR support

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