ERGs offer numerous advantages to employees and the organization alike. In addition to keeping people engaged in their work and encouraging collaboration with colleagues, they’re also a highly effective DEI&B strategy.
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Tech professionals prioritize their growth and seek out development opportunities in keeping with their desired path. This reality adds greater urgency to the current employer critiques (of everything from salary and benefits to the company’s impact) on everyone’s minds—and turns up the pressure to retain people.
Transparency has to come from the top in organizations to be effective. As an HR leader, encouraging the C-suite to say more, not less, can be tough in times like these, but it’s not impossible. Here are some suggestions that can help.
A digital workspace that supports managers to truly connect with, motivate, and inspire their teams is a critical foundation for business success. Here are the key technologies—and conversations—that every HR and IT team have when considering how to create a truly effective digital workplace strategy.
Managers needn’t be caught off guard by anxious team members. By preparing for the most common questions, you can help them reassure their people and build trust.
A written warning for employees indicates the severity of the employer’s concerns—and clarifies that the person in question needs to match or exceed the standards of behavior outlined in the employee handbook.
To help you navigate the choppy waters of DE&I policies, anti-discrimination laws, state-to-state variations, and anti-DE&I pushback, here are some important things to keep in mind.
When companies implement best HR practices, they create working environments where people thrive—ultimately boosting the business’s bottom line.
Alongside one-on-one meetings, anonymous surveys are one of the best ways of gauging morale, identifying issues, and planning your strategy for building confidence and reassuring your people.
When it comes to deciding on merit increases, business leaders may find themselves facing a dilemma. On the one hand, wage freezes and bonus cuts can seem like the best way to preserve the business’s bottom line. On the other hand, strategic compensation incentives are crucial for retaining the key talent you’ve fought so hard to find over the last few years.
To ensure employee engagement and satisfaction in today’s global, remote, and hybrid workplace, it’s up to HR leaders to provide middle managers with the support and training they need to handle the multicultural workforce and its challenges.
February is Black History Month (BHM), when the US celebrates African Americans’ contributions and achievements throughout history. This is an opportunity for HR to collaborate with their people to promote an understanding of the month's history by creating thoughtful programming that celebrates Black cultures and fosters inclusivity.