Category: Employers

What the ‘Belonging’ in DEI&B Means for Your Company

The rise of DE&I practices over the last half-decade have been pronounced and given way to positive, significant workplace and operational changes in the world of work. With companies continuing to expand and innovate their DE&I strategies, many have begun to expand their efforts from DE&I to DEI&B – with the B standing for “belonging.” Currently, many organizations see positive results from the implementation of DEI&B practices but continue to experience issues with employee retention and attraction – largely due to the lack of focus on equity, inclusion, and – now equally importantly – belonging. The results for businesses that have focused on the “belonging,” however, have fared much better; according to a recent Gallup survey, organizations that provide a sense of belonging to their workforce see a decrease in turnover by 27 percent and an increase in productivity by 12 percent.[1]

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Tips to Retain Quality Talent with a Structured Mentoring Program

Employers have consistently innovated with their retainment strategies over the past half-decade, incorporating methods ranging from wellness programs and DE&I initiatives to inclusive company culture and more frequent one-on-ones. While all these methods are effective, a structured mentorship program can serve as a crucial foundation that will allow these methods to yield truly effective results.

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Thinking Outside the Box to Improve Time to Productivity

Voluntary job separations are at an all-time high, creating two big problems for employers. First, there is fierce competition for talent, so replacing the people who leave isn’t easy. Second, losing talent means your team’s productivity will take a hit while you search for replacements. Even after onboarding new employees, your team won’t be at full strength because it takes time to train new employees and help them find their stride.

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Modern Leadership for the Modern Workforce

The 2020s have quickly brought about a sea change for the world of work: hybrid workplaces, increased use of contingent and freelance workers, a frequently shifting job market, and a rapidly changing workforce. One area of focus that seems under-highlighted is how leadership responded to these changes – in particular, the shift in employment dynamics. While some organizations and leaders have adapted proactively to changes in workplace dynamics, others have been slow to adapt to the new work landscape. So, what solutions should leaders implement to target new workers effectively while increasing the morale and retention of current workers?

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Reinventing People Analytics

People analytics – a form of data and analysis that has revolutionized the workforce and staffing industries over the past two decades. As the digitization of the workplace and our understanding of data increases, the viability of people analytics becomes more apparent. We’re at a crucial point in the development of people analytics where employers have the chance to update and optimize their data processes with cutting-edge, innovative technology.

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The Era of Climate Positivity

Sustainability is a term that’s gained an increasing amount of weight and significance in the past decade. But how will sustainability and eco-friendly measures come to define the first half of the 2020s?

With the recent advent of remote work and the ever-changing dynamics of the office, companies are becoming much more aware of the measures they can implement to reduce their environmental impact. Market demands also reflect this shift; consumers and employees are establishing sustainability-related requirements for the companies they purchase from and work for, respectively.

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The Future of Sustainability in the Workplace

Though the pandemic has transformed the workplace in several ways, it’s also changed the way that employers and employees view work. Prior to the recent proliferation of remote work, sustainable measures like smaller office spaces, less on-site office resources, and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions were all seen as desirable goals to meet in the future.

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