communication
November 15, 2022
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | The Power and Purpose of Interest Groups
Employee Resource Groups, otherwise known as ERGs, are voluntary interest groups led by employees. ERGs are organized around a common theme and support a more inclusive workplace. HR practitioners often play a crucial role in working with employees to get ERGs off the ground. Your company may ...
November 8, 2022
Workplace Culture | Communicating Change: A Way of Life
Change and transformations are more successful when approached as an ongoing process versus a moment in time. Communication is central to supporting change of any kind, big or small. Whether swapping the regular coffee stocked in the kitchen or reorganizing a department, developing the right ...
October 18, 2022
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Create an Inclusive Interview Environment
In today’s difficult hiring market, diversity and inclusion are top of mind for candidates seeking employment. In a survey by Monster, 62% of respondents said they would turn down a job offer if the company didn’t seem to support diversity. Your hiring managers and recruiters have an ...
October 11, 2022
Workplace Culture | Quiet Quitting: Employee Engagement Issues in Disguise
The term “quiet quitting” swept the corporate world this summer, leading to debates over what it meant and if it mattered. Quiet quitting is described as employees performing the basic requirements of their jobs and nothing more. A lack of engagement or psychological detachment is at the root ...
October 4, 2022
Dear HR Manager from Rolling out the Red Carpet
Dear HR Manager, I am excited to say we have identified a great candidate for a role on my team and will be extending a formal offer tomorrow. I want to show this candidate that we want them on our team and that they have a future in our organization. What recommendations do you have...
September 20, 2022
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | How to Navigate Polarizing Conversations
Polarizing topics are difficult to navigate. There are an endless number of topics that incite strong opinions, including politics, religion, gun control, and abortion laws, to name just a few. A Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) poll reported that 56% of respondents observed an ...
September 6, 2022
Dear HR Manager from At a Loss for Words
Dear HR Manager, My direct report recently applied for a senior-level position. He was excited about the opportunity and threw himself into preparing for interviews. There were a lot of strong candidates, and one of them was selected for the position. My direct report is a talented member of ...
August 9, 2022
Workplace Culture | Bringing Purpose to Your People
Your individual purpose is a driving force that brings value to your life. It may influence your decisions and motivate you in certain situations. McKinsey research shows that 70% of employees believe their jobs express their individual purpose. This is good news because employees with a clear ...
August 2, 2022
Dear HR Manager from Work-Life Balance Advocate
Dear HR Manager My team worked overtime during the pandemic to meet production goals and did not complain about the extra hours. However, now that we are back to “normal,” I noticed that a few of them will respond to emails outside of business hours and stay late at the office. I worry they ...
July 19, 2022
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | The Power of Pronouns
Words are powerful. Names and pronouns, in particular, represent an important part of a person’s identity. LGBTQ+ colleagues are validated every time a colleague uses their appropriate pronoun. Inclusive employers send a strong signal to employees by asking and using their preferred pronouns. ...
