Worker-led employee resource groups (ERGs) exist to make the workplace more inclusive. That's why well-supported ERGs help strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. It sounds pretty straightforward. Yet many DEI efforts fail. So what can you do to turn the tide and reconnect your DEI in the workplace island? ERGs can be an asset ...
Most leaders are comfortable and confident with employee motivation when they can offer attractive career incentives. But it is more of a challenge to keep workers engaged and motivated to excel when a promotion or raise is not an option. So, what can you do to retain your top performers at a time of great ...
Quiet quitting has become one of the new buzzwords in America's post-pandemic workplace. But what does it mean? And what can managers and leaders do about this trending phenomenon? Quiet quitting (also called soft quitting) appeals primarily to Gen Z and Millennials. But despite the name, it isn’t about leaving one's job. Instead, a quiet ...
The new American workplace is upon us, but why is it happening, and what does this brave new world of work look like? Moreover, how will the C-Suite and senior leadership teams adapt to these rapid changes amid the great resignation phenomenon? The COVID-19 pandemic saw lockdowns, self-isolation, and the closure of many bricks and ...
How do you intend to plan your company COVID recovery, do you have a post-COVID leadership strategy in place? And what will this new normal even look like? These questions encapsulate the ambiguity of the next few months and years as we transition to the post-pandemic era. Business leaders must embrace change and adjust leadership ...
The verdict is in, diversity is good for business at all organization levels. Those who have paved the way, the early adopters who prioritized gender parity and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) foci, reaped the benefits during 2021’s Great Resignation. They have picked up some of the best mid-career talent available by angling their hiring ...
The release of a new Women in the Workplace report from Lean In always conjures up ambivalent emotions. On the positive side, it’s undeniable that there are more efforts toward female representation in corporate America than ever before. Yet, seeing the movement in the right direction in such small measurements year after year can be ...
The US workforce has seen a wild surge of resignations across industries over the past several months. The mass exodus of workers was dubbed The Great Resignation, also known as the Big Quit. And it hasn’t just been retail and entry-level workers, but employees of all backgrounds and levels have been part of the movement. ...
How has your company recruiting fared in the last two years? According to a June 2021 survey from Indeed, 70% of respondents are participating in some form of job search. Despite those numbers, if you’re like a majority of businesses and leadership teams, you have likely found yourself wrestling with new and unexpected difficulties in ...
The past year has raised awareness on professional burnout as people struggled to balance the shifting demands of work, home, and family due to COVID-19. It has also brought to light the precarious position of career women, especially mothers trying to do it all at the expense of their physical, emotional, and mental health. EWF ...
