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As organizations evolve, many are transitioning from focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) to Inclusion and Diversity (ID). This shift raises important questions about our goals and strategies in fostering an inclusive workplace. #Inclusion #Diversity #HR #WorkplaceCulture

Retaining talented employees has always been crucial for an organization’s stability and success. However, since the COVID-19 pandemic, the landscape has shifted dramatically. With new work models and evolving attitudes toward work-life balance and career success, HR professionals are increasingly focused on strategies to retain valuable talent, especially as turnover rates are projected to rise. Retention rates can vary significantly by sector. For instance, industries like tech, finance, retail, and healthcare often face higher turnover due to specific challenges. Despite this, a retention rate of 90% remains the goal for many organizations. Is your organization trending toward or exceeding that 90% retention rate? If so, we’d love to hear what strategies are working for you! For insights on keeping employees happy and engaged, check out our latest article from the HR News Team! https://lnkd.in/gdsmSi3n #EmployeeRetention #HR #WorkplaceWellbeing

The Rise of Incivility at Work: This is the age of DEI and an emphasis on the importance of developing and maintaining a healthy workplace culture, yet workplace incivility—disrespect, insensitivity, and rudeness among those we interact with at work—is on the rise according to numerous employee polls. Why? And what can we do about it? Please share your thoughts. Check out the latest article from our HR News Team on ways to help turn the tables on incivility: https://lnkd.in/egwtdwUa

HR Metrics   Metrics require data, so amassing data in a centralized HR information system allows HR to recognize and track helpful patterns in behavior and outcomes. The use of metrics should be an ongoing HR activity to ensure an accurate assessment of procedures, and allow for their timely adjustment if and when needed. For example, here is a simple formula to determine cost per hire: Internal recruiting costs + external recruiting costs ÷ Number of hires = Cost per hire What metrics do you use most often? What metrics would you like to see if the future?   Share what's important to you in the comments below.   Just remember: If you don’t measure it, you can’t manage it.   For more information, check out the latest article from our HR news team: https://lnkd.in/gKMGybmk

Can an employer ban political discussion in the workplace to avoid such emotionally charged conflict and disruption? Technically, yes—but is it a good idea? When employees are forbidden from expressing their opinions, be they work-related or not, they tend to feel micromanaged, disrespected by their organization, and more disengaged from their coworkers. How does your organization maintain a respectful workplace in a politically charged social climate? For ideas on maintaining a respectful workplace while respecting everyone's differences, check out the latest article from our HR Team: https://lnkd.in/dgRejsKf

#DiversityandInclusion #Opportunities #Talentdevelopment #Teamwork

While employers and HR professionals have made great progress in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion in recent years, there’s an area in which DEI efforts have been lacking: social class. By not addressing the inequities of class discrimination, organizations are both putting themselves at a disadvantage and denying opportunity to capable people struggling to find suitable work. What is your organization doing to raise the Class Ceiling? Share ideas below. For more information on this topic, check out the latest article from our HR News Team: #DiversityandInclusion #Opportunities #Talentdevelopment #Teamwork https://lnkd.in/dEkHqqGA

The term neurodiversity was coined twenty-five years ago to further the acceptance of autism as a natural variation in the way people’s brains process information, sensory perception, and social interaction. Neurodivergence has commonly been characterized in a negative way, as a disorder to be fixed. But such variation has come to be recognized for the positive things it can offer, including in the workplace. And various organizations, from government to Fortune 500 companies, are exploring and utilizing some of the qualities a neurodiverse employee can bring to a job, from the ability to maintain focus doing a repetitive task to enhanced computer or math skills. What is your organization doing to embrace differences and tap into your employees natural skill set? Please share in the comments below. To learn more on this subject, check out the latest article from our HR news team: https://lnkd.in/gG8wJ9cC #diversity #natualtalent #differnces #inclusion

Overtime-rule-changed on July 1st 2024, or did it? The (FLSA) requires that when most U.S. employees work more than a 40-hour work week, they get paid more. But so-called EAP employees, those categorized as “executive, administrative, or professional,” have been specifically exempt from the FLSA’s minimum wage and overtime protections when: ✅ They are paid a salary, ✅ The salary is not less than a minimum salary threshold amount, and ✅ They primarily perform executive, administrative, or professional duties. The new rule addresses the plight of many salaried “white collar” workers who don’t make an especially high salary and work overtime without the benefit of a time-and-a-half pay scale. But due to ongoing legal challenges, employers are uncertain as to whether the changes will actually take place or be soon blocked by the courts. Please share how your organization is handling these changes. For more details check out this article: https://lnkd.in/gjKjMspp #equalpay #compensation #wageregulations

The Benefits of Shift Swapping: “Shift swapping” is simply the practice of allowing hourly employees to trade regular work shifts with one another, should they have a personal event they need to attend. It’s not uncommon for demanding service industries to employ shift swapping to ensure that their bases are always covered. Companies that have rolled out shift swapping have found that the increased flexibility that shift-swapping brings to employees serves as a corrective to high turnover. There are many other benefits such as Improved morale, Less absenteeism and Less work for managers. How does your organization support work life balance while keeping up with the needs of the business? Please share your comments below. Enjoy this short read on ways to embrace and roll out shift swapping. #worklifebalance #employeeengagement https://lnkd.in/gnQqSN3m