Hybrid work policies are a key consideration for almost all companies operating in the post-COVID world. In 2023, a study discovered that 74% of companies in the United States either use or want to start using a permanent hybrid work model. Also, 44% of employees in the US like the idea of a hybrid work… Read more »
Overcoming Unconscious Bias with Collaborative Intelligence
Unconscious bias is a tale as old as human civilization itself, yet, it still rears its head in the 21st-century workplace. Unchecked unconscious bias in an organization can limit your company’s growth and development…and detract from a positive work culture. The good news is that you can overcome unconscious bias through a combination of natural… Read more »
8 Steps to Create a Powerful DEI Dashboard for Your Company
The importance of DEI is widely reported. But many organizations fail to implement good diversity and inclusion practices. Therefore, a DEI dashboard tool can help by allowing you to analyze and visualize your DEI data in a simple way — supporting data-driven decisions to improve inclusion and diversity. In this article, we’ll dive into 8… Read more »
7 Tips for Using Technology in Remote Training and Onboarding
Technology has allowed remote work to become one of the most popular business models in modern industry. Like it or not, remote work is here to stay, and it brings many benefits to businesses. So, it is time to start paying close attention to remote training and onboarding. Photo by Gilles Roux on Unsplash Remote… Read more »
Key Stats for Gender Diversity Recruiting in the Workplace
Many companies want to attract and keep employees from all genders, realizing the benefits of having a diverse staff. This is where gender diversity recruiting comes into play. What is Gender Diversity Recruiting? Gender diversity recruiting is when you actively try to hire people from various gender backgrounds. It’s about making sure that everyone, regardless of… Read more »
7 Effective Ways to Use AI in Job Recruitment
As a recruiter, your biggest challenge is finding applicants who can contribute something new and valuable to a company. A recent study shows that it takes one recruiter an average of 15 hours per week to find a suitable candidate for one role. But with AI in job recruitment that job gets a lot easier. Fortunately,… Read more »
AI and DEI Evolution: How to Craft a More Inclusive Workplace
AI and DEI are pillars of the modern workplace. It’s hard to ignore their collective impact on organizational goals and culture. AI (Artificial intelligence) unlocks new levels of productivity. While DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) boosts team performance by keeping employees satisfied. Naturally, mixing AI and DEI practices can really help your company. The way… Read more »
Lazy Girl Jobs [AKA Work-Life Balance]
With over 17 million views, the #lazygirlsjob trend is big news on TikTok, but what is a Lazy Girl Job? Term coiner Gabrielle Judge the ‘Antiwork Girlboss’ explains that the term is not a dig at women or their work ethic (or lack of it), but an ironic term to challenge the go-hard-or-go-home toxic culture… Read more »
20 Gender Identity Terms You Should Know
The conversation around gender identity is evolving in general and at work. It’s a complex and delicate subject with a lot of diverse terms. Because of this, mistakes happen. For example, if refer to a colleague with a pronoun they don’t use that could cause problems in the workplace. In this article, we’ll explain the… Read more »
5 Top Hiring Trends in 2023 [and beyond]
Is your company thriving in 2023? It all depends on how smoothly you can switch gears and improve your recruitment techniques. We’ve all dealt with difficulties stemming from the economic downturn, like a more competitive job market, difficulty keeping key employees, and elevated turnover costs. But there are even more changes. We aren’t claiming to… Read more »
5 Top Racial Diversity Stats + Expert Tips for Job Descriptions
As the modern workplace emphasizes racial diversity, hiring people from different racial backgrounds is more important than ever. Having different races in our workplace is good. It means we get lots of different ideas and experiences. So, this helps us solve problems better, come up with new ideas, and also makes our employees happier. Awareness… Read more »
Why Boundaries at Work are Important [and How to Set Them]
Setting boundaries at work could be just as important as having healthy relationship boundaries at home. They say if you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life. For everyone else, it’s estimated that you’ll work 90,000 hours throughout your lifetime. That works out to spending about one-third of your life… Read more »
7 Incoming Human Resource Changes (and How to Prep for Them)
There’s been a technological transformation for the past two decades, and it’s accelerated in recent years. We’ve seen a shift towards remote work — as many as 31% of employers now allow it. And several organizations are introducing automated systems for payroll and admin. These human resource changes require a new way of thinking. In this… Read more »
8 Virtual Team Building Activities for Remote Workers
With the ongoing shift towards remote work, many companies are finding it challenging to maintain a sense of team unity and foster strong relationships with their remote employees. A study published by Harvard Business Review shows that remote employees tend to quit at higher rates than their office-based peers. Fortunately, virtual team-building activities are a… Read more »
5 Examples of a Diversity and Inclusion Plan Template
DEI culture in your company starts with a solid strategy. Think of this as creating a road map to your DEI goals. If you’re not sure where to start, these 5 examples of a diversity and inclusion plan template might be useful. What is a Diversity and Inclusion Policy, and why is it important? Before… Read more »
