Category Human Resources

2023’s Biggest Takeaways for DEI Leaders in HR

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By Ryan Whitacre for HR daily Advisor 2023 was a year of big change for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in corporate America. Anti-DEI sentiment gathered momentum in 2023 with the so-called “war on woke,” used by politicians and covered extensively by the national media. Additionally, the Supreme Court’s decision to end affirmative action in university admissions added to the evolving landscape of perceptions about DEI. As we watched the news cycle play out different narratives, our two decades of experience in inclusive executive search at Bridge Partners told us there is far more to uncover about corporate DEI…

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Employees Increasingly Looking to Employers, Not Colleges and Universities, for Education

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By Lin Grensing-Pophal for HR Daily Advisor In an era where tuition is skyrocketing, students and former students in the United States are grappling with a staggering amount of student debt. This financial burden is leading many to question the value of a traditional college education. As a result, a significant shift is occurring in the realm of post-secondary education, with employees increasingly looking to their employers to meet their educational needs. Cost of Education Skyrocketing The cost of higher education has become a major concern. Students and graduates collectively owe roughly $1.77 trillion (yes, with a “t”) in student loan…

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How to Actually Execute a 4-Day Workweek

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by  Coming out of the pandemic, the conversation about flexible work has largely focused on whether employees should return to the office — and how often. A third of U.S. workers who can do their jobs remotely now do so all the time. LinkedIn research shows that in May 2023, nearly one in nine U.S. job postings offered remote work, 13% of postings were hybrid, and 66% of applications were for remote and hybrid roles. A CEO told me that by putting the word “remote or hybrid” into the job description, the number of job applicants tripled. But a potential new disruption looms: We’re…

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Bored No More: Strategies to Conquer Boreout in the Workplace

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By Jeremy S. Strauss for HR Daily Advisor Employee engagement is the lifeblood of a thriving workplace.  We are all familiar with burnout, which can drain the energy and enthusiasm from even the most dedicated employees.  Burnout’s lesser known cousin is boreout.  This phenomenon is a subtle yet potent form of disengagement that arises when employees feel unchallenged, unstimulated, and ultimately bored in their roles. According to the latest findings from Gallup – the global analytics and advisory firm – employee engagement is declining and boreout is on the rise.  A number of elements are contributing to this trend.  Among…

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5 Tips to Help Your Remote-First Workplace Culture Thrive

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By Donna Platon for HR Daily Advisor Before 2020, having an exceptional workplace culture was synonymous with sprawling campuses and high-end amenities. But once people experienced the possibility and benefits of remote work, many had no desire to return to the office. Looking ahead, the ability to accommodate remote work may prove to be an important competitive advantage.   Creating a remote-first culture is not second nature to most. But when implemented, organizations are able to tap into talent across the country while reducing employee attrition. Building a remote-first culture is possible, but it won’t happen overnight. That’s because it requires new ways of…

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When Workers Can’t Afford to Stay on the Job

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By Lin Grensing-Pophal for HR Daily Advisor Across the country and around the globe, people are facing historic inflation and other cost-of-living pressures, adding significant financial strain and concerns for their future financial security. Given the enormous media attention to these trends, this is hardly surprising. What is surprising, however, is how these conditions are impacting employee retention. Financial Strain May Lead to Turnover One could be forgiven for assuming that employees facing financial strain would hold onto their jobs for dear life. After all, primary employment is where the vast majority of Americans receive the lion’s share of their income. But recent…

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Building a Virtual Training Program That Actually Works

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by Rebecca Riserbato for HubSpot In the past, onboarding involved sitting in a room and listening to your manager explain the role. Perhaps you’d take coffee breaks and grab lunch, but you almost always had to be on-site. However, since the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has changed. Virtual training has often become the default. There have been many benefits to this change — there are no geographic restrictions for who you hire and no need to pay for travel. Plus, you can be more inclusive, eliminating physical challenges that may affect employees. However, questions about effectiveness remain. Sales is a…

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The Best 30-60-90 Day Plan for Your New Job [Template + Example]

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by Erica Santiago for HubSpot I remember my first day at HubSpot. I was so nervous and had a million concerns swimming around in my head. Will I adapt to my new job? How long will it take for me to get the hang of things? Can I manage the workload and maintain a good rapport with my coworkers? Fortunately, my outstanding manager at the time prepared a comprehensive checklist to be completed over a few months, and it helped me slowly but steadily adapt to HubSpot. Fast forward a few years, and I'm a rockstar at my job. The…

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Why Do Salespeople Avoid Prospecting?

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BY GEORGE BRONTÉN for MEMBRAIN If there’s nothing else to do, salespeople should default to prospecting. That’s a pretty decent rule of thumb, one we’ve all heard more than once. After all, effective prospecting is the key to keeping the pipeline full and sales results consistent. But do salespeople use their downtime this way? Not usually. In fact, making “cold calls” is often the most-avoided critical task in sales. We procrastinate, we delay, we get busy, and we ignore its necessity. The result is a roller coaster pipeline, up and down, and unpredictable sales forecasts. But why? Paul Fuller, our CRO, had an interesting conversation with Frank Kniekamp recently, and…

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