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HR is often left out of AI plans, despite the need for upskilling and inclusion
Although people and change management play a major role in AI adoption, HR isn’t always part of the conversation, McLean & Co. says. By Carolyn Crist Listen to the article3 min As companies rapidly adopt artificial intelligence tools in the workplace, HR and organizational leaders should be involved to ensure new changes can be implemented successfully, according…
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How to make employees feel included, according to researchers
Burnout and inclusion are statistically intertwined, Boston Consulting Group said in a recent report. Ryan Golden, Senior Reporter Listen to the article3 min Nearly half of employees globally are dealing with burnout, but a small series of inclusion-boosting practices may help organizations address burnout, Boston Consulting Group said in a June 11 report. The firm said its…
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Deloitte 2024 Gen Z and Millennial Survey reveals purpose-driven generation
According to Deloitte’s Gen Z and Millennial Survey, today’s younger employees are highly purpose driven. If we don’t provide opportunities for our employees to find personal meaning in what they do, we risk being unable to attract or retain purpose-driven people who willingly go over and above for the business. Business leaders have been aware…
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1 in 3 companies don’t have a pay equity strategy, survey shows
Closing the pay gap has become an urgent priority as companies move to comply with new laws and attract and retain talent, a new report indicates. By Carolyn Crist Although more companies say they’re striving for pay equity and transparency, about 34% still don’t have a pay equity strategy in place, according to a June 27 report from…
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EEOC releases anti-harassment guide for contractors
The federal agency wants to empower the industry to make the jobsite safer for all workers, Vice Chair Jocelyn Samuels said. Julie Strupp Senior Editor Listen to the article5 min Dive Brief: Dive Insight: Construction has been a priority for the EEOC during the Biden administration. The EEOC’s Strategic Enforcement Plan for 2024-2028 includes a focus on…
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Don’t request feedback only to ignore it, report reminds employers
While many employers now understand the importance of listening to workers, McLean & Co. said, employees still say they don’t feel heard. Kathryn Moody Senior Editor Listen to the article2 min Employers must be wary of asking employees to lend their voice if they’re not prepared to take action on that feedback, a McLean & Co.…
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Employee skill growth is too slow — and it may drive some managers to quit, survey says
The tech skills gap has troubled employers for years, a problem that the emergence of AI has only worsened. Kathryn Moody Senior Editor Listen to the article2 min Dive Brief:
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Confusion over workplace etiquette makes employees unsure how to act, survey says
Authenticity, or allowing employees to bring their full selves to work, is a key part of building a strong workplace culture, but some topics remain fraught. Listen to the article3 min Dive Brief: TRENDLINE Inside HR’s shifting compliance landscape Dive Insight: The workplace has been inching toward a more casual approach for years now, even prior…
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How fostering DEI can improve safety and reduce workplace injury risks
Thinking about workplace design can help accommodate workers with different abilities, body types and cultural preferences, according to the National Safety Council. By Carolyn Crist Workplace injury prevention programs that incorporate diversity, equity and inclusion principles can reduce worker risks and create a culture of safety, according to a June 10 report from the National Safety Council. Different…
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Are we taking employee wellbeing too far?
With growing concerns about the impact of hybrid working on connection, team management and culture, is the focus on individual wellbeing being prioritised over that of the needs of organisations and customers? During the pandemic and in its aftermath, leaders understandably put employees’ physical and mental health at the top of the priority list. Since…
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