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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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The right to be boring: Team building without legal repercussions
After being fired for not being ‘fun’ enough, an employee took the company in question to court and won. How can employers ensure their team building events are successful and, above all, don’t land them in legal hot water? By Natasha Kearslake With a court victory for an employee sacked for not joining in with team-building…
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The dos and don’ts of appreciation: How companies can foster a people-focused workplace
As burnout and stress remain a constant in American workplaces, it’s time for business leaders to rethink their approach to employee wellbeing. Of employees whose wellbeing was suffering, a recent Gallup poll found that 75% were feeling underappreciated and considered leaving their job. So how can we ensure that employees feel content, productive, and valued? According to…
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How to factor all genders into pay equity discussions
Generally, discussions about pay equity focus on the gender pay gap between men and women but fail to consider those who identify as nonbinary and to address intersectionality. Ginger Christ As pay transparency efforts gain momentum across the country, pay equity discourse doesn’t always look at the whole picture, experts told HR Dive. Generally, discussions…
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Out with ‘Ostriching’, in with tackling challenging conversations head-on
By avoiding awkward conversations, we could be making the situation worse. As uncomfortable as it may feel, we need to communicate and, oftentimes, do so sooner rather than later. Here’s how. According to a poll, 80% of workers fear uncomfortable work conversations and put them off for as long as they can. But burying your head in…
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