Category: Employee development

November 25, 2020

Workplace diversity is commonly viewed through the lens of representation—by increasing the number of employees with certain backgrounds and experiences, companies demonstrate their commitment to equality and fairness. While representation is crucial, a real commitment to diversity goes beyond merely […]

November 24, 2020

2020 has been an extraordinary year for people globally. In the United States, we’re dealing with the aftermath of a divisive and historic election; there is widespread social unrest; and, of course, we’re dealing with a global pandemic that has […]

November 23, 2020

Employers confronting diversity and inclusion issues may have their priorities backwards, according to speakers at an online panel hosted Nov. 19 by industry veteran Josh Bersin. HR practitioners who are new to D&I may believe their goal should be to […]

November 18, 2020

Months into the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of employees are still working remotely, with no immediate end in sight. Some major employers like Microsoft, Target, and Deloitte have extended their remote work policies to mid-2021 or announced plans to maintain them […]

November 16, 2020

President Donald Trump recently issued an unprecedented “Executive Order (EO) on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping” aimed at the federal workforce and federal contractors. The order purports “to combat offensive and anti-American race and sex stereotyping and scapegoating” through a […]

November 11, 2020

Managers generally assume their team members have a clear understanding of the expectations set for them; however, there is often a surprising gap between those expectations and employees’ understanding of them. Managers can’t assume they are always on the same […]

November 10, 2020

With over 40 percent of American employees now working from home, remote work is likely part of the new future of business. “Companies are going to see that some, maybe many, of the jobs they’ve always thought had to be […]

November 9, 2020

There has long been a disconnect between what employees learn during their formal education and what employers find they need on the job. That’s true not only for long-term employees but also even for those newly emerging from institutes of […]

November 6, 2020

Many struggling but optimistic employers have continued to offer medical, dental, and other benefits to employees on furlough during the COVID-19 pandemic. But with no immediate end in sight, they’re wondering what to do next. Employment Relationship Hasn’t Been Severed […]

November 5, 2020

From the logistical hurdles of remote work to the emotional impact of the uprising for black lives, the past few months have created significant personal and professional challenges for workers. In this context, a solid, supportive, and motivating company culture […]