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How ESG Promotes Employee Engagement

Why is implementing ESG efforts beneficial for your business? ESG initiatives are helpful not only for the world at large but also for boosting engagement and retention internally. A recent study revealed that employers with ESG-related initiatives stated that their employer’s ESG goals made them proud to work there, made their jobs feel more meaningful, and made them want to stay with their organization. Read our blog to discover key tips for ESG initiatives and learn how to apply them in your workplace today.

How Your Company Can Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market

Today’s job market remains dynamic, despite industry cutbacks and concerns about a possible recession. Companies are hiring new employees daily. As more opportunities arise and competition intensifies, the power shifts toward job seekers. That’s why we’ve compiled the top five ways to stand out and attract top-tier talent in a competitive job market.

6 Ways to Build a Better Workplace for Neurodivergent Employees

Many of us face invisible battles that nobody is aware of, this applies to neurodivergent individuals as they face several challenges in the workforce. Below are six ways to create an inclusive environment where all employees thrive and feel valued both in and out of the workplace.

6 Ways to Better Engage Your Non-desk Employees

Engaging your in-person and remote employees might be second nature, but what about your non-desk workforce? Your non-desk employees, such as construction, healthcare, or service industry workers, can easily feel undervalued since they have different needs than desk-based employees. You can engage and retain your essential workforce by following these six impactful strategies.

How to Create a Safe Workplace for LGBTQ+ Employees

In an age emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion, the inability to create a safe environment for LGBTQ+ employees will lead to a higher turnover rate, impact your brand image, and affect profitability.

What is “Rage Applying,” and How Can You Prevent Your Employees from Doing It?

One day you have an employee on payroll, and the next day you’re scrambling to fill a position. Have you ever found yourself in a situation similar to this? Unfortunately, this isn’t a coincidence– the average employee turnover rate is rising. As of 2021, the national average annual turnover rate was 47.2%, and in 2022, that cost businesses $1 trillion. So, what causes an employee to jump ship?

Top 5 HR Challenges and How to Overcome Them

Are you tired of struggling to find the right talent for your organization? Are conflicts among employees disrupting your workplace? Do you find it challenging to manage remote teams effectively? You’re not alone if you answered yes to any of these questions. These are some of the most common challenges managers find themselves facing today.

5 Ways Women Can Establish a Leadership Presence in the Workplace

Have you ever looked around a boardroom or read a Fortune 500 magazine and noticed how male-dominated these spaces are? That’s not a coincidence. Women only started getting the opportunity to progress in business roles about 60 years ago, compared to the hundreds of years men have spent in leadership.

How You Can Invest in Black-Owned Businesses and Diversify Your Supply Chain

Black-owned businesses have a significant impact on their local communities! According to the 2020 Annual Business Survey (ABS) from the US Census Bureau, in 2020, there were over 130,000 Black-owned businesses totaling 1.3 million employees across the United States.

6 Simple Ways to Improve Company Culture

Whether you know it or not, your company’s culture has a tremendous impact on your business. For example, organizational culture has been shown to influence employee retention, productivity, and the ability to reach your business goals.

8 Tips for Hosting an Inclusive Office Holiday Party

The holidays are right around the corner! While this season is full of joy and festivities, it can be a stressful and challenging time for HR teams and business owners. There is plenty of planning that goes into company holiday parties. Of course, date, time, and location are all essential factors, but what about inclusivity?

How to Manage Political Discussions at Work

Have you ever been caught off guard by a political conversation in the wrong place at the wrong time? It’s common to experience this at family reunions or grocery checkout lines. Still, when politics bleed into our work environment, it can be a recipe for disaster. Most business owners promote team bonding. However, there are some types of conversations you want to steer clear of in the workplace.

8 Things You Should Never Ask Your Employees

The relationship between employers and employees is complex. On the one hand, managers and executives are essential resources to answer employee questions, foster growth, and ensure necessary work gets done. On the other hand, it’s important to remember that many topics and requests—including some that may feel harmless at the moment—are off-limits in conversations with employees.

6 Ways Companies Can Support Employees During Inflation

If you have noticed prices increasing at the gas station, grocery store, and housing market– you’re not the only one! Prices are soaring everywhere and impacting everyone. In fact, a survey by Statista found that 44% of U.S. adults now think inflation is the most pressing issue in the country.

What Is Supplier Diversity, and Why Is it Important?

There’s one thing that the top business in your industry all have in common to help procure new businesses — supplier diversity. Find out how to stay competitive by putting this key organizational insight into practice for your supply chain.

How to Effectively Manage PTO During Summer Months

PTO, or paid time off, is a great tool to ensure employees get to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside of the office. Unfortunately for employers, summer is when employees take the most PTO for vacations, pool days, and other warm-weather plans that take them away from work.

6 Ways to Celebrate Women in Your Workplace

How will you celebrate the women of your workplace this International Women’s Day? If you don’t have plans to show your appreciation for the occasion on March 8th, we’ve got some ideas for your workplace to recognize women’s rights and equality.

How to Get Certified as a Minority Business Owner—and Why You Should

Getting your business officially certified as minority-owned can open new opportunities for federal, state, local, and corporate contracts. In addition, minority certified business owners gain access to exclusive funding options and grants to assist with their business growth. Learn how you can benefit from becoming a minority-certified business owner today.

8 Tips on Minimizing and Addressing Workplace Negativity

Negativity is a problem in the workplace, and it can be challenging to address. But with these eight tips, you will find that managing negativity at work becomes more attainable than ever before.

Do’s And Don’ts Of Effective Employee Recognition

Recognition is a powerful tool for motivating your employees. It can be done in many different ways, and each method has its own effectiveness depending on the situation. This blog post will cover some of the more popular recognition methods, their benefits, and how to use them most effectively.

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How to Stop Workplace Burnout Before It Happens

Anyone can suffer from burnout. Burnout is often associated with long work hours or stressful work. The good news is, there are ways to prevent burnout. Identifying the first signs of burnout and taking action can help you avert full-blown burnout before it has too much effect.

Employee Coaching: Why it Matters and How to Become Great at It

Leaders and business owners should always strive to improve the performance of their employees. To improve their performance every day, your employees need encouragement along their journeys, and you can provide it by coaching them throughout their careers.

3 Ways to Create an Inclusive Environment in Your Workplace

A modern business cannot ignore the importance of diversity. Despite the efforts of many companies to attract a more inclusive and diverse workforce, we still have a long way to go. It isn’t enough to hire people from different nationalities, races, genders, and sexual orientations; everyone must feel comfortable and welcome in their new workplace, where they feel comfortable and at ease to be themselves.

How To Promote Mental Health Awareness In The Workplace

Promoting mental health awareness is essential in providing a good work environment. The past year has taken a toll on everyone worldwide, and it’s necessary to provide resources for your employees that emphasize and promote mental health awareness.

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