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The End of Federal Diversity Training: Implications for HR Leaders In a significant move that has sent ripples through the HR and DEI communities, President Trump issued an executive order that mandates the immediate suspension of all federal DEI staff, with plans to dismantle these offices altogether. This order comes with sweeping implications for workplace equity, […]
Companies should prioritize high-quality employee experiences because they directly impact productivity, retention, and overall organizational success. Positive experiences foster employee engagement, satisfaction, and loyalty, leading to improved performance and reduced turnover. Furthermore, having a supportive work environment encourages innovation, collaboration, and employee well-being, enhancing the company’s reputation and attractiveness to top talent. Here’s how companies […]
In HRchat episode 616, we delve into progressive organizational practices and consider the benefits of encouraging a more holistic employee experience. Joining me on the pod today is Ben Whitter, Founder/Chief Experience Officer at HEX Organization and author of the new book, Employee Experience Strategy. Ben is recognized as one of the world’s leading management […]
Empowering Companies with Hourly Workforces I recently welcomed Sean Behr, CEO of Fountain, back to the HRchat pod to shed light on new strategies and technologies driving the recruitment of hourly workforces. Embracing generative AIc and earned wage access can empower companies, says Sean, to streamline their recruiting operations and build a diverse and engaged […]
Employee Communication Skills There are several factors that may contribute to the perception that people are getting worse at communication. One factor is the increasing reliance on digital communication such as texting, email, and social media, which can be more impersonal and less nuanced than face-to-face communication. Digital communication can also lead to miscommunication or […]
Twitter has been hitting the headlines over the past week following Elon Musk’s purchase of the social media giant. While fans of Musk, a self-described “free speech absolutist“, look forward to a future of more expansive dialogue, critics suggest that Musk wants to open the platform up to all – including controversial personalities such as […]
4 Reasons Why CEOs Support Investing in Language Training Employees of a company with an international scope must interact daily with employees from different countries who do not speak the same language as theirs. Under these conditions, it is obvious that language training for business can help to improve communication, but should this training be […]
“Just drop into my office and tell me what’s on your mind…” “If you need to report an issue or incident, call this number…” Organizations have relied on open-door policies and whistleblower hotlines for gathering feedback for a while. However, these methods are no longer proving effective — but were they ever really effective in […]
“Feedback is the breakfast of champions” – Ken Blanchard. These lines ring true because one of the greatest gifts an employer gives their team members is honest feedback. It’s an incredibly powerful tool that can grow and increase workplace productivity. Providing constant feedback is an excellent way of telling employees you know how they’re performing […]
Giving employees feedback is an important way to keep communication open, but when given the wrong way, it may end up causing more harm than good. The wrong approach can make employees feel underappreciated and uninterested in striving to do a better job. Here are 5 things NOT to do when giving employees feedback. Provide […]