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5 Crucial Skills You’ll Gain When You Work Toward Understanding Marginalized Employees

“How we show up with others is really a reflection of how we view ourselves.” My grandmother used to offer this piece of wisdom, and as we think about our diversity advocacy, it is worth remembering that our equity and belonging work is not about saving others as much as it is about growing and […]

Hot Desking is Heating Up the Return-to-Office Conversation

With the pandemic in the rearview mirror, the majority (66%) of workers are reporting that they’re back in the office full-time. Organizations are scrambling to find ways to cut costs and optimize their workspaces, but some previously lauded solutions are proving ineffective. One such nullified solution is hot desking. Though once viewed as a paragon […]

Are Deskless Workers Feeling Increasingly Undervalued?

In a previous blog post, we delved into the world of deskless employees, or the vast 80% of the global workforce that doesn’t operate from a desk. These individuals, ranging from pickers to pilots, play a pivotal role in our economies and touch various facets of our daily lives. However, recent data suggests a concerning […]

The Holiday Present Employers Don’t Want: Mitigating Risk During the Holiday Season

The holiday season is generally a time for celebration. However, employers should be particularly vigilant in their efforts to mitigate risk for employment claims. Below are some issues to keep in mind. Reducing Risk at Holiday Parties Holiday parties offer a great opportunity to connect with coworkers and colleagues. However, employers should consider the risks […]

Trends in Addressing Employee Work/Life Balance Needs

The push for greater work-life balance is a much talked about shift in employee needs—in fact, demands—over the past several years. This demand has been heightened, of course, by experiences during the pandemic. As many employees enjoyed the freedom and flexibility of remote or hybrid work schedules they got a taste for the balance they […]

Faces of HR: Bryan Otte on Being Proactive, Trust, and HR’s Impact on the Bottom Line

Before Bryan Otte got his start in the HR industry, he had an impressive career serving in executive marketing and operations roles at several of the nation’s leading news and entertainment companies. Prior to joining MGAC, a global boutique consultancy, Otte led his own HR consultancy, where he partnered with a diverse, global client base, […]

Bridging the Employee-Employer Divide: From Toxicity to Trust in the Age of AI

In recent years, a perfect storm of accelerating factors has roiled the corporate landscape. From the shockwaves of the pandemic to the ever-widening income gap between executives and their employees, there’s an evident and growing strain on the relationship between labor and management. If ‘The Great Resignation’ and ‘Quiet Quitting’ hadn’t tipped us off already, […]

Co-Sourcing Strategic Compensation Management in Health Care: Immediate Solution, Long-Term Benefits

Much has been said about health care workforce shortages when it comes to physicians, nurses, and other providers. But equally important are the shortages the non-clinical and shared services staff face. Compensation leaders support the optimization of labor resources so clinicians, the organization, and its leaders can run at peak performance. In partnership with HR […]

EntertainHR: Yippee-Ki-Yay! Best Practices for Your Holiday Party

Now that Thanksgiving has passed, the first frost has turned to the first snow (at least here in the Upper Midwest), and Michigan has beaten Ohio State (again), the transition to holiday season is underway, and everyone can resume their favorite December debate. Contrary to popular opinion, it’s not:  a) should adults receive gifts from […]

BPO: The Missing Link in Your HR’s DEI Strategy

The business process outsourcing (BPO) industry has been a transformative force for organizations, offering more than just cost savings and efficiency gains. One area where BPO can offer significant value is in addressing the critical issues of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) in the workplace. The DE&I Challenge in HR Conversations with HR leaders frequently […]