Building Inclusive Onboarding Programs
According to a study by the Harvard Business Review, onboarding programs can lead to increased employee productivity, engagement, and retention. The study found that new hires who went through a structured onboarding program were 58% more likely to be with the company after three years, compared to those who did not have such a program. In addition, the study found that new hires who participated in a structured onboarding program were 69% more ...
Creating Equitable Compensation Strategies for Globally Dispersed Workforces
One of the most important things to do when creating an equitable compensation strategy is to make sure that all employees are being fairly compensated for their work. This includes ensuring that employees are paid equally for doing the same job, regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, age, religion, ability, or any other characteristic. What are some common compensation strategies? There are many different compensation strategies that ...
Strategic Initiatives for Inclusive Collaboration
Often, DEI initiatives focus primarily on building a diverse team. Inclusion itself may fall to the wayside when an inclusive environment can truly thrive by inviting each member to participate in collaborations– particularly those who are accustomed to being silenced, ignored, or patted on the back instead of being listened to. In order to produce high-quality collaborative results, a team must 1) offer opportunities for reflection, and 2) ...
Why neurodivergent employees are an asset to your company
Neurodiversity is a term used to describe the diversity of human brains and nervous systems. This includes people with conditions like ADHD, autism, Tourette's syndrome, dyslexia, bipolar disorder, and OCD. Neurodivergent people have differences in the way they think, learn, and process information. Each of these conditions can present unique challenges for individuals who have them, as well as for their families and employers. Neurodiversity ...
Four Ways to Start Becoming More Inclusive at Work
Having a diversity program is not enough. There needs to be action taken in order to create an inclusive environment for all. This includes things like ensuring that people of all marginalized groups feel welcome, heard, and accepted. It also means creating opportunities for everyone to succeed. By taking these steps, businesses can increase innovation, performance, and employee happiness while also decreasing turnover. So why don't more ...