Articles - HR Toolkit (Page 4)

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Mental Health & Wellbeing

Bridging the Racial Health Gap: How to Improve Mental Health and Remove Barriers to Care

Discover how to improve mental health in underserved communities, reduce disparities, and promote health equity for culturally diverse individuals.

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Mental Health & Wellbeing

The Perks of PTO: Time Away from Work Makes Employees Happier, Healthier, and More Productive

Discover the untapped potential of paid time off (PTO). Unveil why 55% of PTO goes unused in the US and its impact on employee burnout. Learn how embracing PTO boosts mental wellness, productivity, and even heart health. Explore strategies for companies to encourage PTO utilization.

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Diversity Holidays

Native American Heritage Month: Understanding the Past for a Better Future

November was first deemed Native American Heritage Month in 1990, when President George H. W. Bush approved a resolution designating

Dimensions of Diversity

Winning with Gen Z: Embracing generational diversity for business success

This column on generational diversity and tips in leading Gen Z was really popular with readers earlier this year, analyzing a topic on the minds of the executives and leaders I counsel and coach.

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Dimensions of Diversity

Guest Blog: Remote Work Boosts Job Opportunities for Disabled Employees and Helps Businesses

As we wrap up National Disability Employment Awareness Month, consider how remote work can change your business practices to fit the needs of disabled workers instead of requiring disabled workers to adapt to an inflexible environment.

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Inclusive Leadership

Inclusive Leadership: Accountability and Other Crucial Skills of Capable Executives

Elevate your leadership with insights on competence, emotional intelligence, and personal accountability. Master the skills to build great teams.

Communication

Inclusive Leadership: 7 Secrets to Better Workplace Communication and Stronger Teams

Cultivate engaged, productive employees with effective communication. Learn key tips and real-life insights for fostering diverse, thriving teams.

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Onboarding

Checklist - Inclusive Onboarding: Retaining Top Talent from Day One

This checklist highlights the importance of effective onboarding for talent retention and cost reduction, emphasizing the need to prioritize people, culture, and clear communication, while involving the team to create a welcoming and productive onboarding experience.

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ERGs & Committees

What is an Employee Resource Group? Answers to 5 Common Questions about ERGs, BRGs and Affinity Groups

How do you establish and maintain a successful ERG? In this article, you’ll find answers to common questions about Employee Resource Groups.

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Retention

Stay Interviews Help Keep Employees Happy and Engaged

Stay interviews are a great way to ensure they choose to remain with their company rather than leave for a competitor.

Communication

Can I Still Use Sir and Ma’am? When Should I Use Mr., Mrs., Ms., or Mx? What to Do When You Don’t Know Someone’s Gender

Asking which courtesy title – or honorific – the person uses is a best practice, just like asking a person’s pronouns. But what if you don’t know the gender of the person you are addressing – either because you are writing an email or making a cold call?

Remote & Hybrid Workforce

Virtual DEI Training for Remote Workforces: Building Culture When There Are No Walls

Remote and hybrid workforces necessitate new ways of thinking about leadership and the resources to train next generation leaders.