As Americans quit their jobs at record rates, employers are struggling to survive The Great Resignation. Organizations may not know what steps to take next to improve employee retention, or their ability to land the talent they need. One powerful tactic many employers may not have considered: improve the organization’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Employers are likely to see a marked decline in resignation rates and stand out in the labor markets if they create work environments where everyone will feel a sense of belonging– regardless of sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, socioeconomic status, etc. MP’s HR experts share approaches employers should utilize to embrace diversity and inclusion in their culture and survive The Great Resignation. Read the article to:
– Find out three strategies employers must use to improve diversity and inclusion in their workplace
– Get proven strategies for creating a more inclusive company culture at all levels
– Learn practical tactics to recruit with diversity and inclusion in mind
– Discover why your company’s definition of “diversity” may be too limited
Archives for April 2022
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP): 3 Key Reasons Your Companies Need One in 2022
In 2022, many employees and their family members are facing a wide array of personal problems and life challenges. With the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and concerns about climate change, people have more reasons to feel stressed than ever. Per a 2020 CDC report, rates of anxiety and depression doubled in the US, as did the rate of people reporting suicidal thoughts. If they don’t already offer one, this year employers and their human resources departments should seriously consider offering an employee assistance program (EAP). Here are some key reasons employers will benefit from offering an EAP in 2022 (and beyond). Read the article to:
– Learn why EAPs are necessary to win the talent war
– Find out how offering EAPs could improve business outcomes
– Discover how EAPs lower the number of sick days employees take
– Outline how EAPS will help employers thrive through The Great Resignation
New eBook! Avoiding DOL Audits: A 2022 Comprehensive Guide for Employers
Employers should be taking steps to avoid a Department of Labor (DOL) audit every year. However, in 2022, the DOL has announced they’ll be conducting significantly more audits. This year, careful preparation will be especially vital to an organization’s success. A complaint to the DOL could create serious financial consequences for an employer. Noncompliance with federal and state employment laws may incur steep penalties and fines, trigger legal action, and deeply damage an employer brand. Amidst The Great Resignation, a strong employer brand is crucial to landing top talent. This eBook covers the benefits employers will reap when they dedicate time and resources to avoiding a 2022 audit process with DOL investigators. Additionally, the eBook outlines steps employers should take to ensure employees are properly classified and conduct internal wage and hour audits, as well as FMLA audits. Download the eBook to:
• Get tips for performing thorough and effective internal compliance audits
• Learn best practices for reducing legal risk and exposure in the workplace
• Outline trainings every manager must receive in 2022
• Find out the workplace posters every employer must display for compliance—and how to share them with remote employees
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) in 2022: What Employers Must Know
In 2022, every employer and human resources department should seriously consider offering an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP services have become increasingly critical for a few reasons. Firstly, employees and their family members face unprecedented life challenges and personal problems in the face of the pandemic. A second factor is the recent war in Ukraine, which has been devastating to witness and is creating concerns about a global or nuclear war. Lastly, an EAP will be critical if employers want to return their team to the workplace. This change may bring on extra stress for employees. MP’s HR experts share what employers need to know about EAPs in 2022. Read the article to:
• Outline what services EAPs could include, in addition to short-term counseling
• Find out the steps to offering an EAP
• Learn why EAPS are crucial in 2022
• Discover the link between EAPs and improved employee job performance
The Great Resignation and DEI: Essential Updates for Employers
Employers across every industry are feeling the pain of the Great Resignation. Americans have quit their jobs at a record pace in the last couple of years, leaving very tight labor markets everywhere. Per a Pew study, the US had its highest “quit rate” in 20 years in November 2021. The New York Times recently noted that even in blue-collar industries, workers have left their jobs and are becoming more selective than ever about their next roles. (Typically, being so selective about roles is a luxury limited to those of a higher socioeconomic status.) In today’s job market, workers at all levels are demanding better options, including, but not limited to, their work environments, compensation, opportunities for remote work, and a general sense of belonging, among others. One of the most significant contributing factors to these high resignation rates is a lack of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in workplaces. Here are critical considerations employers need to understand about the connection between DEI and The Great Resignation. Read the article to:
• Find out why employees aren’t willing to stay at companies that aren’t inclusive in 2022
• Learn why remote workers may be especially prone to leaving due to a lack of DEI
• Outline statistics proving that employees are leaving due to a lack of DEI at higher rates than ever
• Discover how employers should be considering DEI when performing succession planning
Employee Engagement Checklist: 9 Cost-Effective Strategies for 2022
In 2022, it’s critical to prioritize employee engagement. Losing high performing team members is costly, has a negative impact on morale, and will directly affect business outcomes. Research has repeatedly demonstrated that employee engagement strategies are the key to improved productivity, fewer absence issues, and higher employee retention rates. Designating time and resources to improve employee engagement and overall employee happiness is an investment in a company’s most valuable resource: a highly engaged workforce. Notably, most employee engagement ideas are free or cost very minimally. MP’s HR and compliance experts share a checklist of nine proven strategies for improving company culture and boosting employee engagement. Download the checklist to:
• Find out how to improve engagement across your entire workforce (or team)
• Learn tactics for strengthening relations with disengaged employees
• Outline cost-effective ways to help an employee feel more ownership over their roles and work
• Find out powerful team building tactics that consume minimal managerial time
• Discover employee engagement ideas that are of no cost to your organization