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Employees have a long history of forming structured groups within their companies to promote a sense of community, support and inclusiveness in the workplace as well as cultivate career development. These employee resource groups work to increase employee personal development, … Read more ›
Manager effectiveness is the ability for managers to help their teams be successful while serving the organization’s mission. Managers can make or break a workplace. Good managers are crucial for fueling strong performance, while bad managers can be major roadblock … Read more ›
Political moves, such as recent legislative changes in some U.S. states, have put certain DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) initiatives under scrutiny. Despite this, DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) remains critical for fostering fair, collaborative and innovative workplaces for … Read more ›
Mentorship programs benefit companies and employees. Companies that invest in mentorship programs experience better employee retention, higher levels of engagement and improved productivity. That’s because employees with good mentors tend to ‘accrue professional benefits’ such as rapid advancement, higher salaries, … Read more ›
Mentoring has repeatedly shown to have a positive impact on both organizations and their employees. A workplace mentorship program template can deliver significant benefits, including tangible improvements in job skills, knowledge, and leadership, resulting in a more capable and productive … Read more ›
Change is constant. In the ever-evolving landscape of modern work, organizational change is a given. Organizations across every industry recognize the need to adapt to shifting market dynamics, emerging technologies and evolving customer expectations. The concept of “organizational change” has … Read more ›
Ever wondered if your business is achieving its full potential? Organizational effectiveness is a strategy you can use to measure whether your company is thriving and successfully achieving its goals. In a world where competition is fierce, and innovation is … Read more ›
How would you describe the DNA of your company or workplace culture? Are your teams filled with positive, engaged employees striving to make a difference—not just in their individual careers but in tandem with your company mission? Or is the … Read more ›
What is an Employee Resource Group (ERG)? An Employee Resource Group (ERG) is a formal assembly of employees who connect based on shared characteristics or interests. These groups provide mutual support and strive to create a more inclusive workplace. Hosting … Read more ›
ERGs offer numerous values in the workplace. They provide a sense of community amongst underrepresented groups, have the potential to drive (and accelerate) a company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion progress, encourage growth and innovation, and increase employee engagement and improve … Read more ›
In the ever-evolving business landscape, one critical factor remains constant — employees are the heart and soul of any organization. How invested employees are in their positions can make or break a company’s success. But how do you measure success … Read more ›
Breaking down organizational silos is essential for functioning as a collaborative workplace. Siloed organizations generally have less innovation, efficiency, and poor decision-making. That’s why it’s vital for organizations to evaluate where and how silos are appearing between their employees. The … Read more ›
Employee disengagement is a significant problem affecting organizations worldwide, with a staggering 75% of employees feeling disengaged. In a recent video, Chronus CEO David Satterwhite highlights the crucial role of mentoring and employee resource groups (ERGs) in addressing this issue … Read more ›
What is an Affinity Group? Affinity groups consist of a group of individuals who share common interests or identities. In the workplace, these groups are commonly called employee resource groups (ERGs), employee groups, or business resource groups. Several affinity groups … Read more ›
Workplace engagement is stagnating. According to research firm Gallup, just 33% of employees were engaged at work in 2023—the smallest increase from 32% in 2022. Disengagement costs employers in the United States approximately $1.9 billion in lost productivity annually. However, … Read more ›
Reverse mentoring flips the standard mentoring script. Instead of older, more experienced employees imparting their wisdom, younger or less experienced employees guide the relationship in a reverse mentorship. Often, the goal is to tutor senior employees on technology. However, reverse … Read more ›
Diversity is good for business. Recent research from Boston Consulting Group—which spanned 27,000 employees in 16 countries—illustrated the different ways in which DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) initiatives boost financial performance. Companies that prioritize DEI are more likely to have … Read more ›
Professional development programs offer multiple benefits to organizations and their employees, with multiple benefits for both. Employees gain opportunities to grow professionally and personally, while companies gain workers with higher skill levels, a robust leadership pipeline, and stronger employee engagement, … Read more ›
