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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 ›
The Importance of Employee Resource Groups Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) bring a lot of value to companies. According to a 2023 research by data analysis and research firm Workhuman, employees who participate in ERG experience higher levels of psychological safety, … Read more ›
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are a growing presence in corporate life. These internal workplace affinity groups offer an opportunity for workers with common identities and interests to build a supportive community based on shared experiences. Employee resource groups can be … Read more ›
From pay disparities to imbalanced leadership roles, the conversation around increasing gender diversity has reached the core of workplace dialogues. While strides towards inclusivity are admirable, gender diversity remains more an aspiration than a reality in many industries. Read more ›
In the fast-evolving landscape of technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping the way we work, learn and connect. And while AI as it applies to machine learning has been around for quite a while, we’re … Read more ›
With layoffs, company reorgs and employee disengagement, organizations are looking for big improvements to the employee experience in order to retain employees who are engaged and productive. Improving employee connectivity, development and opportunities for growth are top of mind for … Read more ›
In this article, we’ll delve into what people development is, explore its myriad benefits for individuals and organizations, provide examples of types of people development programs, and spotlight several companies that excel in implementing these programs. Read more ›
In the fast-paced, ever-evolving landscape of the modern workplace, the importance of employee connections and team member connections cannot be overstated. These connections play a pivotal role in facilitating engagement, which, in turn, contributes significantly to individual and organizational growth. … Read more ›
Reverse mentoring is an emerging mentoring practice that can benefit organizations and employees. This article explores what a reverse mentoring program is, its advantages, and best practices that can help you make the most of this modern mentoring format. … Read more ›
Career development is the process of building knowledge, experience, and skills that will help an employee reach long-term career goals. Career development is different from employee development, which is more focused simply on gaining skills and experience, often in areas … Read more ›
Companies who want to thrive for the long term understand the importance and benefits of making diversity, equity, and inclusion a priority. Several research reports have shown positive correlations between DEI initiatives and better financial performance and innovation. Why … Read more ›
Without effective leadership, organizations can’t reach their full potential. While some people are natural leaders, leadership is a skill that can be learned, and it pays for companies to foster great future leaders by providing training and development. Development programs … Read more ›
Peer mentoring matches mentors and mentees with similar job titles, backgrounds, or levels of experience. These programs may match participants individually or in groups with specific goals, e.g., transfer of knowledge during onboarding. In contrast to traditional mentoring, which matches … Read more ›
Mentoring is an age-old practice that has gained new relevance—and organizational support—in today’s workplace. Mentoring helps individuals realize their potential and organizations thrive, with benefits including career and leadership development for a strong talent pipeline, higher engagement and performance and … Read more ›
