Cultivating a safe and inclusive work environment for LGBTQIA+ employees is critical for fostering a sense of psychological safety – an essential ingredient for high-performing teams. Managers and leaders play a pivotal role in ensuring that LGBTQIA+ employees feel valued and respected. Here are a few tips from the Officium team on how you can …
Monthly Archives: May 2024
Here’s Why Skills-Based Hiring May Be Your Company’s Key to Success
In the fast-evolving landscape of recruitment, traditional hiring practices are increasingly being recognized as outdated and ineffective. With global unemployment projected to reach 208 million, despite a vast pool of job seekers, it’s obvious that a new approach is needed. This is where skills-based hiring comes in. Skills-based hiring, also known as a skills-first approach, …
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Recruiting for a Diverse Future
Establishing a diverse workforce isn’t only an ethical choice, but a good business decision, as research has consistently shown that diverse teams regularly outperform homogeneous workforces when it comes to problem-solving and decision-making. While there are many perks to cultivating a diverse team, one main finding is that diversity of thought fosters creativity and innovation, …
The Rise of Clean Slate Laws in the U.S.
A glimmer of hope is emerging for individuals with backgrounds through the introduction of clean slate laws. With nearly 100 million individuals in the U.S. living with various forms of records, predominantly stemming from minor infractions like arrests and nonviolent misdemeanors, the need for reform is long overdue. The two laws that are leading the …
Navigating the Political Minefield: Can Your Job Survive Your Beliefs?
In the age of social media activism, it’s easy to forget that publicizing our political beliefs can have serious consequences, particularly in the workplace. Technically, there’s no federal law protecting employees from political discrimination. In fact, in most states, you can legally be terminated if your employer doesn’t agree with your political beliefs. When it …
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