Piece it Together
There’s always something to talk about, so pull up a chair and let’s Piece It Together. Through articles written by our consultants, we share with you our take on the latest news, trends, and changes in HR, leadership and the workplace.
Read our latest posts or peruse our past articles. Please let us know if you have any comments or want more information on how we can help your organization.
Leading the Effort to Make DEI a Reality in the Workplace
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is getting more attention than ever and dedicated employees at all levels are initiating efforts at their companies to be more DEI focused. With the momentum swirling around this issue, HR Advisors Group hosted a webinar featuring three panelists who are highly involved and play key roles in the DEI efforts at their organizations
The panelists included:
- Rachel Gilbert, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager/Principal, Woodard & Curran
- Brad Strader, Principal, MKSK
- Amber Wendland, Senior Associate, Ayers Saint Gross
Although they are DEI leaders in their organizations, our panelists’ full time roles are in other professional disciplines. Rachel was an engineer for over 20 years before being […]
Rethinking Training and Development in a Virtual Workplace
Over the past several months, a virtual environment has become second nature to most of us. We have rounded the corner from “survival mode” and now businesses are going full speed ahead in resuming business operations and realigning their priorities in different ways than ever before.
It is critical to remember that employees want to learn, grow, and work toward reaching their career goals, even while working virtually. With many organizations maintaining a remote workforce indefinitely, there is a growing need to create solid virtual training and development programs that can be used for the long haul.
Learn what skills employees want to learn
Employees want to learn and develop while […]
Cultural Competence is Key to an Inclusive Workforce
As outrage over the deaths of George Floyd and others has spilled out into the streets, the issues of unequal treatment and non-inclusivity are on everyone’s mind both personally and professionally. Diversity and inclusion in the workplace has been an important topic at meetings I’ve attended for the past several years, but recent events have brought these issues front and center.
The events of late have compelled many organizations to respond in some way, whether it be reaching out to their employees and customers, making a public statement, and/or taking a public stance to condemn the violence and support people of color.
One thing is clear … doing nothing is […]
Wanted: “Quiet” at Home, My New Workplace Reality During COVID-19
The shelter-in-place mandate has forced many people to work from their homes. There have had to be adjustments to how people work…even for those, like me, who have worked from home for years.
For many years, I worked out of my kitchen – listening to my clients’ challenges, problem-solving with them and team members, providing guidance and coaching – all in the quiet of my home. As the only remote worker in my home before COVID-19, I could easily access my internal resources and harness my energy. The only road bumps as a remote worker occurred when my family came home early from school or work, and/or stayed home […]
COVID-19: Working Through These Challenging Times
The COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak and global pandemic has presented all of us with challenges that were unthinkable just a few months ago. For many, the workplace as we know it has changed and we’re scrambling to access information on the latest local, state and federal legislation and regulations to address this health crisis and protect our employees and businesses.
HR Advisors Group has been monitoring the information available, as well as holding virtual roundtables giving small groups of HR professionals in the A/E industry an opportunity to share information. This page shares the information we have found or has been discussed during our virtual sessions.
Our goal is to […]
Outbreak! How to Keep Your Cool and Your Business Running in the Wake of COVID-19
It would be an understatement to say that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is causing a lot of concern worldwide for both individuals and employers. Whether this virus has you in panic mode or you’re rolling your eyes at all the hubbub, it’s a good idea to know how to prepare in the event the outbreak reaches your town. Let’s take a look at some best practices for keeping employees safe and businesses running smoothly.
Limiting Contact with Others
It is common sense that limiting physical proximity and contact with other people also limits the opportunities to spread or catch germs. Some ways to do this in the workplace include:
- Implement […]
New Decade, New Generation, No Problem!
With a new decade upon us, it is only fitting to welcome the newest generation to join the workforce – Gen Z, people born after 1997. With Gen Z in the mix along with Millennials, Gen Xers, Baby Boomers, and the youngest of the Traditionalists/Silent Generation, there are now five generations represented in today’s workforce, as depicted by the graphic below from HR Technologist:
With Millennials and Gen Xers dominating the playing field, and Baby Boomers still very much in the picture, the workforce is already full of diverse perceptions, work styles, and preferences. It might be hard to imagine accommodating […]
Diversity and Inclusivity – Making it Part of Our Vocabulary
Recently, I’ve noticed that no matter what meeting I am in or conference I am attending, diversity comes up in conversations. The last several years, diversity and inclusion has received lots of media attention, both good and bad, and corporate America is putting initiatives together to focus on this issue.
The good news is that it’s gaining strength and attention. As diversity continues to be redefined we need to continue the discussion – diverse workforce, diverse seats at the table, equal pay for all, etc. Research has shown, and we have seen in our consulting business and in the HR world in general, that when […]