Today’s post comes to us from the Executive Director of The Workforce Institute, Chris Mullen, Ph.D., SHRM-SCP, SPHR.
What another jam-packed month for The Workforce Institute! There’s a lot to get to, so let’s get right to it. Here’s a recap of everything we discussed in March 2022 at the institute.
The People Purpose Podcast: Starting the Discussion — Pay Equity
We kicked off the month with a new episode of the People Purpose Podcast, focused on pay equity — a critical topic and one we will cover often, and in many forms, at the institute this year. In this episode, Chas Fields and Julie Develin discuss ways to identify gaps in pay, how technology can play a role in closing the gap, the need to teach managers to go through processes in unbiased ways, and how to use data when determining ways to analyze pay equity.
Can Assessments Replace Resumes?
In this post, David Creelman starts the conversation on whether the role of resumes in recruiting has become outdated and we should instead look to skills assessments in hiring. This is an important topic, and one that’s sure to inspire many thoughts, perspectives, and maybe even some changes.
International Women’s Day: Starting to Close the Pay-Equity Gap
In honor of International Women’s Day, Kate Bischoff provides critical actions companies can take to start closing the pay gap. Kate, who is an employment lawyer, looks at this topic from a legal standpoint and discusses how organizations can fix a longstanding problem without creating new ones.
A Closer Look at Pay Equity in Mexico
Ivonne Vargas takes a closer look at pay equity in Mexico. Pay inequity is a real problem, not just in the United States, but around the world. What does it look like in Mexico, and what steps can organizations there (and globally) start taking now to make change.
The People Purpose Podcast: The Dress Code Conundrum
Chas and Julie return with a conversation about workplace dress codes (or lack thereof). With millions of employees heading back to the office after two years of working from home, what does it mean for how we dress? Will we ever see three-piece suits again, or are PJs here to stay? Maybe the answer is somewhere in between.
Preparing for Pay Equity: Workforce Institute Weigh-In
Last month, we introduced the Workforce Institute Weigh-In, a new monthly feature on our blog. Each month, we pose a top-of-mind question from the world of HR and include several perspectives from our advisory board. This month, we ask, “What do organizations need to prepare for as they actively move to tackle the pay-equity challenge?”
The Latest on the Labor Shortage
In the first of two consecutive episodes of the popular “No Suits, No Slides!” video series, advisory board member John Frehse joins Dave Gilbertson in a no-frills conversation covering the latest updates on the ongoing labor shortage. Although the labor market is starting to recover, we’re still seeing the same challenges we saw pre-pandemic. What can organizations do to prepare for “the next normal”?
Top 5 Ways to Recruit (and Retain) Talent in a Tight Labor Market
John and Dave return with another can’t-miss video. Whether you’re looking to bring new talent onboard, or retain the high performers who are already part of your organization, you’ll want to hear what John and Dave consider the top five ways to attract and keep talent in today’s tight labor market.
The People Purpose Podcast: The Chronicles of PTO
March 2022 at The Workforce Institute wrapped up with another great episode of the People Purpose Podcast, this time looking at paid time off (PTO). Chas and Julie discuss the pros and cons of the three main PTO policies most organizations use. Which way attracts the most talent? Which has the most benefits? Which can cause the most headaches for HR or payroll?
