In today’s competitive business landscape, culture is more than a buzzword—it’s a business imperative. With over 161 million people working in the U.S. daily, studies show that 58% of workers believe society is uncivil. U.S. workers experience 202 million acts of incivility each day, costing an estimated $2 billion annually. These statistics highlight a critical […]
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, the labor market tightened across Colorado and especially the Western Slope. Conditions haven’t changed. That makes it more important than ever for organizations to recruit and retain great employees from underrepresented populations. The Western Colorado Human Resource Association hosted an educational session for members featuring employers that have built […]
Human resource professionals and business managers serve on the front lines in a rapidly evolving world of work. They face not only global health challenges, but also economic and social uncertainty, environmental concerns and the expectations of an increasingly diverse workforce. At the same time, financial systems have moved away from models that define business […]
When justice advocate Jane Elliott speaks to audiences, she often begins with a request: “I want every white person in this room who would be happy to be treated as this society in general treats our citizens — our black citizens — if you, as a white person, would be happy to receive the same […]
This summer, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) issued the results of a study on the persistence of racial inequity in the workplace. Titled “The Journey to Equity and Inclusion,” the study revealed that 49 percent of Black HR professionals said discrimination based on race or ethnicity exists in their workplaces in contrast to […]
An upcoming conference in Grand Junction will offer information about topics related to three Cs — managing conflict, improving communication and advancing corporate social responsibility. The Western Colorado Human Resource Association fall conference scheduled for Sept. 26 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 743 Horizon Drive in Grand Junction. To register or obtain more information, […]
Earlier this year, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission introduced proposed enforcement guidance on unlawful harassment. An enforcement guidance document details agency policy and explains how laws and regulations apply to specific workplace situations. While there’s no public timeline for the guidance to be further reviewed and adopted, the document provides helpful information and practical […]
In previous centuries, most workers traded manual labor for pay. With the evolution of the industrial age, livelihoods were increasingly made in manufacturing and other machine-enabled jobs. A typical career began in an entry level position, and employees advanced to more complex jobs that came with more responsibilities and income. Workers tended to remain with […]
A silent shift occurred sometime during the first quarter of 2015, when the millennial generation became the largest cohort in the United States workplace. Millennials ousted baby boomers, who’ve had the highest work force participation for all but three of the last 25 years. That’s according to the Pew Research Center, which also noted in […]
A recent report published by the Society for Human Resource Management Foundation and Economist magazine Intelligence Unit explored several trends in the 21st century work force. The report delves into changing worker expectations, the effects of technology and the emerging work force. The issue for businesses and organizations is whether or not they’re ready. Here […]