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Hello, HR Pros! 🙂 In case you missed it, March is Women’s History Month — a reminder that equality isn’t just policy, it’s a commitment. From pay gaps to glass ceilings, HR holds the key to progress. Read on…

On the agenda: 

👫🏻 Workplace Equality: HR’s year-round mission.

💪 Lighten Your HR Workload: 150+ templates to streamline your tasks.

😤 Unhappy Employees: According to a recent report.

THE HR SPOTLIGHT

Advancing Workplace Equality: HR’s Year-Round Mission

As March winds down and Women’s History Month comes to a close, let’s not pack away our commitment to gender and workplace equality just yet. 🌷 Aspects such as the pay gap, policies, and leadership role availability still remain issues for women, and HR professionals are uniquely positioned to drive meaningful change.

The Current Landscape: Recent data from Pew Research Center reveals that in 2024, women earned an average of 85 per cent of what men earned, a modest improvement from 81 per cent in 2003. However, progress has plateaued, underscoring the need for renewed efforts. Worldwide, women are earning approximately 77 cents for every dollar earned by men. At that pace, achieving global gender parity could take an estimated 134 years! Clearly, you can't afford to hit the snooze button on this issue… ⏰

Leading by Example: Companies like H&M and Gap are setting the standard with diverse leadership teams and proactive gender equality initiatives. Accenture’s inclusion in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index further demonstrates a commitment to transparency and advancement in this arena.

HR Focus Areas:

• Conduct Pay Audits: Regularly assess compensation structures to identify and address disparities.​

• Promote Inclusive Policies: Implement flexible work arrangements and parental leave to support employees equitably.​

• Foster Leadership Development: Create mentorship programs aimed at advancing women into leadership roles.​

Remember, addressing gender inequality isn't just a once-a-year task — it's an ongoing commitment. Let's keep the momentum going beyond March and STRIVE for workplaces where equity isn't just an initiative but the norm. 💪

For a deeper dive into the gender pay gap, read our comprehensive guide:

FRIDAY’S STEAL

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TREND WATCH

Majority of Employees Dissatisfied With Current Work-Life Balance; Impacts Retention and Output

Economic Times — ​A significant 52 per cent of respondents have expressed dissatisfaction with how they manage personal and professional responsibilities, while just 36 per cent have reported being satisfied with their current work-life balance, said the report by a staffing and HR solutions provider.

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👥 Five Generations: A Multigenerational Workforce — Key strategies for successfully managing a multigenerational workforce. [HR News]

⚠️ ‘It's Very Dangerous’: Pitfalls of Overselling Roles — Academic warns HR about the risks of overselling roles and leading to disappointment. [HR Reporter]

🔪 Leadership Tension in Uncertain Times — Deloitte highlights how HR can help leaders thrive amidst uncertainty. [Deloitte Insights]

🛠️ Dell Shrinks Workforce Amid DEI Push — Dell shrinks its workforce but stays committed to DEI and workforce transformation. [HR Grapevine]

HR WISDOM

20 Fun and Creative Employee Engagement Activities and Ideas

Making sure your employees feel consistently engaged in their jobs means that they will be constantly excited and ready to contribute to the company’s growth. Otherwise, they will become bored, feel unappreciated and unhappy, and inevitably move on.

It’s up to you to make sure this doesn’t happen. But how?

In this article, we’ll talk about employee engagement, specifically what it is and why it’s important — and, importantly, we’ll give you 20 effective employee engagement activities and ideas to consider.

WEEKLY HR GOODY

An Employee Onboarding Planner

It’s time to welcome them to the family and introduce them to your company’s policies and processes. And our handy Employee Onboarding Planner will help you do just that — from before their first day through to their first three months. Download it, it’s on the house!

BREAKROOM