What should I know about transitioning from service? Returning to civilian life presents new opportunities — and challenges — for Veterans. Many Veterans look forward to life after the military because they can spend more time with family and friends and no longer have to worry about military structure or deployment. At the same time,…
DetailsWhile we want every member of our work force to be happy and healthy, sometimes we need to pay attention to specific employee groups or populations. For example, how do the satisfaction rates of your Hispanic workers compare with those of the Anglo workers? Are your Latino employees well integrated into your work culture or…
DetailsDespite the progress made towards LGBT workplace equality, millions of Americans today go to work fearing losing their jobs because of who they are or who they love. No current federal law protects LGBT workers from employment discrimination. According to surveys, more than 40% of lesbian, gay, and bisexual people and almost 90% of transgender…
DetailsThe first days and weeks on the job for new employees are critical to their ability to fit in and become as productive as possible, as soon as possible. The predecessor to ‘onboarding’ — the process to help just-hired employees acclimate to a new environment — has been known as orientation. Today, orientation is not a stand-alone event…
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