Tag: Diversity
What Are Protected Classes in Employment?
July 17, 2023
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, "to 'discriminate' against someone means to treat that person differently, or less favorably,...
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How to Dissuade Micromanagers
January 18, 2023
HR can help ‘helicopter bosses’ stop hovering Generation Z and Millennial workers may be used to constant monitoring. They grew...
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Responding Prudently After a Workplace Shooting
January 13, 2023
As workplace shootings become more common throughout the U.S., HR and corporate leaders may feel unsure of the best way...
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How to Respond When an Employee Rejects Their Performance Review
September 14, 2022
Performance reviews are used for a variety of purposes—merit increases, promotions, transfers and more. For those reasons, it makes sense...
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The Benefits of Hosting an Employee Retreat
September 3, 2022
When the pandemic first started, most companies asked their employees to work remotely—and Merit was no exception. "We used to...
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7 remote employee hiring mistakes – and how to avoid them
April 4, 2022
You’d think hiring remote employees would be no different than hiring people who work on-site, but you would likely be...
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The Glass Ceiling: Women and Barriers to Leadership
March 2, 2022
The U.S. is brimming with women qualified to fill leadership positions. Research shows women are more likely than men to...
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Beyond the Numbers: Creating a Truly Diverse Organization
January 21, 2022
Experts in diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) agree that the long-term success and sustainability of a DE&I initiative depends on...
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How to Find Your First Career Mentor
December 31, 2021
A great mentor can help you kick-start your career, build your skill set and define your professional brand. Here’s how...
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4 Steps for Handling Religious Objections to Workplace Vaccine Mandates
October 31, 2021
Employers generally must explore reasonable accommodations for employees who refuse to get vaccinated against the coronavirus based on a sincerely...
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