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"Gen Z" is the youngest generation you will see currently beginning their careers. The oldest members of the generation are currently in their mid-20s and were born in the mid-1990s through the late 2000s. The future of work is here, with different expectations and mindsets on many topics and the notion of the work itself. It is imperative that employers understand the new generation as they enter the workforce and reshape the traditional workplace norms.

COVID-19 has opened employers' eyes to the benefits of offering remote and hybrid work opportunities. It may be challenging for some employers to imagine not conducting their new hires' onboarding and training in person, luckily there are various ways to ensure a smooth transition and foster a warm welcome virtually.

In today’s workforce, we are seeing more companies put diversity, equity, and inclusion into greater focus. DEI, as it is often shortened to, is so much more than a policy, a training session, or a headcount. It is an opportunity to foster employee engagement with varying perspectives.

What Employers need to know when implementing the Right to Disconnect Legislation Employers that employ 25 more employees on January 1st of any year must have a written policy on disconnecting from work in place by March 1st of that year. This is referred to as the Right to Disconnect provision. The purpose of this legislation is to support employees mental wellbeing and encourage work-life balance. The main questions employers and employees themselves are asking is what does this mean and how is this going to be implemented?

Employees are essential to growing a business, but the many factors to consider can be overwhelming if you have not done it before. Here you can find a list of essential considerations with some helpful links to get you started.

Some people may find it surprising that RLB offers Human Resources Consulting. We know you’re working towards creating the best organization you can, and RLB is there to help every step of the way.   

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Employee morale and employee engagement are both crucial to a successful business – but it’s essential to know the difference. When it comes to deciphering the two, morale can be considered a short-term factor, whereas engagement has a more long-term impact.

The way many of us work has changed drastically over the last couple of months. Where we work and how we work is much different than what we expected. As a business owner and team leader, it’s important to do what you can to encourage working as close to normal as possible, and that includes maintaining your people investment strategies. Recognition and training programs are as important as ever, allowing your team to feel connected, valued, and involved in your organization. Financially speaking, not all organizations are in a position to spend like they used to, but investing in your team goes beyond dollars and cents.

During this time of working remotely, it’s more important than ever to stay connected to your team in order to continue to be engaged and to stay motivated. Regardless of whether you’re an introvert or extrovert, maintaining these connections is vital. The simple act of tapping someone on the shoulder in the cubicle next to you is no longer an option, so how can we keep those connections strong?