Jan Mueller on LinkedIn: #chros #leadership #employeeactivism #hrleaders (original) (raw)
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Brad Warga, partner and co-head of the Global Human Resource Officers Practice, Jonathan McBride, global managing partner of the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Practice, and Catherine Napier Fisher, MBA, principal in the Human Resources Officers Practice, recently hosted a thought-provoking CHRO breakfast roundtable in Chicago on employee activism and working across divides. Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ A Balancing Act: Companies walk a fine line between speaking up on social issues and remaining apolitical. Employees want their companies to take a stance, but doing so risks alienating one group over another. On the other hand, staying quiet on the issues that matter to employees can impact recruitment and engagement. 2️⃣ Engaging Younger Generations: Younger generations value authenticity and truth, making it essential for employers to understand and communicate honestly without expecting employees to leave their values at the door. Find ways to bring them to the table; listen, learn, and work together. 3️⃣ Global Perspective on DEI: Despite debates in the US, DEI initiatives are rising globally, requiring companies to adopt a worldwide lens and maintain consistent values to engage and support their diverse workforce. 4️⃣ Values-Driven Success: Companies that consistently uphold their values stand out, but many once-praised firms have faltered post-pandemic, revealing a reset in what defines "good" corporate behavior.#CHROs #Leadership #EmployeeActivism #HRleaders
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