In this episode, podcast host Natalie Ivey and special Gen Z’er guest, Madison Ebben, discuss generational differences and priorities, what Gen Z looks for at work, and how organizations can make some adjustments to improve employee engagement and retention of this dynamic generation.

Special guest:

Madison Ebben, SHRM-CP Executive Assistant | Event Manager

Key topics:

• Review of Gen Z and this generation’s characteristics
• Discuss what HR and business leaders need to know about Gen Z
• Examine what Gen Z’ers really want from their employers
• Discussing employee relations and things that Gen Z won’t tolerate that previous generations may have tolerated
• Review the Top 3 things that leaders need to do to fully engage their Gen Z talent to improve employee relations and minimize turnover

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Check out Natalie's book How to Conduct Internal Investigations: A Practical Guide for Human Resource Professionals here: https://tinyurl.com/y39s7n77

In this episode, podcast host Natalie Ivey and special guest, Deb Muller, Founder & CEO of employee relations case management software solution, HR Acuity, discuss the evolution of employee relations and investigations in the digital age. Deb Muller shares proactive approaches, emphasizing the importance of using technology to prevent incidents and improve employee relations. Deb shared her experience of working in a time when employee relations was not a strategic function, and how the landscape has changed with the increasing importance of centralized employee relations teams.

Key topics:

• Examining the digital age of employee relations
• KPIs for workplace improvement
  • Discussing the need for predictive indicators and the use of data to demonstrate the impact of employee relations on cost savings.
  • Discussing the importance of trust in the workplace, noting that employees who had experienced an investigation and resolution were more likely to recommend their company as a place to work.
• Investing in HR Technology and Strategies
  • Discussing the importance of investing in technology for HR functions, emphasizing that HR professionals should not be expected to operate without the same level of technology as other departments.
  • Highlighting the need for HR to move beyond reactive measures and focus on proactive strategies, such as job design and employee relations.
  • Link to HR Acuity resources: https://www.hracuity.com/resources/

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Check out Natalie's book How to Conduct Internal Investigations: A Practical Guide for Human Resource Professionals here: https://tinyurl.com/y39s7n77

Ep: 44: HR Insights: The Data Speaks

In this episode, podcast host Natalie Ivey discusses some of the data from the 8thannual employee relations benchmark study provided by software company, HR Acuity.

Natalie shares important information regarding the trends noted in the benchmark study such as organizations seeing sharp increases in allegations of policy violations, behavioral issues, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation allegations.

Key topics:

• Examining 3 Key Trends from the 8th Annual Employee Relations Benchmark Study:
  • Policy violations, behavioral issues, discrimination, harassment or retaliation allegations and EEOC charges reached their highest levels since 2018
  • Mental health issues continued to be the primary factor behind case volumes, with 70% of organizations attributing increases to mental health-related challenges
  • Organizations are starting to respond to continually growing case volumes by examining data to identify patterns and predict and prevent future issues
• Reviewing strategies on how to address the increase in allegations and increasing employee relations’ case volumes
• Examining the importance of using data and analytics to drive meaningful organizational change
• Examining the increase in mental health issues to more clearly define root causes and develop action plans to reduce employee complaints

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Check out Natalie's book How to Conduct Internal Investigations: A Practical Guide for Human Resource Professionals here: https://tinyurl.com/y39s7n77