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Articles by Benton McTaggart
As the economic pendulum swings, companies must continue to invest in their workers
The Great Resignation may be coming to an end. The number of job openings has fallen 20% since last year, and the number of workers quitting their jobs has declined by 5%. The shift stands in contrast to the labor shortages and high turnover of the last couple of years, in which workers resigned from and companies were left scrambling for talent. For the first time in a generation, workers had the upper hand.
Benton McTaggart
Benton McTaggart, chief people officer at Meritize, has over a decade of experience across employee engagement, talent development, coaching and internal communication. He has a BA in media and communications from the University of the West Indies and an MBA from the Simon Business School at the University of Rochester.
Two years on: What have we learned from hybrid learning?
These behavioral science-backed practices can help leaders build a hybrid learning approach that maximizes impact for everyone thrust into a world of remote working and hybrid learning. by Sebastian Bailey June 7, 2022 Agile and flexible working is non-negotiable. Employees are likely to quit if they don’t get it. We’re also in a massive skills shortage, with CEOs rating it as one of the top five risks to their business.
How companies can create a culture of belonging during the pandemic and beyond
It has never been more important for companies to create and maintain a culture of belonging so employees feel safe, supported and valued. by Benton McTaggart June 3, 2022 Cultivating a culture of belonging is crucial to ensuring that workplaces are diverse, equitable, and inclusive, and that employees can perform at their peak to achieve bottom-line results. But this is an ambitious goal these days, especially in a world of work still feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Using VR to enhance your DEI training
VR training can provide you and your employees with the flexibility necessary to achieve your organization’s DEI goals. by Scott Stachiw May 13, 2022 As diversity, equity and inclusion training becomes a more integrated part of employee learning and development programs, it’s critical for L&D professionals to determine the most effective way to provide that training to their employees.
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Growing up in a tiny town in Jamaica, I never imagined I would one day work as a chief people officer at a startup in Dallas. My hometown has a population of just 400 people. I was the first in my family of nine to earn a college degree, but I dedicated myself to gaining an education. I first hoped to go to medical school. When that proved too expensive, I tested into a more affordable journalism program.
6 LinkedIn profile tips to boost your personal brand
Whether you’re embarking on (or knee-deep in) a job search, or you just want to be prepared for your next move, you likely know how to use LinkedIn, and how important it is to have a strong LinkedIn profile in order to achieve your career goals . But does your own profile actually reflect that?A recent study conducted by Jobvite revealed thatof recruiters are likely to look at a candidate’s social media profile.
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