The employment law, political climate is abuzz! Skywalk Group has put together a summary to help you stay in-the-know! Here are a few items to have on your radar this quarter!  

DEI stands for diversity, equity, and inclusion. It is a set of principles and practices aimed at making a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. Diversity involves recognizing and embracing the unique characteristics that individuals bring.

Questions like, “Was it worth the money to travel there to recruit?” or “Is our money being spent here worth the number and quality of leads we’re getting from it?” need to be answered. Read more to find out.

At first glance, determining what metrics to track and how to report findings can be daunting, so consider these sure-fire metrics that will communicate your department’s success.

One in five people in the US struggle with mental illness. That means within your company, 20% of your employees could be struggling with a mental illness. This is why it is important to make sure you are supporting your employees.

Have you ever considered what the costs are of NOT filling your position?  Especially the ones that are non–revenue producing roles?  Often, we think if we don’t fill non-revenue producing positions, we are saving money.  Are we really?  Cost of vacancy (COV) for non-revenue roles are not as easy to measure or predictable as sales positions, project deadlines, or productivity.  

You may have a handbook, but does it cover what you really need? Here are some policies you should consider adding or revamping so you are communicating with your employees clearly and consistently.

Sourced candidates account for 24-33% of all hires, the second most common after direct applicants. With a little out-of-the box thinking, there are numerous places to search for qualified, diverse, passive candidates to fill a position.  

Did you know all employers with a total of $10,000 in federal contracts must agree to not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, and to take affirmative action(s) to ensure equal employment opportunity? Additionally, employers with 50 or more employees and a single federal contract exceeding the amount of $50,000 annually are required to complete an annual Affirmative Action Plan (AAP).