SSG Insights | Week of February 25, 2022
Bringing Your Company Culture To Life
LinkedIn, The leader in professional networking, cites company culture as a top reason for people deciding to make a career change. With record “quit levels” in the United States (4.5 million in November 2021 alone!), it is high time to make sure you are promoting your company culture to attract talent. Try these three ideas to bring your company culture to life in the recruitment process.
The Missing Half Of The Equation: Paternity Leave
For parents, this is likely not new information – the United States is far behind other developed countries in regard to maternity leave benefits. Yes, parents can apply to take up to 12 weeks of FMLA leave but this time off is not guaranteed to come with a paycheck.
The conversation has often focused on the birth and recovery of mom (maternity leave) and leaves dad out of the picture. Employers are missing a valuable opportunity to support their staff without considering the other half of the equation: fathers.
The Case for Considering “Boomerang” Employees
Employers are having a hard time finding talent right now. Talent pools that have proven successful for years have suddenly dried up, forcing workplaces to get creative. One recent approach has been to hire, seek out or re-recruit “boomerang” employees—workers who used to work at an organization, left voluntarily and now wish to return.
Boomerang workers can generally offer a number of benefits that make them worth considering. Continue reading to learn more.