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For example, ‘We’re focusing on a project (tech implementation, a pay equity study, etc.) and making sure we’re doing a solid job on the basics.’

The large-scale switch from defined benefit plans like pensions to defined contribution plans such as 401(k)s took place at the start of most Gen X employees’ career journeys, meaning the growing pains of that transition largely fell on this generation, said Tyler Bond, the research director at NIRS.

.; ;Paid family and medical leave laws that provide access to cash benefits through insurance systems for longer-term leave; several of these have explicit safe-leave protections, but broader policies would cover similar leave needs in certain situations, such as when the time off is directly medical-related.; Laws and policies spell out a variety of needs for which leave would apply, including seeking out medical treatment, mental healthcare or victim services; securing a home or seeking a new residence; accessing legal proceedings or services; transitioning childcare or school enrollment; or engaging in other forms of safety planning.

Since each worker’s contributions and preferences are unique, organizations rising in maturity are dedicated to offering a diverse range of recognition opportunities for their employees, including team-based awards, spot bonuses, cultural or identity-based celebrations, and honors that highlight specific contributions like volunteering and mentoring.

By doing so, support becomes part of your strategy and culture — and it’s not just top-down planning.”

Employers can create a great employee experience by surveying their talent base to discover where they are lacking and then implement technology and processes that support employee productivity.

Employers should measure the impact of accessible and belonging practices through employee surveys, performance metrics and feedback from managers and other stakeholders, and continuously improve their programs and policies based on data-driven decisions.; Employee retention is essential to the success of any organization, as high turnover rates can be costly and disruptive to productivity and morale.

By 2023, only 15% of private-sector industry workers had access to a defined benefit plan, while more than two-thirds (67%) had access to defined contribution plans, according to the BLS .

“Their mental health concerns just seem more acute than we’ve seen in a long time.

Despite the rollback, McDonald’s reported 30% of its U.S. leaders are members of underrepresented groups, up from 29% in 2021; it achieved gender pay equity at all levels of the company; and it met its goal of having 25% of total supplier spending go to diverse-owned businesses.