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Releasing diversity data is essentially standard practice today, said Meredith Benton, principal and founder with Whistle Stop Capital and program manager for nonprofit As You Sow’s workplace equity program.

To effectively close those gaps, Thomas said employers should implement strategies focused on equity to reduce bias and ensure a consistent approach in the promotion process: ;Establish astandardized promotion process that minimizes bias by ensuring clear criteria and diverse decision-making panels.; ;Support flexible work policies like providing parental leave, flexible schedules and return-to-work programs that can help women maintain career momentum.; ;Prioritize equity in career growth to cultivate a more inclusive workplace and also drive better business outcomes.; Clearing the Path As more organizations embrace flexible return-to-work policies, career development for women can become more adaptable and sustainable, Simmons said.

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Leaders are turning to Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) to improve workplace performances and organizational well-being.

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Twenty-six months in, it feels like we’ve run out of fresh descriptors to sum up just how radically the coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we think about work and the workplace.

Women were also less satisfied with their workplaces’ family leave policies and flexible work options.

Activities Point to Pay Equity Emphasis Jennings noted that 51% of employers that have made changes to compensation programs or workplace flexibility have also undertaken a compensation review for specific groups — almost half (49%) are hiring people at higher salaries, and 45% have undertaken a full compensation review of all employees.

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