{"id":5485,"date":"2022-12-21T15:57:32","date_gmt":"2022-12-21T15:57:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/business\/?p=5485"},"modified":"2022-12-21T15:57:32","modified_gmt":"2022-12-21T15:57:32","slug":"key-takeaways-from-the-north-american-hr-executive-summit-nahres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/business\/key-takeaways-from-the-north-american-hr-executive-summit-nahres\/","title":{"rendered":"3 key takeaways from the North American HR Executive Summit (NAHRES)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The North American HR Executive Summit (NAHRES) brings the most innovative minds in HR leadership together to share new learnings with peers, and learn about the latest in HR technology and benefit advances. This year\u2019s agenda focused on corporate culture, employee experience, performance management, and recruitment and retention strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our team attended sessions, networked with leaders and advocated for working caregivers everywhere over the three day event. Here are three key takeaways from NAHRES \u201822 to incorporate into your year-end strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We all agree. Work-life looks a lot different than it did pre-pandemic. The events of the last few years catalyzed a moment of reflection for employees and employers alike – creating a space for a reimagination of the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Care.com partnered with Mother Honestly recently to produce The Modern Workplace Report<\/a>, research designed to uncover the flexibility and sustainability of the remote work revolution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n According to our findings, 76% of caregivers say remote work improves their overall quality of life, and 77% of their managers agree. Data to support the positive outcomes of hybrid and remote work is being found across a majority of industries. An increase in employee retention, overall well being and increased productivity is no longer anecdotal evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dell Technologies\u2019 Chief Human Resources Officer, Jennifer Saavedra, led a session at the event outlining the work her team has done over the last few years to debunk common myths held about hybrid work. Myth #1<\/strong> – New Hires won\u2019t feel included if they are remote<\/strong> Myth #2<\/strong> – Individuals working onsite have an advantage for career advancement over those working remote<\/strong> Myth #3<\/strong> – Hybrid work puts the company\u2019s culture at risk<\/strong> Even with a wide array of data available across different industries, some organizations are still struggling with the idea of a permanently remote or hybrid workforce. As an HR leader it is important that you continue to bring the voice of your team members to leadership. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Approach these conversations with an understanding of leadership\u2019s perspective, while presenting the facts. What is going to drive business impact? What will improve your retention and talent attraction efforts?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember, your best strategy is looking ahead, not trying to find your way back to the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Headlines today feature our newest generation in the workforce, Gen Z. They value mental health support from their employers more than any other generation before them. Collectively they are more socially conscious, more in tune with their personal well being, and the fact is, Generation Z is slated to make up 27% of the workforce by 2025. Recognizing this, top companies are finding ways to prioritize employee\u2019s total wellness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Supporting your teammates’ total wellness means supporting them physically, financially, and emotionally. Organizations are finding caregiving support for working caregivers is one of the most impactful ways to boost emotional wellness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A majority of today’s workforce is currently dealing with a caregiving responsibility on top of the daily expectations from their job. This could mean taking care of a child, an elderly adult, or even a pet. Providing family care support outside of your typical employee assistance program (EAP) has been proven to not only reduce stress among caregivers, but also increase retention rates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 70% of employees in our Care for Business customer survey stated they are more likely to stay at their current company because they have access to family care benefits. This can include membership to our Care platform, where families can find background-checked permanent care solutions, and Backup Care<\/a> when regular plans fall through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging has been top of mind for a majority of HR executives over the past several years. A company’s DE&I efforts are no longer just a simple checklist to say you\u2019ve done it, but instead a strategy to create an inclusive, equitable, and sustainable culture weaved throughout all facets of the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One way to ensure your company is boosting its diversity efforts is by offering a work\/life benefit program to employees, according to a report published by Harvard Business Review<\/a> this year. They explored data from more than 800 companies over the span of the last 30 years. Companies that offer work\/life benefits have higher productivity, less turnover, employees with better physical and mental health, and a higher percentage of women and people of color in management positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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In reality, their data shows that team members hired since the start of the pandemic feel just as included as those hired before 2020, have strong relationships with their teammates, and are at no greater risk of leaving the company than anyone else. Dell\u2019s tenure population attrition is below the current tech market\u2019s.
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They have found no meaningful differences in promotion rates, employee performance, employee engagement or rewards. Employees have also noted they have little concern about potential differences in advancement.
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94% of Dell team members say the company\u2019s behaviors are consistent with their published culture code. Even those hired post-pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMental health is driving our youth where they want to work.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Companies that want to remain competitive must start supporting the most marginalized people in their organization.
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