Human Resource Management.

Diversity and Inclusion. The inclusion and diversity (I&D) function deals with the qualities, experiences and work styles that make individuals unique (e.g., age, race, religion, disabilities, ethnicity) as well as how organizations can leverage those qualities in support of business objectives. It also includes matters that focus on diversity-related careers, communications, legal and regulatory issues, technology, metrics, outsourcing, effective diversity practices, and global diversity issues. It touches on but does not primarily deal with federal, state and local equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws. These are encompassed under the EEO topic within both the staffing management function (for EEO matters arising in the pre-employment context) and the employee relations function (for EEO matters arising within the employer-employee relationship). Studies show that teams or organizations made up of individuals with a diverse mix of qualities, experiences and work styles tend to ...

     Work-Life Balance and Mental Health Work-life balance is exactly what it sounds like. It’s the time you spend working versus the time you spend focusing on yourself and your personal life. More and more people are finding that the time they spend on or at work immensely overshadows the time they spend on their personal lives and relationships. It can be easy to become swept up with your day-to-day responsibilities, and oftentimes we allow stress from our jobs to seep into our personal lives. When people hear the term work-life balance, they typically think of traditionally high-stress or demanding jobs like doctors, lawyers, or business owners. However, it’s important to note that contrary to popular belief, whether you’re a stay-at-home parent or going into an office every day, balancing work and personal life isn’t always easy, but it’s essential. Benefits of Work-Life Balance Spending too much time on work can lead to unnecessary stress and anxiety, eventually lea...