We are experiencing a time of social unrest.
The Black Lives Matter movement, the overturning of Roe vs. Wade, and experiences expressed in the #MeToo movement exemplify a reckoning of just some of the issues Americans face today.
Satisfaction with the way things are going in the U.S., in fact, dipped to near-historical lows in 2022, and close to four in 10 U.S. adults have felt the urge to organise or join a public demonstration. This is four times higher than what Gallup measured in 1965, during the peak of the Civil Rights Movement.
In light of this increasing social unrest, many businesses have publicly committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) among their employees. As time passes, the pressure is mounting to hold businesses accountable to these commitments.
The vast majority of HR leaders (97%) report their organisation has made changes to improve DEI, but just over a third of employees (37%) say the same of their organisation. This signals some success stories amid considerable room for improvement.
So, what can organisations do?
New research from Gallup and Workhuman suggests a powerful solution to foster the equitable and inclusive workplace that today’s workforce expects. And that solution is within every leader’s reach: employee recognition.
In this report, we break down how recognition – when done authentically – can:
- Foster an environment of equity and inclusion, improving key employee experiences
- Shine a light on historically overlooked or under-supported employees
- Shield a diverse workforce against burnout and turnover
Download the report to learn how you can build a culture that celebrates collective differences and a workplace where people of all backgrounds can thrive.
