With the recent pressure to reduce or scale back diversity programs, we have some news - our data says employees like their company’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) efforts. While our response may be controversial, the Q4 2024 Employee Experience & Engagement Survey by Engage2Excel sheds light on how U.S. employees perceive their employers’ DE&I initiatives. It provides valuable insights into workplace diversity and what employees want as organizations reevaluate their diversity programs.
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Labor Market Rebounds in March with Strong Job Gains
The U.S. labor market bounced back in March, delivering stronger-than-expected job growth across several key sectors, even as signs of economic stress began to emerge due to aggressive trade and fiscal policy shifts.
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Most hiring managers aren’t experts in hiring, and that’s okay. But it does lead to some common challenges. As our Helping Hiring Managers Succeed report outlines, they often have unrealistic expectations and focus more on what they think they need rather than on what’s truly best for their team. Plus, managers are often stretched too thin or don’t have the relationship skills required to create great experiences for candidates and new hires.
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Employee engagement is critical in achieving positive organizational outcomes, such as higher retention rates, greater customer satisfaction and improved financial performance. The Employee Engagement Index (EEI) Survey, developed by Dr. Jack Wiley of Engage2Excel, has been tracking these trends since 2016. The latest survey results from Q4 2024 reveal a significant rebound in employee engagement, providing encouraging news for business leaders.
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