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Let’s be honest – staying competitive today feels like trying to hit a moving target. With AI shaking up workflows, markets shifting fast and skilled talent in short supply, it’s no wonder business leaders are turning their focus inward. The smartest move right now? Reskilling and upskilling your people.

Employees want confidence that solid work and a well-managed organization lead to job security.

In this column, we continue to examine the seven individual attributes of the RESPECT model (Recognition, Exciting Work, Security, Pay, Education and Career Growth, Conditions, and Truth) by focusing on security.

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.

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.