Employee Participation

One reason? Executives are not visible or proactive enough in showing support for DEI.

As companies move ahead with return-to-office plans, many employees are suffering from a fear of meeting up, says Hibob's Rhiannon Staples.

Employers should start by providing adequate amenities and policies for mothers in the workplace to help them feel comfortable and valued.

Meanwhile, the share of people who are employed or looking for work didn't change, restrained by persistent child-care challenges and virus concerns.

By the fourth quarter of 2021, more than half of employers could have one or more vaccine mandate requirements in the workplace.

A successful return to the office will include a re-evaluation of existing emergency plans and a clear strategy for distributing critical information widely.