Merril John

  Creating Inclusive Workplaces for LGBT Employees What is LGBT LGBT:  Abbreviation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender. An umbrella term used to refer to the community as a whole. Pansexual/Omnisexual: Terms used to describe people who have romantic, sexual or affectional desire for people of all genders and sexes. Common barriers for transgender and gender-diverse people in the workplace   Below are a few examples of the kinds of barriers that trans people might face in affirming their gender or having their gender recognized in their workplace.  Fear Fear of bullying, social exclusion, being treated differently, and outright hostility.  Security Worried about losing your job, losing status, or forgoing promotions, opportunities or extra responsibilities?   Guilt and Shame Shame about asking for help, slowing down, or needing to seem like you have it ‘all together’.  Lack of staff education Having to educate colleagues or managers about ‘tran...

Compensation Management in HRM Compensation management is vital for employee motivation. Employees recognised for their value are more likely to be motivated, loyal and higher performing than those who are not. There are different ways that management and HR departments can communicate appreciation. Compensation management policies must be in place. Policies that make it clear exactly what the employee is receiving in total reward. What is Compensation Management Compensation management  is the process of managing, analyzing, and determining the salary, incentives, and benefits each employee receives. Compensation management is a crucial part of any talent management and retention strategy. Creative compensation includes monetary and non-monetary benefits companies can employ to boost engagement and productivity, reduce attrition, and attract top talent. Compensation managers aim to attract, retain, and engage employees by offering broad and competitive  compensat...