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DEI initiatives are facing increasing political scrutiny under President Trump’s current administration.

Resume Builder recently surveyed 1,216 hiring managers to understand how these shifts are impacting DEI programs and to explore whether some of the most common criticisms of DEI programs are actually occurring in the workplace.

You can view the full results here: https://www.resumebuilder.com/1-in-10-companies-with-dei-programs-avoid-hiring-white-men/

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work has remained a popular option, though some believe it has drawbacks, including interpersonal and mental health challenges.

In November 2024, Resume Builder surveyed 1,000 remote employees to understand how working remotely has impacted social skills and mental well-being.

Key findings:

-- 1 in 4 remote employees say working remotely has led to a decline in their social skills
-- Remote workers say they struggle more now with feeling self-conscious, small talk, and maintaining eye contact
-- 7 in 10 remote workers rarely work outside of their home, such as in co-working spaces or coffee shops
-- 1 in 5 remote workers report a decline in their mental health, largely due to isolation and lack of social connection
-- The majority of remote workers don’t feel connected to their co-workers or community
-- 4 in 10 would prefer to work in person at least once a week

Full write-up: https://www.resumebuilder.com/1-in-4-remote-workers-report-declining-social-skills-struggling-with-eye-contact-and-conversing/

Workers and companies continue to clash over return-to-office (RTO) policies, with Amazon recently making headlines for mandating a five-day in-office workweek.

In September, ResumeBuilder.com surveyed 1,030 U.S.-based full-time employees working for companies that implemented an RTO policy since 2020, now requiring employees to go into the office at least once per week.

Key findings:
~ 1 in 5 workers aren’t following their companies’ RTO policy
~ The majority of workers want to be in-office 3 days or less per week
~ Many workers will quit if their company forces compliance
~ 68% say their productivity would improve if they could choose their own schedule

https://www.resumebuilder.com/1-in-5-workers-admit-to-ignoring-return-to-office-rules/

1 in 5 Workers Admit To Ignoring Return-To-Office Rules - ResumeBuilder.com Workers and companies continue to clash over return-to-office (RTO) policies, with Amazon recently making headlines for mandating a five-day in-office workweek.