Do You See What I See?

The Perception vs. Reality of Pay Transparency

Perception is reality, or is it? The most challenging task I find not only as an HR professional but as a human being is managing people's realities and shucks; I have to check my perception of situations, people, and attitudes at times. Our perceptions are the conclusions we draw in the absence of information. Let that sink in for a moment. By not communicating with employees, we are allowing them to create their own narratives, which then, in turn, creates perception, which can cause dissent and disengagement.

The concept of a four-day workweek has been around for decades, although it has not been implemented on any large scale. In fact, in 1956, then-Vice President Richard M. Nixon said he foresaw the possibility of it in the “not too distant future.” The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a lot of things to light for us as we continue to reevaluate employee wellness in the workplace. Remote and hybrid work has given momentum to explore other aspects of how we work.

California State elections are fast approaching; make sure you are in compliance with California Elections Code section 14001 by proactively communicating and making arrangements for your employees to vote Tuesday, November 8th.