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With 78 percent of employees indicating that it is extremely or very important for their company to be an inclusive organization, the roles of DEI and HR have become increasingly intertwined. Both functions are now working together to achieve aligned goals of fostering inclusive, equitable workplaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To better support these efforts,  Seramount offers three Centers of Excellence, part of the Diversity Best Practices<\/a> membership, to help organizations with DEI Strategy, ERG Strategy, and Strategic Talent Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Talent Center of Excellence<\/a> is supported by an incredible team of industry practitioners who provide insights and best practices on equitable talent, acquisition, and retention practices to help your organization reach its inclusion goals effectively and faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the help of the Talent Advisors, your organization can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Become an Employer of Choice<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to Gallup<\/a>, employee engagement rates have slightly increased after an 11-year low. This is not great for companies, given engaged employees have higher well-being, better retention, lower absenteeism, and higher productivity. The simple way to help better engage employees? Listen to their needs and make appropriate changes to become an employer of choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is easier said than done, but that\u2019s where Seramount comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be an employer of choice, you need an agile and culturally competent recruiting and sourcing strategy<\/a> that adapts to market shifts and meets the needs of the workplace of the future. Our Advisory team can help you determine multiple, clear measures of diverse representation with direct goals informed by industry benchmarks. The Advisory team can also support organizations that have questions around attracting and retaining diverse talent, including Gen Z talent<\/a> or neurodiverse employees<\/a>, and supporting a multigenerational workforce<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There needs to be transparent career pathing and equitable investment in talent, management, value through mentorship, and sponsorship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Joaquin Ross, Senior Associate, Advisory<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Manage the Entire Talent Lifecycle<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Talent practitioners understand that talent management extends beyond hiring; it’s a continuous process, from initial sourcing to off-boarding. This holistic view is critical for driving genuine inclusivity that not only attracts talent but also engages and retains them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To support this comprehensive view, Seramount divides the talent lifecycle into two key components: the Inclusive Recruiting Lifecycle<\/a> and the Inclusive Talent Management Lifecycle<\/a>. The recruiting lifecycle focuses on embedding equity at every stage\u2014ensuring that brand equity, pay equity, and job postings are inclusive. Meanwhile, the talent management lifecycle encompasses the entire employee experience, from onboarding to off-boarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seramount\u2019s advisors provide the tools and strategies needed to help talent leaders enhance their approach to managing and supporting their workforce. Their expertise integrates DEI principles across both lifecycles, ensuring that talent strategies support employees effectively throughout their tenure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gain Best Practices in DEI Excellence<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To achieve excellence in DEI, it\u2019s essential to utilize proven strategies and resources that drive impactful change. Seramount supports your organization by focusing on four critical areas under Strategic Talent Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n