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Microaggression in the Workplace – A Barrier to Women's Professional Growth
10.06.2025
In recent years, there has been active discussion about gender equality in the workplace and narrowing the pay gap between women and men. However, subtle and often unnoticed forms of behaviour still exist—both professionally and in everyday life—that undermine women's sense of security, self-worth, and professional growth. One such form is microaggression: a small but repeated, often unconscious action whose impact is far from harmless. These aren’t overt insults, but seemingly trivial remarks or actions that, over time, erode confidence and professional potential.
A transparent salary system helps achieve goals
08.06.2025
Today's working world increasingly demands transparency and fairness, especially so, when it comes to salary policy. Employees are no longer silent salary earners who simply "take what they are given." They are aware, they compare, they ask questions and they want to understand – why do I get this much and why does he get that other amount? If the answer to this question is vague or non-existent, it not only causes resentment, but also builds distrust and alienation from the organization's goals. This, in turn, makes it more difficult for any organization to achieve its goals
A Charismatic Challenge for Employers: How to Avoid Bias When Hiring Employees?
02.06.2025
Fluent speech, self-confidence, and a strong first impression are often considered the formula for success in today’s job market. And there is a good reason for this. Research shows that certain personality traits, especially extraversion, can significantly influence income disparities. But does the ability to communicate and exhibit confidence truly guarantee a successful career? And do quieter, less visible but equally competent professionals get overlooked?
Are Leaders Ready to Shape Employee Experience - Not Just Manage Tasks?
20.05.2025
Employee engagement, loyalty, and experience have been dominant themes in human resources strategies for several years. However, in practice, the efforts of HR departments alone are no longer sufficient. Effective management of the employee experience increasingly depends on the behavior, capabilities, and engagement of direct managers.
Job mapping. What is it and why do we need that?
12.05.2025
As remuneration cycles in the Baltics turn over, it’s a great time to revisit why we rely on job mapping for benchmarking—and how it works. While market data helps guide compensation decisions, direct role comparisons are often tricky. Job titles rarely align perfectly across companies. Compensation surveys address this by grouping roles into comparable categories, using methods that balance accuracy with consistency.