Matt Gonzales

Jul 17, 2024 | shrm.org | Matt Gonzales

Request permission to republish or redistribute SHRM content and materials. ​In 2022, employers continued focusing on enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) efforts— although still hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jul 17, 2024 | shrm.org | Matt Gonzales

​Postpartum disorders are often associated with new mothers. But studies show that new fathers also get the "baby blues."About 8 percent to 10 percent of fathers experience symptoms of postpartum depression, according to a study published in the journal Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience. Additional research, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, showed that up to 18 percent develop a clinically significant anxiety disorder.

Jul 17, 2024 | shrm.org | Matt Gonzales

​2022 was a tough year for Ben Greene. The public speaker and LGBT advocate dealt with many arduous challenges that created tension in his personal and professional life. Greene, who is transgender, experienced severe anxiety and bouts of depression—as do many LGBT workers. "Imagine that you have 10 computer processors running in your brain … that represent your focus, attention and creativity," he explained.

Jul 17, 2024 | shrm.org | Matt Gonzales

​Many employees fear that automation will soon replace them. A recent report suggests that women may have the most reason to be concerned. The study, conducted by New York City-based Revelio Labs and published by Bloomberg in May, examined jobs most likely to be replaced by AI based on a report by the National Bureau of Economic Research. Filtering the results based on gender indicated that jobs predominantly held by women are most at risk of being replaced by AI.

Apr 30, 2024 | shrm.org | Matt Gonzales

New SHRM research reveals that burnout in the workplace is worsening. This Mental Health Awareness Month, learn why reducing burnout is important and gain advice for how you can help lower stress among your staff.