Hot Topic Surveys

Published: September 9, 2020

MRA conducted a brief survey to ask organizations about their current DEI plans, challenges getting in the way, successes they are proud of, and what they are considering for the future.

Published: June 18, 2020

See the emerging remote work trends.

Published: June 2020

Gathering insight regarding economic outlook, employer concerns, and financial recovery efforts will help organizations navigate this altered environment.

Published: May 2020

As restrictions are eased for organizations and their employees, quickly flipping the switch to business as usual and preparing for reopen and full resumption of operations may need careful consideration.

Published: May 2020

MRA conducted a series of hot topic surveys from March 11 through April 21 to get employers’ insights on the Coronavirus pandemic and its impact on human resources and business continuity.

Published: April 2020

This week’s survey shows more employers are providing/requiring/encouraging employees to wear face masks (76%).

Published: April 2020

Is the thought of re-opening and returning to a new normal boosting employer confidence?

Published: April 2020

Concern remains high, 77% and 82% respectively, for human resources and business continuity.

Published: April 2020

Concern remains high overall although some leveling off has begun – differentiated between human resources and business continuity.

Published: March 2020

What employers are doing in response to business disruption due to the Coronavirus.

Published: March 2020

What employers are doing in response to, and in anticipation of, Coronavirus having a disruption to their business.

Published: February 2020

The results provide insight into internship program structure, performance satisfaction, compensation, and future intern hiring practices.

Published: January 2020

Hot Topic Survey: Employee turnover has been steadily rising. Use this survey data to assist in your plan to attract and retain top talent for your organization in 2020!

 Published: September 2019

Hot Topic Survey: Compensation and Talent Insights providing results on Comp Trends for 2020 and beyond featuring info on the importance of compensation-related trends in attracting, retaining and rewarding top talent.

 Published: June 2019 

This survey provides a better understanding of variable pay practices, usage and advantages to help organizations gain or maintain advantage over the competition.

Published: April 2019  

Diversity and inclusion matter! Organizations are taking steps to increase diversity and focus on inclusion within their workforces. See positive differences made by companies that promote D&I.

 Published: January 2019 

Organizations face growing market and industry competition, shifts in consumer expectations, tight labor and talent challenges, and increased automation at every level. When hiring personnel, soft skills are often overlooked, but the need to develop these skills is evident.

 Published: December 2018 

Women have filled many roles in the workplace throughout America’s past. Today, opportunities for women seem to be at their highest point in history. National discourse on diversity, unconscious bias, anti-harassment, equal opportunity, equal pay and pay transparency have brought attention to the need for a balanced labor force.

 Published: October 2018 

Many employers express pressing concerns around finding and keeping talent in this booming economy. Competitive pay is the greatest attractor, yet pay trend surveys report that pay structure increases are expected to be around 3% once again in 2019. How can companies compete for top notch employees?

Published: August 2018  

In this hyper-competitive labor market top talent is difficult to come by. Top-notch employees can afford to be selective when choosing a company, consequently a competitive salary and benefits package may not be enough to attract and retain the top talent you desire.

Published: January 2018  

Wellness programs promote a culture of health and well-being and improve employee performance and productivity. A trend emerging in the use of wearable technology in corporate wellness programs continues.

Published: December 2017  

Harassment Prevention: it’s everyone’s responsibility. Yet, the values of mutual respect and kindness sometimes lose their way in the workplace. More recently, it couldn’t be more visible than in the form of sexual harassment which has taken a more prominent role in challenging workplace culture and ethics.

Published: November 2017  

Employers face a myriad of issues in the workplace, and employee addiction issues are increasing in number and complexity. HR Professionals often walk a fine line in balancing the competing priorities of wanting to help an employee and minimizing risk to the organization.