HRTec Assessment System - HAS

🌿 : Everyone’s wellness looks different.
Some need quiet. Others need collaboration. Some need time. Others need clarity.

The key? Listening to understand—not assume.

That’s where the HRTec Assessment System helps. It gives every voice a chance to shape a healthier workplace.

Learn more at https://www.surveyqwik.com/

New DOJ Guidance Highlights Legal Risks in DEI Practices

The U.S. Department of Justice has issued updated guidance cautioning that some common diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts may violate federal anti-discrimination laws—particularly for federally funded entities. But the implications go beyond government contracts.

Key takeaways:
⚖️ Programs must not rely on protected characteristics like race, s*x, or religion in hiring, training, or benefits.
📋 Terms like “lived experience” or “cultural competency” may be considered unlawful proxies if they imply a preference based on identity.
🧩 The goal remains inclusion—but with a focus on merit-based, neutral criteria that expand opportunity without creating legal risk.

This is a critical moment for HR and compliance teams to re-evaluate I&D efforts. At HRTec, we believe inclusive workplaces must also be legally sound—and that starts with understanding how policy and practice align.

🔗 Read the full article from SHRM:https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/inclusion-diversity/doj-cautions-certain-id-policies-violate-anti?utm_placement=article&utm_initiative=content&utm_audience=allseg&utm_source=chatgpt.com

DOJ Cautions Certain I&D Policies Violate Anti-Discrimination Laws Understand the DOJ’s guidelines on I&D in federally funded organizations. Remain legally compliant as you build and manage an engaging, inclusive workplace.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/fedhive_govramp-activity-7357062565455089664-B3_z?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAA9UYPQBKGKItLdgSzDBEKZu6kmTS_zrfYE

Security and trust aren't just features—they're foundations.

We’re proud to see FedHIVE’s continued progress with GovRAMP and StateRAMP recognition. This is a key milestone in our shared commitment to delivering compliant, cloud-based solutions that government agencies can trust.

At HRTec, our work with FedHIVE ensures that platforms like ours meet the highest standards of data protection and transparency—because secure digital transformation is critical to the future of public service.

Congrats to the FedHIVE team on raising the bar for cloud compliance!

🔒 “No exfiltration of Government data.” That’s not just a mission—it’s a mandate.

🔗: https://www.hrtec.net/

#hrtec #govramp #securesolutions #publicsector | FedHIVE Appreciate the shoutout! FedHIVE’s GovRAMP (StateRAMP) status is one more step in our Compliance as a Service (CaaS) journey — we’re committed to raising the bar for secure, cloud-based government solutions. We appreciate the recognition and are excited for what’s next in our mission to supp...

https://www.businessinsider.com/rto-office-full-time-could-hurt-worker-engagement-2025-2

Flexibility fosters trust. Rigid return-to-office mandates—maybe not so much.
Business Insider argues that strict RTO policies may backfire. Instead, hybrid models—grounded in flexibility—often foster greater engagement and satisfaction.

At HRTec, we support choice-driven policy design:
• The HRTec Assessment System (HAS) captures how different working models influence engagement.
• HAS helps leaders shape RTO decisions that respect autonomy—while meeting organizational goals.
• Engaged teams thrive when flexibility is matched with clarity and support.

Let’s build workplace policies that flex—and flourish.

RTO mandates won't necessarily boost worker engagement — and might hurt it Worker engagement in the US is at its lowest level in a decade. Full-time return-to-office mandates could worsen the situation.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/shrm_shrmresearch-civilityatwork-activity-7358490472278827009-_1Wt?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAA9UYPQBKGKItLdgSzDBEKZu6kmTS_zrfYE

🔁 Repost via SHRM
Civility at work isn’t just about being polite—it’s about creating a culture where people feel safe sharing ideas, speaking up, and even disagreeing respectfully.

But when trust breaks down, dialogue disappears—and the cost is steep.
📉 SHRM Research reports 198 million acts of incivility happen daily in U.S. workplaces.
💸 The result? $2 billion in lost productivity every day.

At HRTec, we believe restoring civility starts with listening. The HRTec Assessment System (HAS) helps organizations:
🔹 Pinpoint where psychological safety is lacking
🔹 Understand how employees experience communication and leadership
🔹 Create action plans to build respectful, trust-driven cultures

Because when people feel heard, they don’t just speak up—they stay engaged.

📚 Explore SHRM’s resources: https://shrm.co/pf1s3c
📊 Learn how HAS helps build trust: https://www.surveyqwik.com/

SurveyQwik the HRTec Assessment System (HAS) - HRTec Assessment System (HAS) How far along is your organization with its DEIA initiatives, and how can you further promote inclusion within your organization?