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Reviewing Your DEI Successes Now, Helps Plan for Next Year
While the calendar is telling us that summer is wrapping up, most organizations have reviewed mid-year goals and have started looking toward priorities for the new year. The year-end planning will help set the tone and budget for an organization to make realistic goals and take advantage of successes and lessons learned from the last […]
Read MoreThree Leading Practices of Award-Winning Workplaces for Families
Award-winning organizations often promote inclusive workplace cultures and work-life flexibility because they invest in their employees. They create the best environment for their employees to thrive by considering their caregiving and personal responsibilities, financial health, and wellbeing. Traditional benefit packages may not be flexible enough to compete and retain top talent. Adapting company policies to […]
Read MoreOvercoming Unconscious Biases Reduces Barriers to Belonging
Biases affect all people. We cannot ask people to meet one another’s unique needs unless we understand our unconscious biases. Assume you are a hiring manager. You pick up a resume and see someone named Alex Stewart. They have a bachelor’s degree in international affairs, have worked in their chosen field for 13 years, and have […]
Read MoreThe Power of the Pause
As we begin summertime plans, let’s find time for rest and relaxation from our work, too. Mid-year reflection on performance goals and taking time off can help reduce burnout and provide time for self-reflection. Regardless of whether employees opt to take a few at-home mental health days or plan an elaborate vacation, pausing work for […]
Read MoreThe Importance of Allyship
Becoming a true ally is a journey that requires actions to stand up, show up, and speak up for others using one’s power and influence for good. In light of recent tragedies across the nation, it’s important that as a true ally and upstander, you consider the impact these tragedies have on your co-workers’ day-to-day […]
Read MoreHow to Grow and Advance AAPI Talent
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month. In recent years, organizations have increased their focus on recruiting diverse talent. Once that goal is achieved, how do you retain AAPI employees and how do you help them grow and advance inside the company? It starts by understanding the culture of those that you’ve […]
Read MoreHow to Foster Belonging in AAPI Employees
May is both Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage and Mental Health Awareness month. As this population grows, unfortunately, so does the number of hate crimes toward them. With societal pressures increasing, here are a few tips to increase a sense of belonging at work: How can organizations begin to support AAPI employees? It’s […]
Read MoreMentoring Programs Can Help Recruit and Retain Employees
The headlines around the Great Resignation have forced business leaders to shift their retention strategy. As employers look at cost-effective ways to engage and retain their teams and recruit new team members, mentoring programs are a proven solution. The benefits provide employees with a space for empathy, structured feedback from company leaders, and increase their […]
Read MoreThree Ways to Practice Well-Being and Mindfulness for DEIB Leaders
People who work in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) know the value of their mission. They also know that these positions can be stressful and often take a personal toll, as they consistently navigate culturally entrenched positions to make the world a better place for people who have been marginalized and underrepresented. In my […]
Read MoreRefresh and Rejuvenate Your DEIB Efforts in the New Year
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) work has introduced a new way of thinking to many organizations in the last few years. Committing to the concept has required a conscious decision to view seemingly ordinary issues and interactions through new and different lenses. The conversations and strategies are complex and can uncover unspoken barriers to […]
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Reviewing Your DEI Successes Now, Helps Plan for Next Year
While the calendar is telling us that summer is wrapping up, most organizations have reviewed mid-year goals and have started looking toward priorities for the new year. The year-end planning will help set the tone and budget for an organization to make realistic goals and take advantage of successes and lessons learned from the last […]
Read MoreThree Leading Practices of Award-Winning Workplaces for Families
Award-winning organizations often promote inclusive workplace cultures and work-life flexibility because they invest in their employees. They create the best environment for their employees to thrive by considering their caregiving and personal responsibilities, financial health, and wellbeing. Traditional benefit packages may not be flexible enough to compete and retain top talent. Adapting company policies to […]
Read MoreOvercoming Unconscious Biases Reduces Barriers to Belonging
Biases affect all people. We cannot ask people to meet one another’s unique needs unless we understand our unconscious biases. Assume you are a hiring manager. You pick up a resume and see someone named Alex Stewart. They have a bachelor’s degree in international affairs, have worked in their chosen field for 13 years, and have […]
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