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Becoming an Ally for LGBTQ+ Individuals in the Workplace
During Pride Month, businesses often take the time to re-examine how they relate to their LGBTQ+ employees and clients, and the results can range from inclusive and helpful to performative. Or overlooked. You and your business have an opportunity to strive to make your relationships with LGBTQ+ clients and employees a comfortable and seamless part […]
Read MoreLooking Beyond Tokenism
Part 2: Looking Beyond Tokenism In part one, we talked about how sharing impactful, authentic, and inclusive storytelling about employees can foster inclusion and a sense of belonging. With the positive intent to highlight personal stories to celebrate employees, some firms in their enthusiasm may risk being accused of tokenism. What is tokenism? According to […]
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 MoreWomen’s History Month & International Women’s Day: Hear Them Roar!
There have been milestones and struggles throughout history that remind us that the fight for gender equality remains alive and well and must continue. For many, the 2020 passing of 87-year-old Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, was such an occurrence. Although we mourned as a nation, we also […]
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Successfully Navigating Change Management
Uncertainty is inevitable in our rapidly evolving world. Overhauls at the workplace are a prime example of change. Whether it be a new software system, workplace policies or adjusting to new leadership or responsibilities, having a thoughtful and strategic change-management approach can set your company and your employees up for success. Here are some effective […]
Read MoreThree Ideas to Foster Multigenerational Workplace Inclusion
Workplaces are diverse in more aspects than gender and race. In fact, a company could have baby boomers, Gen-Xers, millennials, and Gen-Z individuals all working in the same department. That means four, or even five, generations with very different cultural experiences and outlooks on life and work must all collaborate together to achieve their goals. […]
Read MoreFive Technology Areas to Enhance Human Resources Support
Given the higher turnover during the “Great Resignation” and the Supreme Court of the United States’ recent ruling eliminating affirmative action in higher education admissions, many organizations are also taking a fresh look at their internal policies and procedures and how they operate. It is a leading practice to re-evaluate periodically to assess if your […]
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