Tag: DEI

Realizing a More Diverse Workplace Through Investment in Black and Brown Girls

By Kelly Fair, Polished Pebbles Jul 26, 2023 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Jul 26, 2023

In recent years, we’ve seen many companies and corporations introduce initiatives designed to advance professional opportunities for historically excluded populations across the employment spectrum, including C-suite and senior leadership positions. There’s no denying that a more diverse workforce and an equitable work environment result in stronger outcomes and employee satisfaction. As the professional landscape continues […]

You Want to Get Employees Back to the Office? Improve the Office

By Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, Disaster Avoidance Experts Jul 25, 2023 Learning & Development

Updated: Jul 25, 2023

Employee reluctance to return to the office isn’t simply coming from a desire to avoid long commutes or do their laundry in the middle of the day. Apparently, the in-office experience is quite problematic, according to a recent survey conducted by Appspace of 800 employees and 100 IT managers from various U.S. organizations with over […]

How Companies Are Quietly Backsliding on Diversity and Gender Equity

By Natalie E. Norfus, The Norfus Firm, PLLC Jul 25, 2023 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Jul 25, 2023

There’s no question that we’re facing a time of skepticism about and hostility toward diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. As a DEI consultant based in Florida, I have a front-row seat.  On the other hand, my role affords me countless opportunities to connect with people who are passionate about this work. Every day, I […]

This DEI Leader Started Her Career in High School

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Jul 24, 2023 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Jul 24, 2023

It’s rare for today’s business professionals to spend their entire career with the same organization—something that was much more common decades ago. But Keyla Cabret-Lewis has worked with Aflac not only her entire professional career but also even as an intern during her high school years. Cabret-Lewis started her journey with Aflac as a junior […]

Pay It Forward: Turning Pay Equity into a Reality

By Dustin Stipanovich, isolved Jul 18, 2023 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jul 18, 2023

Think back to the beginning of the pandemic. Parents took on roles as teachers, caretakers, and much more in addition to their full-time jobs. Furthermore, countless articles suggest that women took on the bulk of those responsibilities, and, despite the additional duties in and out of the home, industry data still indicates that women earn […]

Are Your PTO Policies Inclusive?

By Rob Whalen, PTO Exchange Jul 17, 2023 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jul 18, 2023

One of the keys to developing an effective benefits package is recognizing that employees always have to be treated as unique individuals. This has become even more important in recent years as employees increasingly demand flexibility and companies prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Generic benefits often fail to meet the needs of diverse workforces, […]

4 Keys to Effective Equity-Informed Policies

By Kike Ojo-Thompson, KOJO Institute Jul 13, 2023 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Jul 13, 2023

A growing number of organizations have begun to view diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as an important investment in their long-term success. We have seen an unprecedented number of equity commitments from industry-leading organizations. From public statements to community initiatives, companies are pouring dollars and hours into DEI. These efforts are commendable, but they aren’t […]

Supreme Court Ruling Raises Questions About Workplace DEI Efforts

By Tammy Binford, Contributing Editor Jul 11, 2023 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Jul 11, 2023

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision against using race as a factor in college admissions doesn’t directly affect employers, but it’s sparking worries about a backlash aimed at efforts to increase diversity in the workplace. In a June 29 decision, the Court ruled 6-3 that admissions procedures at Harvard and the University of North Carolina violate […]

How Soft Skills Make Employees and Leaders More Open-Minded

By Nellie Wartoft, Tigerhall Jul 11, 2023 Learning & Development

Updated: Jul 11, 2023

The 2005 global merger between Chinese and U.S. tech giants Lenovo and IBM was no simple matter. The companies knew differences in Western and Eastern leadership styles posed an obstacle to unity. Rather than simply allowing the dominant company to set the tone, they embarked on a revolutionary process to take the best of the […]

Sage Advice to Help Women Grads Successfully Navigate the World of Work

By Deb Boelkes, Business World Rising Jun 27, 2023 Learning & Development

Updated: Jun 27, 2023

Each year when eager grads launch into the exciting unknowns of new careers, I inevitably receive requests for guidance on how young women can best overcome the myriad obstacles they’re likely to find in the workplace.  After years in Fortune 500 leadership and as the founder of a leadership development firm dedicated to women’s advancement […]