Tag: inclusive workplaces

Active and Empathetic Listening: The Hidden Secret of Business Success 

By Shirley Knowles, Progress Jan 6, 2025 Learning & Development

Updated: Jan 6, 2025

Over the last few months, corporations have been rolling back the DEI initiatives implemented with much fanfare in 2020. This is unfortunate. What is needed is not a retreat, but its opposite: a deeper and more considered embrace of inclusive and diverse thinking. This is necessary not merely because inclusion and diversity are net positives […]

From Finance to DEIB: Layla Ramirez’s Path to Creating Equitable Workplaces

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Jul 22, 2024 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Aug 9, 2024

Layla Ramirez, the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) at Justworks, has built a career dedicated to fostering inclusive workplaces. Her journey from financial services to DEIB leadership highlights her commitment to creating equitable environments. Here we explore Ramirez’s background, career path, and impactful work at Justworks, providing valuable insights for DEI and […]